Food and Culture Exam 4
What does Sikhism believe in
5 K's- each w/ spiritual meanings
How much has the Asian Indian population increased the past 33 years
800%
Hindu belief in nonviolence and reverence for all life Buddhist reinforced this & influenced vegetarianism
Ahisma
who has the highest obesity rates in the nation
Alaska
What food is considered "jhuta" in India (polluted/ impure)
Alcohol, meat, garbage, offal, leftovers
Who is thanked before & after a meal in Muslim countries
Allah
What region's economy completely depends on the camel produce
Bedouin of the Arabian Peninsula
What type of meat is served in Texas
Beef brisket
Cafe de Monde in the South serves world famous
Beignets & Cafe au lait
Coffee served w/ hot milk while eating beinets
Beinets & Cafe au Lait
Moroccan cooking is also known as
Berber cooking
All beef created chili w/ sweet spice by Greek immigrants
Cincinnati chili
Flavor profile of Arab
Cloves, Cinnamon, Cardomon
What 3 spices was Columbus actually seeking
Cloves, maize, nutmeg
what is the liquid in red eye gravy
Coffee
What type of cheese is Vermont famous for
Colby Cheese
What state is the leading producer of lamb
Colorado
Who has the lowest obesity rates in the nation
Colorado
Difference between conventional farms & organic
Conventional: Synthetic Nitrogen Organic: Pelleted Organic Nitrogen
What is the ideal climate to grow wheat in
Cool & wet winter -> dry spring
Traditional foundation of New England in the Northeast
Corn
Yellow cornmeal & water mixed into stiff dough -> formed sticks or patties
Corn pone
what are the 4 common crops grown in the West North Central of the midwest
Corn, wheat, soybeans, *sugar beets*
White cornmeal, eggs, & water with no sugar
Cornbread
What type of cure does a country vs city ham use
Country: Dry cure City: Wet cure
what is a staple grain of moroccan cooking
Couscous
Creole vs Cajun
Creole: New Orleans Cajun: LA swamp country
What sandwich is famous in Florida
Cuban sandwich: roast pork, ham, sausage, cheese, pickle filling on cuban bread
What is responsible for keeping us hooked on meat
Culture
placing a heated cup on the skin to create a slight suction to improve blood flow
Cupping
What is the main active ingredient in turmeric
Curcumin
Cooked veggie or meat w/ spices & salt
Curry
leaves of curry tree & used as a seasoning in South Asian cooking
Curry leaves
dry spice & fresh herb mix -> spice paste & curry sauce if liquid added
Curry paste
British creation; spice mix contains 10+ diff. spices; not curry leaves
Curry powder
What do Hindus believe food transforms in to when cooked
Food transforms into humors when cooked by digestive fires (Agni)
What are the 5 textures of food
Foods that are: chewed, not chewed, licked, sucked, drank
Bulky food (grass/ hay) for animals grown to support meat production
Forage
Stewed or fried pieces of meat in a thick white sauce
Friccassee
National dish of Egypt
Ful Medames
Fava beans w/ oil, lemon, garlic, parsley, hard boiled eggs
Ful medames
Indian spice mixture made from various strong spices
Garam masala
Immigrant origin of the West North Central
Germany, Poland, Scandinavia
What immigrants make up the East North central of the Midwest
Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Europe, Cornwall of England
Clarified butter or shortening made by heating cow's milk butter until it evaporates
Ghee
Flavor profile of Pakistan
Ginger, onions, garlic
What is the myth of the kangaroo pouch
Given to the kangaroo bc she helped a god in disguise
What are the 4 leanest meats
Goat, bison, venison, water buffalo
What two countries use flatware instead of their fingers
Greece & Turkey
What are stuffed grape or cabbage leaves called in Greece vs Turkey
Greece: Dolmas Turkey: Sarma
What are the common desserts of Greece & Turkey
Greece: Pastries Turkey: Fruit compotes/ custards
What cultures influenced the Middle East & Balkans
Greek & Turkish
Strained yogurt to remove most of its whey that has a sour taste
Greek yogurt
Three culinary areas of Middle East
Greek/ Turkish Iranian Arabic
Religions of the Greek, bosnian, and current immigrants
Greek: Greek orthodox Bosnian: Catholic Current: Islam
What tribe believes kids grow fast if eating fast growing plants
Hua tribe of Papua New Guinea
native berries to the West
Huckleberries
Pomegranate represents
Humility & Splendor
· Yellow cornmeal & water dough w/ added egg & buttermilk -> form balls & deep fried
Hush puppies
Wild goat symbolizing beauty
Ibex
Where do the Basques live
Idaho & Nevada (West)
What is ISKCON (International society for krishna consciousness) in place for
If someone accidentally eats prohibited food -> lose human form in next life & turn into animal that is prey of the animal they ate!
