Yay, India!
India is a country in Asia that is very densely populated and is known for having a very spicy national menu. Instead of making burn-your-mouth veggies or hot curry, I decided on a sweeter option that is a common drink here in the U.S., Chai Tea. It is a sweet tea drink that can be drank hot or cold. Traditionally, tea is not just a beverage to Indians but is is a herbal medicine. Chai tea has been a part of Indian history for a long time in this way, and continued even when the British monopolized the tea industry. The combination of milk, spices, and sugar creates a taste that has spread around the world for everyone to enjoy.
As for the fundraiser that I'm planning, there is good news. For Mother's Day my family got new dishes and we are planning to get new silverware. We also might get new dining room chairs. This way I will be able to cook meals and make sure they are presented in a way that best represents their flavor. I can't wait to do this during the summer so that I can start fundraising.
This coming week is my last week of making food, and the country is USA, so I may ask Jackson to collaborate with me on my final dish. His 20 time project is similar to mine, but instead of making foods from different countries he's been making foods from different food groups of the U.S. such as soul food. Jackson was having trouble with his first topic, but was then so inspired by my project that he chose to do something like is. I'm so proud of his work and for him to try something that is outside of his comfort zone.
Thanks everyone for your support, and please continue to give awesome ideas for my TEDTalk.
Happy Mother's Day,
Ruth