Culinary Arts: Pasta Making

Savour the Memories: The Connection of Sensory Experience and Context

When it comes to food, we often associate it with not just the taste and smell, but also the memories that come with it - the people, the place, and the context. Research has revealed that children have a better palate compared to adults, which deteriorates over time. This highlights the importance of creating positive food experiences for kids that evoke emotions, like musical notes that blend highs and lows in their mouth and create a lasting impact on their minds.

Today, the children got to experience the joy of making pasta. This activity provided a multi-faceted learning experience - from a practical standpoint, they developed new skills in mixing, folding, and pinching. Socioculturally, the act of making pasta together fostered socio-emotional development, as they worked together and co-created new knowledge. And most importantly, they created a memory that will stay with them forever.

In conclusion, food and its experiences play a significant role in a child's development and should be cherished as an opportunity to create lasting memories, and bring together a child's sensory and emotional experiences."