January. Kale
Wonder together
- I wonder how a kale leaf feels before and after it is roasted.
- I wonder which is louder to crunch, a raw leaf or a kale chip.
Your child chooses
Your child picks the leaves for the pan, curly or flat.
Cook it
February. Leeks and potatoes
Wonder together
- I wonder why leeks hide dirt between their layers.
- I wonder what a potato looks like on the inside before we cook it.
Your child chooses
Your child chooses smooth soup or chunky soup.
Cook it
March. Broccoli
Wonder together
- I wonder what the tiny green buds on broccoli would turn into.
- I wonder if the stem tastes like the top.
Your child chooses
Your child chooses which pieces go in the pot, stems, florets or both.
Cook it
April. Radishes
Wonder together
- I wonder why radishes taste spicy.
- I wonder what happens to a radish's color in a jar of brine.
Your child chooses
Your child chooses thin slices or thick slices for the toast.
Cook it
May. Peas and fava beans
Wonder together
- I wonder how many peas are hiding in this pod.
- I wonder why a fava bean has two coats.
Your child chooses
Your child picks which pods to open first.
Cook it
June. Strawberries
Wonder together
- I wonder how many seeds are on one strawberry.
- I wonder if a small strawberry is sweeter than a big one.
Your child chooses
Your child chooses whole berries, halves or mashed.
Cook it
July. Corn
Wonder together
- I wonder why corn has silk.
- I wonder how many rows of kernels are on this ear.
Your child chooses
Your child chooses butter, a squeeze of lime or plain.
Cook it
August. Tomatoes
Wonder together
- I wonder why some tomatoes are yellow and some are red.
- I wonder what tomato leaves smell like.
Your child chooses
Your child picks which tomatoes go in the salsa.
Cook it
September. Zucchini
Wonder together
- I wonder where the zucchini goes when we bake it into bread.
- I wonder how big a zucchini can grow.
Your child chooses
Your child chooses muffins or a loaf.
Cook it
October. Apples
Wonder together
- I wonder if every apple has the same number of seeds.
- I wonder why apples turn brown after we cut them.
Your child chooses
Your child picks the apples, all one kind or a mix.
Cook it
November. Winter squash
Wonder together
- I wonder how many seeds are inside one squash.
- I wonder why the seeds are slippery.
Your child chooses
Your child chooses the seasoning for the seeds, salt or cinnamon.
Cook it
December. Bok choy
Wonder together
- I wonder why bok choy has white stems and green leaves.
- I wonder which part is crunchier.
Your child chooses
Your child chooses a squeeze of lemon or none.
Cook it