Families Exploring Culture

Connecting Food and Global Learning with Mireille Roc

Jade Jones Season 1 Episode 5

On this episode, we discuss with Mireille Roc of Global Kitchen Travels about how recipes can be used as a way to teach children about other cultures, while also teaching them a life skill and reinforce important studies like history, geography and math. There is nothing like sharing a plate of delicious food to break down bias and misconceptions about other cultures.

On this episode we cover: 

  • using recipes as a vehicle for learning about other countries
  • How to learn how to easily cook from different cuisines?
  • What are some fun projects to help inspire cultural learning in kids?


Chef Mireille is a NYC based classically trained chef who has more than 10 years experience working in a variety of culinary roles including everything from a Catering Chef to a Nursery School Chef. For the past several years, she has worked as a Chef Instructor, teaching children cross cultural recipes and nutrition in an after school culinary program.

She is also the food writer and photographer at Global Kitchen Travels, a food and travel blog presenting traditional recipes from around the world. You can find her LIVE 3 times a week on Instagram @chefmireille on Tuesdays, Thursday and Sundays at 5pm EST with recipes and culinary tips with global inspiration or watch the replays on IGTV.

If you need some guidance to help you start teaching your kids about other countries and cultures with recipes, check here for some quick tips and links to kid friendly recipes 

Youtube video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HXXJg4vDF8&list=PLLgqOez346ZNjuArRDFymnJTw3Nl58eHi

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