Festive Flavour Fiesta! 

Activity

Roll up your sleeves, don your apron, and let the kitchen become your playground for holiday magic. Cooking isn't just about ingredients; it's about creating an experience that lingers in the hearts and minds of those you share it with.

Get ready to unwrap the magic and savor the joyous journey of cooking for a celebration that will be remembered for years to come!

You can choose the holiday or celebration to celebrate, just be sure cook up a storm! 

Here are some examples:

  • Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
  • Chinese New Year
  • Diwali
  • Japan - New Year (Oshogatsu)
  • Brazil - Feijoada (Carnival)
  • France - Bastille Day
  • Greece - Easter
  • Sweden - Midsummer
  • Eid al-Fitr
  • South Africa - Heritage Day (Braai Day)
  • Hanukkah

 

Adaptations for Abilities

Easier 

  • Longevity Noodles for Chinese New Year
  • Smorgastarta for Midsummer
  • Latkes for Hanukkah
  • Sugar Skull Biscuits for Day of the Dead
  • Hamantaschen for Purim

Harder

  • Tamales for Day of the Dead
  • Samosas for Diwali
  • Black bean stew with pork for Feijoada
  • Ratatouille for Bastille Day

Badge Links

  • Squirrels All Around Us Challenge Award
  • Squirrels Super Chef Activity Badge
  • Squirrels Let’s Celebrate Activity Badge
     
  • Beavers - Cook Activity Badge
  • Beavers - International Activity Badge
     
  • Cubs - Chef Activity Badge
  • Cubs - International Activity Badge
     
  • Scouts - International Activity Badge
  • Scouts Skills Challenge Award
     

  • Explorers Chef Activity Badge

  • Explorers Platinum ICV List - Organise a series of two evening programmes for your Unit or another section on an international theme agreed with your mentor.
  • Explorers Diamond ICV List - Organise a series of four evening programmes for your Unit or another section on an international theme agreed with your mentor.
     
  • Young Leaders Mission 4

Resources 

A quick internet search will find you lots of recipes of varying difficulties for any of the above dishes.

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