What does the Scarcity principle state
If something is rare & expensive -> desire it more
Christian Faith healing through charms, hand gestures, & cures relying on Jesus Christ
Pow wow
sweet bread flavored with saffron and rose water
Sheermal
What is planted in between the beds of lettuce in the Salinas to attract hoverflies & control pests
Sweet alyssum flowers
What brand names were made in the midwest
Swift, Oscar Meyer, Kraft, Kellogg, Post, Fleischmann
Cracked wheat made w/ bulgur w/ added veggies
Tabouli
What is the world's largest monument to love
Taj Mahal
Special cylindrical clay oven heated with charcoal
Tandoor
What is KCs style of BBQ
Tangy, sweet, tomato & molasses
How is the climate of the Middle East
Temperate, suited for agriculture Sometimes aridity (drought) limiting cultivation
What is Pakistans climate like
Terrain is rough/ rugged -> helped Osama Bin Laden hide
Who is the leading producer of beef & sheep
Texas
What was a foundation to the Pacific West states diet
acorns
Hinduism fire god
agni
What is NY famous for
bagels w/ cream cheese
What type of food is avoided by Middle Easterners to preserve health
canned/ frozen food
Water buffalo AKA
carabao
What is the national symbol of the Philipines
carabao (water buffalo)
Heated rod placed on burn on the body to remove/ close off part of it
cauterization
What is the holy trinity of creole
celery, bell peppers, onion
Tea w/ spices, sugar & milk
chai
Where can moon pies be found
chattanooga
what are the dal mixtures of Northern India made of
chickpeas and lentils
What fish is common in Massachusetts
cod
What 2 things were commonly planted in the South
cotton, tobacco
Crushed grains of semolina
couscous
Yellow cornmeal bread w/ added pork cracklings cooked in frying pan on the stove
cracklin bread
Flavor profile of India
cumin, turmeric, chili peppers
What & where was honey produced from in Biblical times
dates Jordan Valley
What meat is considered venison
deer, reindeer, antelope
In Israel, what does the Fig tree symbolize
endurance
What type of climate does the West North central have of the Midwest
fertile land, harsh winters
In Egypt, Kings slaughter bull god Apis and eats flesh to gain
fierceness
What form of figs are seen in the south
fig bush
How are figs seen in the Bible
fig cakes or medicine
Dried, ground sassafras leaves used to thicken gumbo in creole
file powder
What combo of food do Egyptians avoid
fish & dairy
What does the god of death Yama ride on in Hindu
male water buffalo
In the Middle East, hospitality is highly valued, where do the women eat & how are the guests treated
women separate from men guests entertained in separate room before meal
Creamy layered chocolate & whipped cream pie
Possum Pie
Coffee substitude called Postum
Post
Asian Indians are at __x more risk for CVD than whites
3x
Where is the muffaletta sandwich from (region)
East & West South Central
Pork and corn are key ingredients to what region
East & West South Central (south)
Most important Greek holiday
Easter
polluted or impure foods in India
Jhuta
Cut of pork from pig's cheek
Jock
What are the 6 tastes
Sweet Salty Sour Pungent Bitter Astringent (harsh)
In India, hospitality is highly valued & serving a guest is equivalent to
serving God
What does Iran think yogurt w/ melons will cause
wind in stomach & GI disorders
What does the Middle East think may cause illness
wind or air
Most common drink in the ancient world
wine
How does the midwest rank in coronary heart disease
2nd highest
What is goat often found in literature as
3 Billy Goats Gruff
What two types of cure are used for hams?
