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Apple Picking

November 2015, ,

Written by Hanadi Naji
Photos by Hanadi Naji

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On October 16th, 2015, CELOP students went apple picking. There were more than 40 students, and we left at 2:00 PM.

First, we traveled there by big comfortable bus. Most of the students were chatting and taking pictures. The weather was so nice and the view was beautiful. There were a lot of colorful trees. When we were there we saw a lot of pumpkins. Then someone who worked there asked us to follow her. She gave us bags to collect the apples we picked. After that we went by car inside the garden. Then we began picking apples and they asked us to try them. They were so delicious! I have never tried such a delicious apple like the one I picked. After we collected our apples, they gave us some snacks such as apple juice, apple donuts, and coffee.  We really enjoyed the experience.

Experience Japan at the Matsuri Event

November 2015
Written by Franca Paola
Photos by Franca Paola
On November 12th, in the Celop Lobby, we had an opportunity to enjoy delicious Japanese food, anime, origami, budo, and calligraphy.IMG_2713
The food varied. First we had yakisoba, a Japanese fried noodle. The ingredients were pork, cabbage and carrots. Second, We had kara-age, a kind of Japanese fried chicken. The ingredients were chicken, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Third, we had chirashi sushi. The ingredients were crab sticks, soy beans, seaweed, and vinegar.

We also had a chance to try Origami.

I had a chance to experience some parts of Japanese culture and I had a great time!

International Fair

April 2015,

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On April 16th, many CELOP students "traveled" to China, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Kuwait, Italy and Pakistan in the CELOP lobby, a total of 6 countries! Everyone had their own Passport and traveled to each country. It was a great opportunity to know several cultures at the same time.

Which country do you want to visit next?

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Team China

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Team Saudi Arabia

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Visiting Thailand!

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Pakistan's table

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Team Kuwait

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We love Italy!

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Traveling many countries

CELOP Cooking Class: New England Clam Chowder and Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 2015,

IMG_4186On February 27th, I attended the CELOP Cooking Class! We made New England Clam Chowder and Chocolate Chip Cookies. I had such a fun time. In addition, we learned several essential cooking terms! Soup and cookies are the best all over the world. I even made the cookies again the following weekend.

They won't take long to make, so you can also make this delicious clam chowder and chocolate chip cookies at home!

How to make Clam Chowder!?
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 celery stalks (reserve tender leaves) trimmed, quartered lengthwise, then sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2(10-ounce) cans chopped clams in juice
1 cup heavy cream
2 bay leaves
1 pound Idaho potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Directions:

①  Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.

②  Add the onion and celery and saute until softened, mixing often.

③  Stir in the flour to distribute evenly.

④  Add the stock, juice from 2 cans of chopped clams (reserve clams), cream, bay leaves, and potatoes and stir to combine.

⑤  Bring to a simmer, stirring consistently (the mixture will thicken), then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 20 minutes, stirring often. until the potatoes are nice and tender. Then add clams and season to taste with salt and pepper, cook until clams are just firm, another 2 minutes.

⑥  Lets eat!
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How to make chocolate chip cookies?
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup(2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 sup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) chocolate chips

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①  Preheat oven to 375℉.

②  Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.

③  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

④  Gradually beat in flour mixture and add chocolate chips.

⑤  Place rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto ungreased baking sheets.

⑥  Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until golden brown!

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Resource: www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/18476/original-nestle-toll-house-chocolate-chip-cookies/

That’s Interesting! 90.9 WBUR Tour

November 2014

By Rina Hirate

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On November 5th, 8 CELOP students visited 90.9 WBUR, which is a department of Boston University, and a National Public Radio (NPR) member station. They are a fast-paced public radio station offering an exciting and creative work environment. Did you know that 90.9 WBUR’s location is right above CELOP, on the third floor!?

The most interesting part of the tour to me was the recording studio. We could enter the recording studio while they were broadcasting. It was a great experience for me to see their jobs. In addition, they told us that most people who are working at this radio station learned journalism before at college.

You can listen to this radio from your smartphone too. Download the app! It will provide great material for learning English: www.wbur.org

That’s Interesting! Sargent Choice Cooking Demo

November 2014

By Rina Hirate

Sargent Choice DemoOn Friday, November 7th, 5 CELOP students learned how to make healthy delicious Chicken Parmesan from professional nutritionists at the Fitness and Recreation Center cooking room. We learned not only how to make Chicken Parmesan, but also how to keep your body healthy by eating healthy food. The important thing is to consider balancing each meal. You should not eat only one ingredient. You can keep your body healthy and strong by eating a balanced meal.

To make healthy chicken Parmesan is simple. Here is the recipe! Anyone can make this easily. Let’s try to make this at your house!

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan★Ingredients★
Makes 1 serving

  • 4 oz chicken cutlet
  • 1 egg or egg white
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup pasta sauce
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheese

★Prepare★

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Crack egg into a small bowl and scramble with a fork.
  3. Put whole wheat bread crumbs into a separate small bowl.
  4. Dip chicken cutlet into the egg, covering both sides of the cutlet. Dip cutlet into the breadcrumbs creating a thin layer on each side.
  5. Place breaded chicken on a baking sheet. Top cutlet with 1/4 cup of pasta sauce, then top with shredded cheese.
  6. Cook chicken in prepared oven for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
  7. Delicious Chicken Parmesan is ready!

Sargent Choice Cooking Demo

Photos by Rina Hirate

That’s Interesting! HGARC Tour

November 2014

By Rina Hirate
HGARC 1Have you ever visited BU’s main library: the Mugar Memorial Library? I guess most students have gone at least once. Then, have you ever checked the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center (HGARC) in the library? There are plenty of documents, poems, old newspapers or books, some belonging to famous politicians and celebrities. Many exhibits in the library surprised me. According to the Archive staff, these are only a few selected documents and they have more in storage. In addition, if you want to look at them for research, you just need to e-mail them! We have really good resources at BU!

HGARC 2We had a wonderful tour from a staff member who works at the HGARC on November 14th.. The guide told us how to keep these documents from getting damaged. Moreover, he suggested that it is important to keep documents on paper. It was a great opportunity to learn about these precious documents.

Photos by Rina Hirate