Food, Fun, 4-H Around the World 2021
Welcome to Food, Fun, 4-H Around the World!
Suitcases and passports are not required - but an enthusiasm to explore new foods and cultures will enhance your adventure as we explore Food, Fun, 4-H (FF4H) Around the World!
With FF4H Around the World, you can download materials for our culinary tour of four countries. Each country will include downloads for 1) an educational packet with an introduction to the theme, educational information, nutrition facts, conversation starter topics, and ideas for a family physical activity, 2) a recipe packet with a shopping list, recipes for one complete meal, and 3) a link to a playlist of video tutorials.
Italy
From authentic old-world classics to recipes inspired by Italian-American cooking,
Italian dishes are dinnertime favorites in many American homes. Italian cuisine is
more than just pasta. It can include pizza, chicken dishes, vegetables, soups, desserts,
and more. This cuisine dates back as far as the 4th century BC. Italian recipes can
be complex with creamy saucy and lots of ingredients or simple dishes with fresh meats
and vegetables. Suitcases and passports are not required - but an enthusiasm to explore
new foods and cultures will enhance your adventure as we explore Food, Fun, 4-H (FF4H)
Around the World!
For this meal, you'll learn how to make Classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce, Cannoli Cream
Dip, Italian Garden Salad, the "Best Ever" Garlic Bread, and Panna Cotta.
- Download the Italy educational packet
- Download the Italy recipe packet
- Follow along with this Italy video playlist
Germany
German food is rich, hearty, diverse, and often reminds us of American food. American
and German dishes both center around meat and potatoes, but the focus on sweet and
sour flavors is strictly German. When Americans think of German food, they tend to
think of sausages, potatoes, and sauerkraut. However, German food is very versatile
and differs from region to region. Germany’s cuisine has been shaped not only by the
country’s agricultural traditions but also by the many immigrants who have made Germany
their home over the centuries.
For this meal, you'll learn how to make Schnitzel with Jägersauce, German cucumber
salad, Oktoberfest pretzel muffins, and apple strudel.
- Download the Germany educational packet
- Download the Germany recipe packet
- Follow along with the Germany video playlist
Greece
Greek cuisine is known for its strong flavors, but it’s also known for being one of the healthiest diets in the world. This is due to the consumption of fruit and vegetables, mixed with an adequate amount of protein from meat and nuts. Greece is a nation of small farmers who produce cheeses, oils, fruits, nuts, grains, legumes, and vegetables. These are the foods that form the base of the traditional Greek diet.
You'll learn how to make chicken gyros, zucchini salad, easy hummus, and baklava.
- Download the Greece educational packet
- Download the Greece recipe packet
- Follow along with the Greece video playlist
Japan
Japanese food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Traditional Japanese cooking emphasizes variety and balance. This is achieved using five colors, five cooking techniques, and five flavors. The traditional cuisine of Japan is based on rice. Side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Like many other island nations, seafood is a common protein used in Japanese cuisine.
This month, you'll learn how to make chicken teriyaki, goma-ae green beans, fried rice, and chocolate gateau.