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Meal Time & Language Time: Using Food Themes to Teach Spanish Naturally
Picture this: It’s dinnertime. Your kids are buzzing around the kitchen, asking what’s for dinner, sneaking tastes, and begging to stir the sauce. Now imagine that same scene… but in Spanish. “¿Qué es eso?” one asks, pointing at the tomatoes. “¡Tomates!” you reply, grinning. Suddenly, your kitchen becomes a Spanish classroom — without anyone even realizing they’re learning. That’s the beauty of teaching Spanish through food. It’s fun, natural, and fits right into your everyday life. No flashcards, no battles, no “sit down and study” meltdowns. Just real words in real life. Here’s how to get started: 1. Name What You See (and Eat!) Start with simple food words: pan (bread),…
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5 Reasons Families Should Make More Effort to Eat Together (and a Recipe To get it Started)
5 Reasons Families Should Make More Effort to Eat Together (and a Recipe To get it Started) Chef Big Shake sheds light on the importance of families eating together and tips for saving money on groceries FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The image of the family meal, where everyone is gathered around the table eating and chatting, is one that we as a society love. Yet the reality is that it’s not something that most families are engaging in anymore. The American College of Pediatrics reports that family mealtimes spent together declined 30% in the last three decades, and one-third of families with 11-18-year-olds only eat one or two meals a week together.…





