The Olympics are here and my family and I are so excited
about it. I find it so amazing how Countries at war with each other can still
come together in peace and complete athletically against each other. In honor
of the Olympics I thought it would be a fun time to learn and teach about the
other Countries and cultures to my children. During the next few weeks of the
Olympics I will be making tradition meals from various Countries . I plan to
post pictures and recipes during this fun time.
Day 1- We kicked off with a traditional meal from the USA!!!
The greatest Country in my opinion. What is more American than Hamburgers and French
fries???!!! I have had a bad cold and did not feel up to cooking. I was seriously
thinking about giving my kids a "true" American meal from McDonalds.
My kids are so deprived, they all had their first Happy Meal this year while
road tripping to AZ for my Great Grandmas 90th Birthday party. Back to the
point..... I decided to make the burgers and just buy frozen fries since I was
not feeling well. During dinner I taught
the kids these fun little facts:
Capital:
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Washington, D.C.
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Independence
Day:
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July 4, 1776
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Motto:
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In God We
Trust
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National
Bird:
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Bald Eagle
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National
Flower:
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Rose
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National
Anthem:
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Area
(50 states and District of Columbia only):
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9,631,418 sq
km
*Note: Area of China: 9,596,960 sq km Area of HK: 1,092 sq km |
Comparative
Size:
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About
one-half the size of Russia; about three-tenths the size of Africa; about
one-half the size of South America (or slightly larger than Brazil); slightly
larger than China; about two and one-half times the size of Western Europe.
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Largest
State:
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Alaska
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Smallest
State:
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Rhode Island
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I also told them how very blessed we are to live in the
Country and told how in some countries kids can't go to school or even eat every
day, or decided what church they want to go to.
After dinner our little "Teo" held the flag as we
said The Pledge Of Allegiance. Hearing
my kids say the Pledge brought tears to my eyes. Especially hearing my 2 year old twin boys say
it. I was amazed they knew parts of it. It must have been listening when I taught "Sweet girl" and a few other kids pre-school in our
home. It reminded me that kids listen
and watch us more than we think.
Black Angus beef Burgers
Ingredients :
2 pounds Ground Angus beef
3 Grilled poblano peppers; seeded, and sliced into thirds
6 slices Yellow cheddar cheese
6 hamburger buns
Baby red-oak lettuce
Pickled red onions
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 Grilled poblano peppers; seeded, and sliced into thirds
6 slices Yellow cheddar cheese
6 hamburger buns
Baby red-oak lettuce
Pickled red onions
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare a wood or charcoal
fire and let it burn down to embers.
In a large mixing bowl season Angus beef with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. When ready to use, form into 1-inch thick disks. Grill for five minutes on each side for medium-rare. During the last five minutes top with cheddar cheese.
When finished grilling, on one half of the roll place the burger and top with baby red-oak lettuce, poblano peppers, vinaigrette and pickled red onions. Serve immediately.
In a large mixing bowl season Angus beef with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use. When ready to use, form into 1-inch thick disks. Grill for five minutes on each side for medium-rare. During the last five minutes top with cheddar cheese.
When finished grilling, on one half of the roll place the burger and top with baby red-oak lettuce, poblano peppers, vinaigrette and pickled red onions. Serve immediately.
GO USA!!!!
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