Bringing World-Wide Dishes at Hillcrest Middle School
We partnered with Hillcrest Middle School in Oakland this spring to offer a global culinary expedition enrichment through Digital Dreamers STEAM Academy. Our program brought attention to the practical work behind preparing food and the choices that contribute to a finished dish.
Knowing what comes first
Reading instructions, organizing ingredients, and measuring quantities all help preparation run smoothly. We connected these tasks with thinking through the order of work: what needs to be ready, which steps depend on others, and how to keep materials organized.
Bringing flavor and care together
Our approach also made room to explore how ingredients complement one another and how preparation affects texture and flavor. Alongside those questions, we emphasized sharing responsibilities and caring for the workspace. Culinary offered a useful setting for connecting everyday skills with something students could help prepare and enjoy.