wrote Puzzle Stories (CSI & Agatha Christie) curriculum for French Cuisine

Title: "Les Énigmes de la Cuisine Française" (The Enigmas of French Cuisine)

Module 1: The Mystery of the Missing Recipe

• Puzzle Story: "The Secret of the Michelin Star"
• Enter the world of French haute cuisine and Michelin-starred restaurants.
• Investigate the disappearance of a renowned chef's secret recipe.
• Solve culinary puzzles, decode flavor profiles, and uncover the truth behind the missing recipe.

Module 2: The Culinary Heist

• Puzzle Story: "The Stolen Truffle"
• Immerse yourself in the world of truffles and the prestigious culinary scene.
• Investigate the theft of a rare and valuable truffle.
• Analyze culinary clues, solve food-related puzzles, and follow the trail to apprehend the thief.

Module 3: The Mysterious Chef

• Puzzle Story: "The Hidden Identity"
• Explore the culinary world of renowned French chefs and their signature dishes.
• Investigate the enigma surrounding an anonymous chef gaining fame.
• Decode recipes, solve cooking-related puzzles, and uncover the identity of the mysterious chef.

Module 4: The Secret Ingredient

• Puzzle Story: "The Quest for Umami"
• Dive into the world of French flavors and the quest for the fifth taste, umami.
• Investigate the mystery of a hidden ingredient that enhances a dish's flavor.
• Analyze taste profiles, solve sensory puzzles, and discover the secret to unlocking umami.

Module 5: The Poisoned Palate

• Puzzle Story: "The Deadly Dish"
• Step into the realm of culinary crime and poisonings.
• Investigate a case of food poisoning during an exclusive gastronomic event.
• Analyze ingredients, solve toxicology puzzles, and expose the source of the deadly dish.

Module 6: The Cursed Cookbook

• Puzzle Story: "The Haunted Recipes"
• Explore the supernatural side of French cuisine and its folklore.
• Investigate the mystery of a cursed cookbook bringing misfortune to its users.
• Analyze mystical clues, solve supernatural puzzles, and break the curse haunting the recipes.

Each module includes:

• Background information about French cuisine, culinary traditions, and notable chefs.
• Interactive puzzles and challenges that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Language exercises and vocabulary building activities related to French cuisine and cooking techniques.
• Discussion questions to foster reflection and deeper understanding of culinary concepts and gastronomic culture.
• Extension activities that allow students to explore further French cuisine, including cooking and tasting traditional dishes.

Through these puzzle stories, students will not only engage with French cuisine but also develop their analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and appreciation for culinary artistry. The curriculum aims to make learning about French cuisine an immersive and exciting experience, inspired by the genres of CSI and Agatha Christie.