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Week 04 · Allergy Aware

Family Cook Day

Family Cook Day: Bean and Veggie Dip
// Read the label, ask before you share
⏱ about 15 min

Family Cook Day: Bean and Veggie Dip

The crew sets four plates on the picnic table. Ferris brings a bowl and a fork.

"Today we make dip to share," he says. "What do you notice we should do first?"

Lucy raises a leg. "Ask about allergies and read the cracker box!"

Riley smiles. "Here is a hint," he says. "Lots of colors make a happy plate."

  1. A food allergy is when the body reacts to something in a food.
  2. US law names nine major food allergens.
  3. Labels name them in the ingredients list or a Contains line.
  4. Ask before you share. If you are not sure, do not share.
  5. A number line from 0 to 1 can show fourths.
Allergy label words
Read the cracker label for the nine words, like wheat, milk, soy and sesame.
Recipe: Bean and Veggie Dip
Makes: 4 snack plates.
Ingredients:
1 can of white beans
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 pinch of salt
2 carrots and 1 cucumber
Crackers
Allergy swap: Wheat allergy? Use gluten-free crackers, or dip only the veggie sticks.
  1. You: Wash your hands with all five steps.
  2. You: Rinse the carrots and cucumber under running water.
  3. Grown-up: Open the can. Drain and rinse the beans.
  4. Grown-up: Cut the carrots and cucumber into sticks with a knife.
  5. You: Put the beans in a bowl. Mash them with a fork.
  6. You: Measure 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir them in.
  7. You: Add the salt and stir again.
  8. You: Share dip, veggie sticks and crackers onto 4 plates.
  9. Everyone: Taste your dip!
  10. You: Wash the bowl and wipe the counter.
For a grown-up
A grown-up handles the can opener and does all the cutting.
Read the cracker label with your child. Check for your family's allergens.
Put leftover dip in the fridge within 2 hours.

Eat lots of different, colorful vegetables and fruits. How many colors are on your plate?

◇ KIND HOST
One person is the host. The others are guests.
The host asks each guest: "Do you have a food allergy?"
Guests answer, then the host serves a plate.
Switch hosts so everyone gets a turn to ask.
COOK DAY CHECK
  • Read the question.
  • Tap your answer.
Who cuts the veggie sticks?
What do you ask before you serve a friend?
4 plates each get 2 crackers. How many crackers?
Name a color on your snack plate. Type one word.
WHY THIS EXERCISEMany colors of vegetables make a cheerful snack.
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