1. *salt (dry curing)*- no sugar added or liquid curing solution; drier 2. Brine (wet curing)- adds honey
What do the 2 stages of acculturation look like
1. Associates w/ same caste, regional group w/ American fast food 2. After 4 years they keep social interactions w/ Americans separate from Indo- Americans but may serve meat & alcohol
What are the 3 inevitable laws of nature (universal tendencies).
1. Birth/ creation -> Sattawic 2. Life/ Maintenence -> Rajasic 3. Death/ dissolution -> tamasic
How many states make up the midwest
12
When did the Balkans immigrate (2 waves)
1800-1920s After WW2- Now
When was the caste system outlawed
1949
What does the seven species consist of (food group wise)
2 grains; 5 fruits
What % of land & US population makes up the midwest
21% US land 22% US population
What does Jainism (branch of Hinduism) prohibit food wise
22 prohibited foods: fruit w/ small seeds & tender new greens
What % Americans live in the West; what fraction of that is from Cali
23% 1/2 in California
What % DV Fe do dark grapes have
3%
How old are the calves made for veal
3-14 wks old
Southern European ethnic group from Basque Spain
Basques
What is not considered a meat by the USDA yet
Alpaca
What is considered the cradle of Western civilization
Ancient Greece
Who has some of the hottest food in the world
Andhra Pradesh
Oyster's Rockefeller is found at what restaurant and considered a rich extreme & made of oysters on the half-shell topped w/ green sauce and bread crumbs,
Antoine's
What is a special dessert from New Hampshire
Apple pie w/ maple syrup
What is a special dessert from Vermont
Apple turnover/ pie w/ cheddar cheese
What country are Kibbeh & Ful medames common in
Arabic
What state commonly grows figs
Arizona
3 states that are heavy drinkers in the West
Arizona, Cali, Nevada
Where is possum pie eaten
Arkansas
Who is the leading producer of rice in the nation
Arkansas
What country consumes the most pork
Asia, central Europe
who uses the four humors
Asian Indians
Where does the Northeast get their seafood
Atlantic
The south is known as a ___, not a ___
Attitude; location
Where is Kangaroo meat produced
Australia
Where does tabasco sauce originate
Avery Island, LA
What is the knowledge of life
Ayurvea
Med. System of Asian Indians that classifies food by which humors they ↑ or ↓
Ayurveda
What does a Vaidya use to diagnose someone
Ayurvedic Dr. diagnoses based on person's traits, tastes, work habits, character, life
What is combining food taboo rooted in
Ayurvedic medicine
What two places were known as the cultural crossroads of ideas, values, and goods
Balkan Peninsula and Middle East
Southeast Europe region Greece, Turkey, Romania
Balkans
Who used Cupping as a therapy
Balkans & Middle East
who wears blue amulets with the eye in the center
Balkans and Middle East (turkish & greek)
Major cereal grain grown in temperate climates throughout the world.
Barley
Of wheat & barley, which is the "lesser" of the two
Barley
What is known as the poor man's staple
Barley
What is eaten daily in Northern India
Basmati rice as a pilaf, naan/ roti
Sliced potato, onion & bacon casserole
Basque potatoes
Seafood & fish fried, steamed, boiled, curried & stuffed with herbs
Bhapa
Relationship of buffalo & bison
Bison known as buffalo, but NOT a true buffalo
What is the most common spice in the world
Black pepper
Missouri leads the world in what production
Black walnuts
what do the 5 elements of Ayurvedic Medicine represent
Body type and personality
What state is known as the Bean town
Boston Baked Beans
Similarities of Barley & wheat
Both cultivated by Israelites Listed 1st in Bible list Have harvest festivals
Fish and shelffish stew
Bouillabaisse
Bananas foster is found at what restaurant in the East & West South Central
Brennan's
Greek name for cezve Small long handled pot w/ pouring lip to make Turkish coffee
Briki
vegetables and game, poultry, or beef cooked together w/ bbq sauce slowly until tender
Brunswick Stew
Savory seasoned stew w/ many wild birds, game, & veggies
Burgoo
What culture influenced new york
Dutch
In what state did the Spanish first arrive
California
South Carolina's mustard based sauce is AKA
Carolina gold
a crop produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower
Cash crop
Mississippi is the leading producer of
Catfish
Who prohibited horse consumption
Catholic church- 732 bc of prior pagan practices
What is considered the main cause of diarrhea in Iran
Celiac disease
unleavened flat bread made from flour and water
Chapati
Who invented Cashew Chicken
Chef David Leong
Indian curd- yogurt or fermented whole milk product from cow, goat, or water buffalo
Dahi
Dried beans in India
Dal
What grains & legumes predominate in India
Dal- dried beans peas, lentils, rice
What are the seven species
Dates, barley, wheat, pomegranates, figs, grapes, olives
How is catfish served in Mississippi
Deep-fried in cornmeal served w/h hush puppies and coleslaw
What is a concern in Appalachia
Dental care
Asian Indian New Year's festival of lights
Divali
Nougat-like confection >Egg white, corn syrup, & sugar. >Replacing the sugar w/ brown sugar -> "sea foam".
