Kitchen Explorers!

Fruits are foods that contain the seed for the plant. All fruits that we think of as being fruits, are indeed fruits. However, so are tomatoes, peppers, squash, corn, peas, and others. With a parent’s help, research why we call these plants vegetables instead of fruits.
On page 28 there is a recipe for pizza using naan as a crust. Pretend you cannot find naan at the grocery. What are some things you could use instead? With an adult or other friend see how many you can name! Make one of them!
Have an adult help you. Research why the addition of salt makes some foods taste sweeter.
Invent a recipe for a smoothie. Make sure you keep track of everything you put into it. Write down what you liked about it, and what you didn’t. Share your smoothie with a friend!

Discovery Questions