Chef Dan prepared wonderful vegan nori rolls as we snacked on raw veggies, explored the textures and smell of the nori sheets and miso paste, and learned about the origins of sushi, nori, miso and tamari. The children were engaged and very interested in the process of rolling the sushi. When it was time to sample the rolls, almost everyone dug right in. Allie J. explained that she doesn't like vegetables, but she likes cooking.
As it turns out, sushi isn't easy for everyone to pronounce. The children asked for more:
- zoo-shi
- you-see
- juicy
- shoe-zee
Everyone had a great time eating healthy, fun food, and we were reminded that the children really love culinary projects. We look forward to seeing Chef Dan again!
Smelling Dill
Tasting and Exploring Sesame Seeds
MmmmmMmmmm Sushi!
Even the teachers got a shot at making a Nori Roll!
Here's a clip of Dan working his yummy magic.
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Mia just saw the photos and got all happy...'that's DAN...he's our chef'
She talked about making 'shushi' with Dan the beautiful cooker all the way home.
Yes, have Chef Dan (Krista's sweetheart....love that!) more often!
I think Alaira has a slight crush on Chef Dan, this would make sense since she LOVES to eat:-), she told her daddy she wanted him to get earring like Chef Dan:-)
Natalie loves sushi and told me about a "big boy" making it for HER. Yum! Bring Dan back any time!
Well. Chef Dan should just try making Chicken Nugget Sushi. Or maybe Halloween Candy Sushi. Or maybe even Goldfish Cracker Sushi. 'Cuz then Allie would've been all over it. Let me know what he thinks about these suggestions, Krista. Ha!
And I third the request to have Chef Dan back again. I think that is SOOOO cool that my kid went to school today to make sushi. So cool. I mean, usually bread-making is as good as it gets in a preschool program, ya know?!!
Krista!! Thank you so much for inviting your personal chef to TL! What a great idea. He looks so sweet with all those little peanuts. Andrea, I love the photos! AND, I love that the teachers are IN the photos. McKenna LOVES seeing you all on the blog! She said, "Oh mommy, we make zushi. Ms. Kellyanne like it in her mouth."
What a wonderful experience for the kids. Mia couldn't stop talking about shu-zee -- she also told me about those little seeds, and of course, doing yoga in the grass without shoes on.
:)
thank you!!!!
What a fun time it looks like everyone is having. Gwen would be all over that. Mr. Dan definitely needs to come back!
And yeah, it is just about the coolest thing ever that the kids get to make sushi at school.
Ditto all these comments. Jalie loved "Mr. Dill" who made "su-shlee." It was like a rock star visited school. Hooray for food experimentation and veggies at school!
What fun! Could Mr. Dan please come on a Friday, so Atticus could enjoy this culinary experience?
thanks for the feedback everyone! dan had such a great time, and he'll definitely be back. he's talking about making a vegan raw apple pie next time! i shared all of your comments with him and he actually blushed ;)...he's a beautiful cooker, alright!
xo,
k
Sooo sad Ava was out that day! I know he will be back, though. I've so been looking forward to Chef Dan's arrival. I know the children will learn so much from him! Love the pics and comments.:-)
cant believe we missed this too - how cool!
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