Divinity
Sanskrit word that translates as the mind- body constitution
Dosha
What is the most popular vegetable eaten in Middle East
Eggplant
What are some therapeutic foods of Asian Indians
Eggs, curds, ginger, honey, poppy seeds
What holiday follows Ramadan
Eid-al-Fitr
Dish in Cajun & creole cuisine served with shellfish over rice.
Etouffee
Ground fava beans & chickpeas served in pita
Falafel
How much meat did poor farmers vs rich aristocrats used to eat
Farmer: little to none Aristocrat: 2-3 lbs/ day
broad bean w/ large big flat oval shaped green legume in pod
Fava beans
What is done to the dairy products of the Middle East
Fermented into yogurt or cheese
What do goats signify
Fertility, vitality, ceaseless energy; Chinese spirit, zodiac symbol (Capricorn)
edible fruit that is shaped like a small pear and grows on a tree
Fig
Hazelnuts area AKA
Filberts
What is known as the fruit of the sea in India
Fish
What is Chef David Leong's restaurant called in Springfield
Grove supper club
Esophagus of the pig
Gullet
Arabic, "wise man" who is skilled in the Islamic world
Hakim
ankle of a pig
Ham hock
What alcohol is New Jersey known for
Hard apple cider- applejack
Why is Camel Halal, but not Kosher
Has cloven hoof, but does not chew cud
In what state was sugar mane the most important crop
Hawaii
What did Dr. William Hay call food combining at first
Hay diet used to lose weight
In the Middle East who is given the best portion
Head of household/ dignitary (high rank)
Terrine or meat jelly made from meat of the pig head
Headcheese
What are the LA cajun dishes made of
Hearty 1 pot dishes >crawfish, bayou (broth), andouille (sausage)
Herb vs Spice
Herb: Leaf Spice: Berry/ fruit/ flower, bark, seed, root
Who brought pigs to America
Hernado Desoto
Why can you not eat Fava beans if you are taking an MAOI inhibitor
High in tyramine -> raises blood pressure
What religion are most Asian Indians
Hindu (85%)
What joyful/ colorful celebration reenacts Krishna's life & is the color run in the US
Holi
What 2 meats are high in Vit C
Horse, Camel
Pungent perennial herb- root
Horseradish
What 4 things did the STL fair bring
Hot dogs, ice cream, bread, lemonade
Where is camel meat eaten
In regions where alternative PRO is limited
Basil, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, licorice, sugar are spices native to
India/ SE Asia
Who produces the most spices in the world
India/ SE Asia
What country is home of the biggest rainforest
India/ SE Asia (largest spice/ herb producers)
What does it mean when it says Indians live a bicultural life in america
Indian at home American at work
What is significant about Arkansas being at the crossroads
Influenced by Irish & English Settlers + Southern Food + Texas BBQ + MO Ozarks
what state is known as the top pork producer in the nation
Iowa
What are the 2 top producing hog states in the US
Iowa -> North Carolina
What country are spinach, saffron, & pomegranates common in
Iran
What country produces cilantro and cumin
Iran
What country uses sophisticated rice dishes & use of fruits (pomegranates) to flavor
Iran
What is food served on in Iran & Turkey
Iran: on a rug Turkish: on a tray
pilaf w/ cruchy crust, made w/ Basmati rice; AKA Persian Rice w/ Lentils
Iranian Polo
Although alcohol is banned for Muslims, why is it consumed in Turkey
It is close to Russia
What type of foods are prevalent in New Jersey
Italian- pizza, calzones
What is a branch of Hinduism that believes all living things have souls
Jainism
Krishna's birthday (Asian Indian holiday)
Janmashtami
What Hindu classification system is used to evaluate relative spiritual purity of all foods
Jati
what state drinks mint julep
KY
Undercooked food in India
Kaccha
Which dosha represents the structure/ support of bones & flesh and people are heavier & slower learners
Kapha
Water & Earth make up what dosha
Kapha (phlegm)
Fermented camel milk
Kefir
Where is burgoo found
Kentucky
Deep fat fried, egg shaped shell of lamb & cracked wheat
Kibbeh
Meatball dish popular in Northern India
Kofta
popular dahi-based drink- blend of yoghurt, water, spices and sometimes fruit.
