EcuisineBuddy - The social network

We recently started working with Ingenium, a Caen based compagny that specializes in Elearning.

They've been very helpful and suggested we use a social network since it combines ease of use (for students to find the courses but also for teachers to reach their students) and adds a social layer to the learning experience. Also, we just love the hype, and what is more trendy than having your own social network ^_^ ?

Here's a preview of the website as it will be. We received it this morning.

I don't want to go into details, but it comes with many features that we really like. For example, German students will be able to connect and interact with French students wether it is to practice French or make enquiries before visiting France.

The site will also enable students to publish blog posts or pictures of the recipes they made.

There will be a special section devoted to the chefs who worked on the project where they can publish their details and advertise for their restaurants if they want to.

Of course, the page redirects to our LMS, this blog and a special snakes and ladders boardgame that we will soon tell you about...

From a technical point of view, it is made using Buddypress, a Wordpress offspring.

Looking for pictures on the web - The dirty leek connection

"Dirty leek !" or "Sâle poireau !" in French. It could be a way to make fun of your little brother but it's not ! If you're lucky, you're leeks grew in dirt and you'll need to wash them properly before cooking them.

But don't worry ! Julie from Burnt Carrots ("Les carottes sont cuites!") wrote a whole article on how to clean and prepare leeks ! It comes with great pictures so we asked her if we could use some for our course !

http://www.burntcarrots.com/recipes/how-to-clean-a-leek/

Visit the blog, it contains tons of recipes and more mouth watering pictures for vegetable lovers http://www.burntcarrots.com