ACTIVITY MATERIALS

• Paper
• Phone, Ipad or Laptop
• Pencil

Make a list of all the important food memories you can think of. It could be something you ate once, or something that your family makes every week.

ACTIVITY STEPS

1st

Friday Kabsa Lunch with the Family

Every Friday after Jumu’ah prayer, we all gather for a big plate of chicken kabsa. Everyone eats from the same tray, sitting on the floor. It’s loud, full of laughter, and feels like home.

Breaking Fast with Dates and Laban in Ramadan

That first sip of laban and bite of a soft date after a long day of fasting during Ramadan — nothing compares. The adhan for Maghrib always felt like a small celebration.

Grandmother’s Jareesh

My grandmother made the best jareesh, topped with fried onions and warm spices. She’d only make it on special occasions, and the smell filled the entire house.

Eid Morning Breakfast

Freshly brewed gahwa (Arabic coffee) and mamoul cookies right after the Eid prayer. The scent of cardamom, dates, and excitement in the air — pure joy.

Mlokhia from a Friend’s House

I had mlokhia at my Egyptian friend’s house once — it was slimy but delicious. I still remember the laughter at the table and how welcoming their family was.

15 min

Select one and research about it! On a piece of paper, or on a word document answer the following:

• What is the origin of this dish, and what is its cultural or regional significance?
• What are the main ingredients, and how are they prepared or combined in the dish?
• What is the cooking process like, and how does the dish change during preparation?
• What does the finished dish look like, and what are its key visual characteristics (colors, textures, shapes)?
• What does the dish symbolize or represent in its culture, and how is it typically served or eaten?

2nd

45 min

Select one and reflect/develop a clear concept.

Ask yourself:

• What makes this food memory special?
• What emotion or atmosphere do I want to show? (comfort, joy, warmth, nostalgia, celebration...)
• What is the shape/textures/colors of all ingredients.
• Should the food be shown as it's being prepared, served, or simply sitting beautifully?

3rd

15 min

Create a mood board to visualize your idea.

If you have a laptop you can use Canva, if not create a collage on your photo app with your saved images.

4th

30 min

30 min

Create a rough sketch showing steps on how your dish is prepared!

5th

30 min

Create a presentation with all your work from today.

Slide 1: Written food memory

Slide 2: Research on your selected dish

Slide 3: Mood board

Slide 4: Sketches of your dish

If you have a laptop you can use Canva, if not take a picture of all your work and upload them on the platform

6th