LASSI
difference between lamb & mutton
Lamb: young Mutton: 2+ y/o
Rendered & clarified hog fat
Lard
cracker bread or Armenian flatbread
Lavash
In what culture do women not shower after childbirth
Lebanese Muslims
What culture believes women are vulnerable to wind after birth
Lebanese Muslims
Who is known as the BBQ capital of the world
Lexington NC
What meat is valued as a food source & sacrificed by the Incas
Llama
what is camel milk high & low in
Low: fat & lactose High: PRO, K+ Fe, Vit C, Mg
What are the 3 leading causes of CA in Arab Americans
Lung Colorectal Breast
What four states in the Northeast are known for heavy drinking
MA, NH, RI, VT
What fruit is common in Maine vs Massachusetts
Maine: Blueberries Massachusetts: Cranberries
A sweet substance by boiling sap from a maple tree
Maple sugar
Where was the 1st settlement of the Midwest
Marietta, OH in 1788
Mouth, jaws, or gullet- esophagus of the pig
Maw
What is Alabama's BBQ sauce known for
Mayo based white sauce
What did the American European settlers bring to the North West states
Meat
What are the 3 classifications of meat
Meat Poultry Fish/ seafood
What does the Qur'an teach
Men and women are equal w/ diff. roles
Most prevalent CA in Asian Indian men & women
Men: Prostate & lung Women: Breast
Orange flavored brandy
Metaxia
What country produces Paprika, vanilla, cacoa
Mexico
Small dishes of various items available from street vendors & cafes in the Middle East & Greece is known as
Mezze
Does the Mid Atlantic or New England Northeast have more food from colonists
Mid Atlantic
What culture accepted wheat, olives, dates, rice, chickpeas, lemons after they were introduced
Middle East
What culture used cauterizations
Middle East
who eats slatko (fruit simmered in syrup)
Middle East
What country has dining tables that are large, round, metal trays low on a stool/ platform
Middle East/ Balkans
Where does the order of food served express the recipient's status
Middle East/ Balkans
Where is the family's status measured by how guests are treated
Middle East/ Balkans
What country do these belong to Ramadan, Eid al Fitr, Sabbath, Easter
Middle East/ Balkins
Who is known as t he Great Plains Region
Midwest
More severe conditions were cared for by who in the Middle East/ Balkans
Midwives & Bonesetters
spiced mixture of chopped raisins and apples and other ingredients with or without meat
Mincemeat
Popular KY snack made of marshmallow between 2 cookies & dipped in chocolate
Moonpie
How does the Northeast Mid Atlantic compare to New England
More pork, dairy, baked goods, stronger seasonings
what country eats food w/ 1st 3 fingers of their right hand
Moroccan
Popular greek casserole made of Minced lamb, eggplant, onions, tomato sauce
Moussaka
Round bread w/ marinated olive salad, mortadella, salami, mozzarella, ham, & provolone
Muffaletta sandwich
Who influences Northern India
Muslims
who uses the Qu'ran
Muslims (Balkan culture)
The Germans who settled in South Carolina brought what type of BBQ
Mustard based
What type of meat does Western KY use for BBQ
Mutton (mature sheep)
who influenced the South Atlantic region in the US
Native American European settlers African slaves
Where did Campbell soup originate
New Jersey
What state is the #1 producer of chile peppers
New Mexico
What state is known for kool sla- coleslaw, pickled cabbage
New York
What state was wealthy enough to import sugar
New York
Who invented wine
New York
where do most Pakistan Americans live in the US
New York & Chicago
What nutrients is buffalo high in
Niacin, B12, Selenium, Fe
How long does it take Asian Indians to eat meat
Nonvegetarian: 1 year Vegetarian: 7 years
What country consumes the most Bison
North America
Who uses a vinegar based sauce for their bbq
North Carolina
What are the Northern & Southern nations of the Balkans influenced by
North: Europe Southern: Middle East
What festivals are celebrated in the North vs South India
North: Wheat festival South: Rice festival
