What’s better than learning a new language? Learning it through food—made from scratch and shared with friends.
Students from Linden High School’s Multilingual Department recently traded textbooks for mixing bowls in a delicious 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 – 𝐋𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧.
On April 4, 26 students from Ms. Alexandre’s French Club rolled up their sleeves for club enrichment. Then, on April 11, 19 students in Ms. Bertoli’s Italian IB classes took their language skills beyond the classroom and into the kitchen for a cultural immersion experience they’ll never forget.
At Healthy Italia, located at 53 Main Street in Madison, students were welcomed into a warm, authentic space where food is more than a meal—it’s a celebration of life, culture, and connection.
Guided by expert instructors Cristina, Angela, Emily, and Susan, students prepared seasonal Italian dishes using fresh, simple ingredients and discovered the joy—and flavor—of traditional Mediterranean cooking.
From practicing French and Italian vocabulary to perfecting pasta techniques, our Tigers cooked up confidence, culture, and camaraderie. Huge thanks to Ms. Alexandre and Ms. Bertoli for making this trip as enriching as it was mouthwatering!