To celebrate the learning we’re doing in 7th Grade Humanities around Latin America, with a focus on Cuba and Chile, our learners researched, curated, and then cooked a muy delicioso lunch inspired by the flavors of these countries.

While Buena Vista Social Club music played in the kitchen, seventh graders stuffed and crimped picadillo empanadas, diced and chopped veggies for a Cuban lentil soup, whipped up a fresh salsa, sliced tomatoes and onions for a light salad, and rolled and cut pumpkin dough for our Chilean sopapillas. Those were dusted with orange zest and powdered sugar, and then drizzled with honey. Sopapillas were a must-have, as they are featured in the book we are studying, I Lived on Butterfly Hill. White rice and black beans were also served alongside our empanadas.

It was a great morning spent connecting curriculum, culture, and cuisine — and the school community loved getting a taste of these beautiful countries!