Boiled 1 pot meals- corned beef brisket w/ cabbage originated where
Northeast New England
Maple syrup is a staple of what region
Northeast New England US
Who influenced the Northeast Mid Atlantic
Northeast New England- Dutch & Germans
Where is mincemeat common in
Northeast: New England US
Northern vs Southern Indian cuisine style of cooking
Northern: boiling, stewing, frying South: Steaming
Which of the 7 species is known as the foundation & a major element of them
Olive/ olive oil
what western state is known for growing cool weather foods including fruit & hazelnuts
Oregon
Greek Anise flavored aspertifs
Ouzu & arak
What is a concern for Pakistanis in urban areas & Westernized nations
Overconsumption
What type of fish is eaten in Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
Oysters, clams, scallops, crabs, crab cakes
What is wild game high in
PRO, O3FA, Zn, Fe
Betel nuts & spices that freshen breath & help w/ digestion/ stain teeth
Paan
What does an Indian meal end w/
Paan (betel nuts)
What are the holidays celebrated w/ fasting by Asian Indians
Pakistan Day, Independence Day, National founder, Jinnah's bday
How do DM rates compare from Asian Indian men to Pakistani
Pakistani men have higher rates than Asian Indian
"Cooked" Foods eaten by Brahman class & offered to gods
Pakka
Unaged cheese from buffalo milk
Paneer
Thin, crispy crackers
Papadams
Eastern European Jews common food items
Pastrami, Smoked salmon
What three things are common in Missouri
Pecans Black Walnuts Bees
where was the 1st ice cream invented
Pennsylvania
What religion does pow wow come from
Pennsylvania Dutch
2000 miles- goods/ messages traveled 1/10 the time it took an individual
Persian Royal Road
What is Iran cuisine also known as
Persian cuisine
long tailed & brightly colored game birds
Pheasant
Pork combined with cornmeal -> loaf of cooked pig parts
Philadelphia Scrapple
wheat dough rolled in thin layers creates savory pies & filled desserts- baklava
Phyllo
what are the 2 styles of BBQ in North Carolina
Piedmont Lexington Eastern
What is the 2nd domesticated animal
Pig
Lard is to __ as tallow is to ___
Pigs; Cattle
Long grain white rice & veggies
Pilaf
traditional bread of Greece & Balkan; stuffed w/ various things Pocket Bread
Pita
Which dosha regulates metabolic activity & people are of medium size
Pitta
Fire + water = what dosha
Pitta (bile)
What does the food of the Southern region of the US represent
Plantations & scarcity of slave diet
What is considered the Crown Royal fruit
Pomegranate- has a crown at the base of it
What was the diet like in the Appalachian Mountains
Poor, simple diet Game & greens popular
What is avoided in Muslim countries
Pork
What is the most consumed meat in the world
Pork
What is the preferred meat of the PA dutch
Pork
What meat is considered unclean in Muslim/ Jewish countries that have rituals & diet laws for how to deal w/ it
Pork
What type of meat & sauce/ rub is served in Memphis
Pork ribs Dry rub
What do Islams not eat
Pork, but aren't vegetarian
Pennsylvania Dutch common foods
Pork, sauerbraten, milk, butter, cheese
what type of churches were common to the South
Protestant
what is the opposite of pollution in India
Purity
South Asian condiment made of dahi & veggies, sometimes fruit; side dish/ dip
Raita
What holiday is celebrated where Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset
Ramadan
what muslim holiday is specific that you must have an odd # of dates, water, coffee, & tea
Ramadan
What type of apples does washington grow
Red & Golden delicious
Chili powder & red curry paste give its red color
Red curry
What is served on Easter in Greece
Red-dyed Easter eggs- red = Christ's blood; Shell = empty tomb
Greek White wine w/ resin flavor
Retsina
What is the foundation for gumbo & jambalaya
Rice
What 32 foods have the potential for life to exist in Jainism (branch of Hinduism)
Root veggies Honey
a mixture of fat (especially butter) and flour used in making sauces.
