Two weeks ago we had language weekend where the Spanish and French class were able to try foods of these cultures. I was able to cook some Spanish dishes using my mother's recipes, with the help of some of the other girls, and serve them to the CSG community. I was filled with excitement knowing that I was going to be able to share some of my family traditions with the girls!
It took me a whole week to plan for these two meals and finally on Friday I was ready to chop, fry and cook vegetables. As I cooked, the kitchen was filled with different smells that traveled throughout the whole house. The cooking crew and I were working away combining, blending and mixing vegetables. There were two people chopping, one putting everything in pots, and I was stirring and frying. We cooked fried plantains, rice, posole, and beans. For dessert, there was ambrosia and machetiadas. I was so glad to share a bit of my cultural food with the rest of the girls, and everyone devoured it.
On Saturday we went to Museum LA and I was able to expand my knowledge on French immigration. I learned that they worked very hard in shoe factories and textile mills in order to put food on the table. All of the people that worked in these kinds of factories were putting their lives at risks because it was easy to get injured or die in the mills. I was able to see the huge machines the workers used; they were at least 6 feet high and 15 feet wide! Going through this museum was mind blowing and it was an unforgettable experience. The whole weekend was about learning from different cultures and adding more to what I had already known and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
~Doris
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