Dinner Menu
Olivia, Morgan, Erin, Ryan
Appetizer
Food: Nigirizushi (Sushi)
Description: Hand-formed clump of sushi rice wrapped in toasted seaweed with sliced fish on top.
Culture: Japanese
Character: Naoki Higashida
Reason: Naoki is a young Japanese boy who has autism. He explains that often times it is difficult for him to try and enjoy new foods, so for the sake of consistency, he often eats familiar meals. Sushi is one of the most popular foods in Japan, and would likely be a favorite of this character.Entree
Food: Salmon
Description: Fish primarily found on the coasts and is prepared by grilling with spices.
Culture: Seafood is very prevalent on the coasts and my character grew up in Washington D.C.
Reason: William Moyers grew up in Washington D.C. while his father worked with President Lyndon Johnson. The foods that they ate were higher end food and a lot of the dinners made were seafood.Salad
Food: Cobb Salad
Description: Salad made with bacon, avocado, cheese, tomato,eggs and a vinaigrette.
Culture: in California avocados and tomatoes are grown here. People in California like watch what they eat and be healthy
Reason: Jaycee Duggard grew up in California and was held hostage in California. I picked a healthy food because when she was with her kidnapper he only fed her fast food. She said in the book that she really missed healthy homemade food.Dessert
Food: South African Marshmallow Desset
Description: Made with marshmallow, orange juice, cream and vanilla
Culture: South African
Reason: Ishmael Beah grew up in South African during the earlier years of his life.