On Wednesday, February 5, ETA Brady Allen hosted a special cooking activity for SMKN 1 Kutalimbaru’s English Club students. His co-teachers and students wanted to try a popular American food they had never experienced before. After researching potential ingredients available at the local store, Brady decided that guacamole would be a fun and delicious introduction to a well-loved American dish.

The cooking activity involved different groups of students assigned various roles. Some students cut up avocados, while others chopped tomatoes and onions—and yes, the onion cutters shed a few tears. All students were able to participate, making it a genuine group effort. Thankfully, their hard work paid off, and everyone enjoyed the guacamole, saying they couldn’t wait to have it again.

This activity became one of Brady’s highlights from the English Club sessions, as he introduced one of his favorite foods to the school community. The successful guacamole-making session has inspired Brady to attempt a similar activity before the end of his grant. Now, he faces the challenge of finding a dish that can top guacamole.

Brady Allen is currently teaching at SMKN 1 Kutalimbaru, North Sumatra.