International Cooking

Posted on April 1, 2012 by bbaum

7 and 8th grades just completed their International Food Project. We were sampling mousse from Paris, Sushi and a fantastic cake from
England. Recipe for cake soon. to be posted.

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Food Science

Posted on January 17, 2012 by bbaum

Students in 6, 7, and 8 were learning about food science. We used the i-pads to research simple projects that we could do in class. Some examples were making electricity out of a potato and creating static electricity. The 3 important words for the students are Hypothesis, Procedure and Conclusion. I am hoping to host a middle school food science fair next year with judges and presentations  by the students.

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Results of Fall Stock market Game

Posted on January 17, 2012 by bbaum

The 7th grade team won third place in the state. Kudos to Sam, Nick,A lex and Vincent!!!!! A big improvement from last year. We will begin play in February with new teams. Any parent with an interest in investing, feel free to contact me and speak to the students.

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Pumpkin Muffins

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bbaum

Topping- THIS RECIPE MAKES 12 MUFFINS

3 TBSP. firmly packed brown sugar

2 TBSP. all purpose flour

1/4 tsp. nutmeg and cinnamon

1 TBSP. butter    1/4 c. walnuts optional

MUFFINS

1 1/2CUP FLOUR

1 TSP. BAKING SODA

1/2 TSP. BAKING POWDER

1/2TSP. SALT

1/2 EACH GROUND CINNAMON, CLOVES AND NUTMEG

1 CUP CANNED PUMPKIN PUREE

1 CUP SUGAR

1/2 C. CANOLA OIL

2 LARGE EGGS, LIGHTLY BEATEN

1/2 TSP. VANILLA EXTRACT

PREHEAT OVEN 350 DEGREES

FIRST MAKE THE TOPPING AND SET ASIDE.

MIX THE DRY INGREDIENTS. IN SEPARATE BOWL, MIX WET INGREDIENTS. MIX THE 2 TOGETHER UNTIL JUST BLENDED.

POUR THE BATTER EVENLY IN 12 MUFFIN CUPS. BE SURE TO GREASE CUPS OR USE PAPER LINERS. BAKE UNTIL TOOTHPICK COMES OUT CLEAN ABOUT 20 MINUTES. TAKE OUT,PUT ON RACK AND LET COOL COMPLETELY. ENJOY

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APPLE CRISP

Posted on September 28, 2011 by bbaum

Apple Crisp

Ingredients
3 medium tart cooking apples, peeled and cored
2 tablespoons of water
3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 tablespoons of butter, softened
¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Use a butter knife to slice the apple slices into thinner pieces. Place in an 8×8 glass pan and sprinkle water over apples.
3. Mix flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon with a fork until crumbly; sprinkle over apples.
4. Bake uncovered until the topping is light golden brown and apples are tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

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8th grade

Posted on September 12, 2011 by bbaum

The 8th grade classes are studying;

  • Money management- They will be doing budgets in class and at home
  • Paychecks and credit cards
  • project on international cooking-class presentation
  • culinary
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7th grade

Posted on September 12, 2011 by bbaum

The 7th grade lessons :

  • culinary
  • sewing pillowcases for charity-community service
  • entrepreneurship
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6th grade Family and Consumer Science

Posted on March 16, 2011 by bbaum

Recipe for Power Pancakes

1 envelope instant oatmeal

whole wheat flour

1 Tbsp. oat bran

2 tsp. baking powder

2 Tbsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup low fat or skim milk

2 Tbsp. canola oil

1 large egg or 2 egg whites

1/2 cup blueberries( fresh or frozen)

1. Put the instant oatmeal into a 1 cup measuring cup.Add enough whole wheat flour to make 1 cup/ Pour the mixture in to a medium bowl.

2. Preheat an electric griddle to 400 degrees.

3.Measure the other dry ingredients and add them to the flour mixture. Stir to blend these ingredients.

4. Measure the liquid ingredients in a 2 cup liquid measuring cup. Stir with a fork to blend in the egg.

5. Pour the liquid ingredients and the blueberries into the dry ingredients in the medium bowl. Stir only until just blended.

6. Lightly grease the griddle with butter or margarine. Pour the batter onto the griddle using a 1/4 cup measure to dip the batter onto the griddle.

7. Cook until the surface is bubbled and the edges have begun to dry. Use a pancake turner to turn and brow the other side.

ENJOY!!!!!

 

 

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STOCK MARKET GAME BEGINS IN OCTOBER

Posted on March 15, 2011 by bbaum

HELLO PARENTS                                   September 12, 2011

MY CLASSES FROM 5-8TH WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THE STOCK MARKET GAME THIS YEAR, 2011-2012. WE WILL BE GOING OVER THE INFORMATION IN CLASS AND THE STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE WEBSITE TO FIND THEIR TEAMS AND PLAY FROM HOME , IF THEY CHOOSE. THIS IS AN INTRO LEVEL AND HOPEFULLY THEY WILL GAIN SOME KNOWLEDGE AND HAVE FUN DOING IT.

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