On Friday we got to bake focaccia bread with Chef Cavolo, who is the father of one of our students and a professional chef. We got to mix in ingredients, knead and shape the dough, and put fresh toppings on our focaccia bread. Along the way we discussed different techniques chefs and bakers use, and we learned the purpose of specific ingredients. For instance, we learned that yeast “bugs” eat sugar and then make gas. The gas forms air pockets and causes bread to rise. We used flour to make dough less sticky and the right consistency. We also got to taste fresh ingredients that some of us had never tasted before, such as fresh mozzarella cheese and basil. Of course we also loved tasting our finished focaccia bread. Yummy! Thank you so much for coming in to bake with us, Chef Cavolo!
View more photos from our baking experience in our Jan 19-22 Photo Gallery
Today’s Blog Message
Dear Families,
Today we played a word game. It was the 86th day of school. We read a book about the 100th day of school and we are all thinking about what we will bring on our 100th day. Joaquin built a thinking place to plan what he will bring. Leo is planning on bringing his Bakugans. In atelier some of us went to the Creation Station, while our other friends played in Creative Play.
Love,
Leo and Ewan
Today we welcomed a new student into our classroom community! We are so glad that Monique returned to the ELC. Today Jack read us a special story from his home.
Comments
Eileen Strangfeld | Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 04:52 PM
Lola and Friends,
I saw that you made focaccia bread today. Focaccia bread makes the best pizza and I’m so glad you got to enjoy some fresh and new ingredients on your bread. I do a lot of cooking at the inn and I know how much fun it is to create something all your very own. I look forward to having you share everything you’ve learned. I’d also like some pizza.
Hugs,
Mamma
Ms. Aja | Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Dear Mamma,
Thank you so much for the message. We love getting messages. Our “pizza bread” was so delicious. What kind of cooking do you do? We cook a lot too. Especially bread.
Love,
The Whales
Eileen Strangfeld | Sunday, February 07, 2010 at 03:01 PM
Lola and Friends,
Most of the time I cook breakfast at the inn. We have wonderful things like Lemon French Toast, Baked Ham and Eggs Gratin and Peach Parfaits. Our guests say it is the best breakfast they have ever had. It makes me happy when people say they like my cooking.
Hugs,
Mamma