The Joy of Food

Food is one thing that can bring people of any background,   ethnicity, or nationality together and make them very happy. There is such a variety of cuisines in our world and because we live in New York City, we have an advantage because this city is extremely diverse which allows us the opportunity to experience people from around the globe and their unique foods. I love to cook and enjoy finding new recipes to experiment with. I cook with love and the most rewarding part of it all is when I see the delight of satisfaction on the face of those who dine on my creations. Food makes us feel warm and whole inside not only physically, but mentally as well. Cooking food gathers people together and allows them to laugh and feel lighthearted even when their bellies are full with the goodness of the fare, and this, I believe, is one of the greatest things of all.
                                                                   
Vocabulary
Ethnicity- ethnic traits, background, allegiance, or association.


Nationality- the status of belonging to a particular nation.


Cuisine- a style or quality of cooking.


Diverse- of a different kind, form, or character.


Opportunity-  a good position, chance, or prospect.


Experience- a particular instance of personally encountering something.


Unique- having no like or equal


Experiment- a test or trial.


Satisfaction- fulfillment and/or gratification.


Fare- food

Grammar Activity
Directions: Find the vocabulary words from the list above in the word search puzzle below. Take your time and have fun!!

The Beauty of Food

                   S W O T L Z P C C M X A E N W 
                   D K Y P X H I B F X J O O D E 
                   E C F E P C Z M V Y J I W X S 
                   I N A T I O N A L I T Y P E R 
                   Q P I I P H R U U C P E U E E 
                   G Z Y S E T B T A G R Q R X V 
                   I O K W I B P F U I I T L P I 
                   P P H I P U S S E N Q O Q E D 
                   U H G W L I C N U K I V M R P 
                   L S Z W T K C V A T Y T V I H 
                   O F H A P E W L D Q G E Y M P 
                   J Y S Y T I C I N H T E P E B 
                   E G Y K X S P O O X X C S N H 
                   R N Q F R F O O N G Y E S T Z 
                   F A R E H V X C C K Q W E B T 

Grammar Point and Practice Activity
The paragraph is written in the present tense and includes a slew of conjunctions. A conjunction is a word that is used to link words or phrases, ex. and, because, for, when. Reread the paragraph and find at least five different conjunctions and use them in a sentence.