Although a nine-foot burrito may seem like an absurd culinary creation, it is an annual project in teacher Sharon Scharf’s home economics class. Students continued the tradition of making the oversized burrito in class on Nov. 5.
The burrito is based on a La Victoria recipe that calls for tortillas, refried beans, seasoned meat, tomatoes, lettuce, green onions and salsa or sour cream. For 11 of the 22 years she has taught the class, Scharf has endeavored to produce the enlarged Mexican dish.
When the time comes for her class to undertake the challenge, Scharf says she is careful to organize the event.
“I am like an orchestra director: I organize all the students’ jobs and assign jobs to people as they come thorough the door,” Scharf said. “The students really enjoy making the burrito. It is great fun and it is really spectacular.”
Although freshman Mikayla Messer was entertained by the burrito’s construction, the taste was the most enjoyable aspect for her.
“The burritos were delicious,” Messer said. “The spices and all the ingredients were super good. I had a lot of fun making them, but eating them was the best part.”
According to Scharf, this was one of the most enjoyable class projects due to its creativity, involvement and gratifying results.
“The burrito is just a fun lesson,” Sharf said. “Everyone loves doing the burrito. All of the students have a part in making it, so when they finish it, they feel like they accomplished something.”
Like Messer, junior Chandler Vargas most appreciated eating the finished product.
“The burrito was delicious; all the spices in it really made it mouth-watering,” Vargas said. “The burrito was really good, and it was fun to eat it after we were done making it.”
For past coverage of the nine-foot burrito, read the Nov. 13, 2009 article, 9-foot burrito tenders culinary challenge. For more photos of home ec., check out Jelly time and Home-grown chilis.
