Some students say they study a foreign language just so they can participate in the international luncheon. In order to participate, students must be currently enrolled in French, Spanish or Latin. Dishes usually pertain to the language and country they are studying. However, some students who have been influenced by friends or relatives from other countries choose to share a recipe to reflect that culture. The kids will have food they've never had before.
Students gain culinary skills as well shopping experience as they search for unusual ingredients.
They learn to follow recipes and make dishes appealing to the eye as well as the palate. There were puddings, pastries, pies and cookies. The biggest problem seemed to be choosing which items to taste. Zion Godfrey, a sophomore Latin student, took pride in his tabouli. Martha Woodrum, a senior and third-year French student who made Tarte aux Pommes, was participating for the third year.