Wednesday, December 12, 2012

A Feast Fit for Caesar!

In our history lessons, we are currently studying Roman times.  Let me tell you, as a parent, it is so much better the second time through!  Textbook history was not really my favorite subject when I was a kid.  Now we all look forward to our daily history lesson... especially when it involves costumes and eating!

First, we made costumes.  Old sheets, a little cutting here, a little sewing there, and the kids added all their own embellishments.  Marian and Ellie were beautiful Roman ladies and Drew was our own Roman centurion!
Next we had to make our authentic Roman feast.  Bear in mind that in 70 AD pasta had not been invented yet, and tomatoes and potatoes were not yet known in the eastern hemisphere.  So spaghetti was out of the question!
So last night, these loyal subjects of Caesar feasted on roasted chicken, bread, salad, green peas, grape juice, and apple cake for dessert.  A good time was had by all!

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