Roux sauce (base for creole)
What is considered sacred to Native Americans
Sacred white buffalo
Spice, yellow food coloring & flavoring agent used to cook seafood dishes
Saffron
What is known as the salad bowl of the world
Salina in California
hot relish made with vegetables or fruits and spices
Sambals
How do the PA dutch use pork
Sausage, Schnitzel, knuckles, souse
What did the Chinese & Mexicans bring to the West
Seasoned food & chile peppers
Trace min helps body make PRO- AO enzymes to prevent cell damage
Selenium
What mineral does barley lack, that wheat does have
Selenium
what vits/mins are crawfish high in
Selenium B12
Southern India flour made from ground durum meat
Semolina
What is avoided among the Jews
Shellfish
What is camel called
Ships of the desert
Monotheistic religion in northern India; combines Hinduism & Islam
Sikhism
What religion were Indian immigrants members of
Sikkh Religion
Network of trade roots that connected the East & West settlements
Silk road
Special Asian Indian dishes include what pricey ingredients
Silver leaf & nuts numerous sweets
Why is a Smithfield ham different from other hams?
Smithfield: Country ham made in Smithfield from pigs who eat peanuts in diet
Pickled pork
Souse
What culture uses Siddha medicine, humoral system, and tamil culture for their folk medicine
South Asian Indians
Divinity & nut brittles are common candy desserts in what region of the US
South Atlantic (south)
Difference between souvlaki & shish kebab
Souvlaki: small meat chunks on skewer Shish kebab: large meat chunks w/ veggies on skewer
Another name for spinach pie
Spanakopita
What are 3 common dishes in Greece/ Turkey
Spanakopita (spinach pie) Caviar dip Salad
What do Greeks (Balkans and MIddle East) do when someone compliments them
Spit 2-3x to keep harm (evil eye) away
What type of farming was used in the South
Subsistence farming
What was barley eaten in then and now
Then: porridge & barley cakes Now: soup/ stew, beer
How are spices actually defenses & toxins
They're chemicals on plants designed to kill bacteria & fungi that grow on our food
In India, food is only served to who
To an equal or superior caste member
What is a cash crop of the south atlantic
Tobacco
Sauce used on Texas BBQ
Tomato based w/ beef drippings, chili pepper
What country breastfeeds their sons longer to increase strength
Turkey
What country consumes the most beef
US
What do some of the K's represent in Sikhism
Uncut hair (kes) comb (kanga) Short pants (kaccha) Steel bracelet (kada) Saber (kirpan)
Which dosha represents movement & people are typically lean/ active/ quick thinkers
Vata
Space & air make up what dosha
Vata (wind)
What became popular for Austria & Italy w/ creating the Weiner Schnitzel
Veal
What is a symbol of devotion in Brahmin castes
Vegetarianism
How do Asian Indians adapt to US
Vegetarians become meat eaters Eggs -> chicken -> beef
Juice from unripe lemons giving sour taste to dishes
Verjuice
Cultivation of grape wines
Viticulture
What is the purpose of the blue amulet
Ward off the evil eye by staring back at the world- keeps you safe from harm
What Western state is the #1 producer of cherries
Washington
what western state is known for white wine & apples
Washington
Outdated policy, doctrine or theory
Wasm
5 elements of Ayurvedic medicine
Water, earth, fire, sky and air
Dish made from thin veal slice breaded fried & garnished
Weiner Schnitzel
Who has the lowest rate CVD
West Pacific States
Where did South Asian Indians migrate to when they came to America
West coast -> faced discrimination
Is Kentucky's western or South central region more common for BBQ
Western Kentucky
In Israel, what of the 7 species remains a staple
Wheat
How does the taste of barley & wheat differ
Wheat sweeter than barley Barley's taste is more strong
