Hispanic Heritage Month

​Today we will talk about this very special month of the year and all of the wonderful foods that go along with it!

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​Can anyone guess what month this is?

• MyPlate (Mi Plato) from around the world!

• ​Important foods from Hispanic countries

• ​Awesome plates from Hispanic countries

• ​Fun Facts about Hispanic Heritage Month

• ​Games along the way (answer questions for the chance to win some fun stuff)

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​Does anyone remember what

MyPlate looks like?

​Rice

​Corn

​Quinoa

​Wheat

​Plantains

​Mango

​Guava

​Passionfruit

Cactus

​Chili peppers

​Sweet potatoes

​Squash

Chicken

​Beans

​Fish

• ​National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and ends on October 15.

• ​This month celebrates the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries: – Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, and El Salvador.

• ​There are approximately 53 million individuals of Hispanic ancestry in the United States today.​

• ​Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States.

• HUGE TAKEAWAY....​

Raise your hands​

​Who's ready for a snack?

Ingredients

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• ​Corn

• ​Mayonnaise

• ​Lime Juice

• ​Queso Fresco

• ​Chili Powder

​Directions

​1. Put corn, mayo, and lime juice in a cup.

​2. Sprinkle queso fresco on top.

​3. Add chili powder.

​4. Mix it up!

​5. Eat and enjoy!

​What does it look like?

​What does it smell like?

​What does it taste like?

​Fun Fact: The word "Elote" evolves from the Nahuatl word elotitutl, which translates to tender cob.

​Any Questions?