The place to learn more about Au Pair in America in Southern Maryland – Serving St Mary's, Calvert and Charles Counties.
Au Pair in America is the nation's first legal au pair program. Since 1986, we have provided the best child care opportunities to host families across the U.S. and au pairs from around the world.
Now for some fun in nature!!! Get out and explore a bit, collect some treasures along the way! Most of these activities are easily created using items likely already around the house, but you may need to plan ahead a bit to have supplies on hand! Check with your host family about getting supplies to Read More
German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) Recipe: Ingredients: 5-6 potatoes 3 eggs 1 small onion (grated) 1 teaspoon of salt 4 teaspoon of flour butter or oil Instructions: Grate potatoes. Be sure to remove any excess moisture by squeezing grated potatoes in a dish towel. Place all ingredients into bowl (except butter) and mix. Put enough butter/oil Read More
PORTUGAL Europe Capital: Lisbon Languages: Portuguese (official), Mirandese (official – but locally used) The idea of being an au pair is a new concept in Portugal. Applicants from Portugal are motivated by travel and language opportunities. The job potential of an au pair improves upon her return to Portugal. Young Read More
A favorite snack in Holland, this beef and gravy croquette is very popular! Crisp on the outside, moist and gooey on the inside! There are a few ways to prepare. Here are a couple of recipes from Taste of Home and another one from Jo Cooks. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 3 Read More
POLAND Eastern Europe Capital: Warsaw Languages: Polish COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Polish people describe themselves as hospitable, ambitious and resourceful. Poles have strong family ties. Tradition and culture are very important values for young Poles. FUN FACTS: Poland has exactly the same population and is almost the same size as California. Poland’s Read More
Swedish Krem is a refreshing and scrumptious dessert. Swedish Krem Recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups sour cream 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Instructions: In a large saucepan, combine Read More
PERU Western South America Capital: Lima Languages: Spanish (main), Quechua, Aymara Predominant Religion(s): Christianity (Catholic) COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Peruvian people describe themselves as optimistic, creative and persevering. Peruvians are characterized by being hard workers. Peruvians maintain a very strong sense of national identity – they love to celebrate their Independence Day on July Read More
Mung Bean Salad – Asian 12 ounces thin Asian vermicelli noodles such as rice stick or mung bean 2 carrots shredded 2 cucumbers seeded and shredded 4 green onion chopped 1 1/2 cups fresh bean sprouts 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup fish sauce 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 2 Read More
PANAMA Central America Capital: Panama City Languages: Spanish/some English Predominant Religion(s): Christianity (predominantly Catholic) COMMON CHARACTERISTICS: Panama people describe themselves as friendly, hospitable, warm, ambitious, easy going and very resourceful. They have very strong family ties and usually live with parents until marriage. Family events, tradition and culture are very important values Read More
Get ready to blast off as we explore outer space and flight this week! Ready for some serious fun? How about creating the phases of the moon with Oreo’s, exploring solar system mazes or building a space shuttle with recyclables? Try creating outer space themed lunches and snacks, flashlight constellations and answering the questions on Read More
