Do you know what country holds a Guinness World Record for “Most Diverse Food?” Peru does! Seventh graders are currently traveling throughout Peru and acquainting themselves with a few of the almost 500 dishes that Peru boasts. To help them on their way, we have sampled chicha morada, a drink containing purple corn that dates back to the time of the Incas. We had mixed reviews on this distinct flavor; some students asked for more and some didn’t finish their first sample. To help students begin to master a variety of food vocabulary, we resorted to the classic game “Going on a Picnic.” This tactic not only incited their competitive spirit, but also allowed them to practice their vocabulary and test their memories. Select students were excited to bring some chicha morada along on the picnic! Others were not…