Tandem teaching & learning diaries of TAMK students.

Finnish culture - Sauna Time

Today, we met up for our seventh gathering! Time flies, and these small meetings have become a routine part of our schedule. After exploring each of our nationalities, especially from a culinary perspective, we decided to share a Finnish cultural experience together. And what better choice than a sauna?

French Cooking : Bread-Tartiflette

Today, we celebrated France! I was really nervous about hosting my group. I’d thought long and hard about what to prepare to represent French cuisine. Minju had asked me during our first meetings if we could make bread. I agreed to her request, but I was still missing a main dish… I wanted something that would pair well with bread. It really surprised Minju and Yang in our initial conversations that bread isn’t a main dish for us, and that we don’t eat it every day. It’s simply an accompaniment, often enjoyed with juicy dishes or cheese.