What does wheat vs barley represent
Wheat: Kindness Barley: Strength
Winter vs Summer according to Ayurveda medicine
Winter: strong digestion, roasted, sour, salty, sweet Summer: Weak digestion, avoid salty/ sour/ fat
What state has the highest drinking rates
Wisconsin
What state is responsible for beer associated with the midwest- Miller, Schlitz, Pabst
Wisconsin
What state is the #1 milk producer
Wisconsin
What country is 8th in production for sugar beets
Wyoming
Charles Fleischmann discovered
YEAST >yeast cakes >distillery:American Gin
Traditional Arabic system w/ hakim (wise) physicians who use traditional remedies in India
Yunani
Sumac + thyme = what type of arabic seasoning
Za'atar
What Religion worships wise fire god; Pre-Islam religion of Persia; common in India
Zoroastrianism
Women never eat food that is to be eaten by
a Muslim man who isn't her immediate family member
what gives green curry its green color
basil
What is symbolized by grapes & grape vines
beauty
What are the 4 humors
blood, phlegm, black bile, yellow bile
What were staples then & now
bread & flour
what is new Hampshire famous for
butter
What 3 cold weather crops are grown in Alaska during extended sunlight
cabbage, cauliflower, rhubarb
in the Northeast (New England & Mid Atlantic) what are their desserts like
fruit based
Waldorf Salad is an example of what type of salad?
fruit- apples, celery, walnuts in mayo dressing
Where do the Greeks get their cheese
goat, sheep, camel
what does a pattern of hide growing symmetrically on water buffalo symbolize
good luck/ health
Why is the Northeast US healthier than the rest of us
healthy lifestyle/ physical activity lower smoking
What are the four qualities of Asian Indian traditional health beliefs
heat cold moisture dryness
Extremely spicy meat eaten in Andhra Pradesh
hot goat meat
What is the Ramadan's fast broken with
ifar
What is the most widely used meat in Middle East
lamb
Flesh of 4 footed mammals including the skeletal & non skeletal muscle
meat
Bourban w/ sugar & mint
mint julep
What makes meat red
myoglobin
What did the 19th century spanish word criollo mean
native to a specific place
What is the world's oldest fruit and staple in the Med. diet
olive
How are Pakistan meals eaten
on trays & eaten w/ hands
How much lettuce do the Salinas produced for the world
over 1/2 for the world
Most common fruit of greece
peaches
What do your doshas make up
physiological makeup/ how you think & behave
orange-sized fruit w/ a tough red outer skin and sweet red gelatinous flesh containing many seeds.
pomegranate
Three top consumed meats in the world in order
pork -> poultry -> beef
What are the 3 meats high in calories
pork, beef, lamb
What three things does meat symbolize
power, wealth, masculinity
What does Sikhism religion use for butter
pure ghee
What do Hindu dietary customs lead to
purity of mind & spirit
what gives red curry its color
red curry paste
What was the Greek immigrants ethnicity affirmed by
religion- Greek Orthodox (Christian)
What did the trade bring to Iran
rice, tea, eggplants, citrus, tamarind, garam masala
hibiscus AKA
roselle
What is the base of creole
roux
What should be avoided during Ramadan since you can't have water during the fast
salt
one who bears the blame for others
scapegoat
What did the Italians, Japanese, & Greeks bring to the West
seafood & teriyaki
What does Traditional Indian Thai look like
selection of roti, F/V pickles, yogurt
What is the wheat & barley harvest festival called
shavout
Maryland is famous for
shellfish
Fruit simmered in thick syrup
sltako
What 4 ag products are significant in the US
soybeans, wheat, corn, apples
yellow cornmeal bread w/ eggs & milk baked slow in a pan till golden crest forms on top & center remains custard like
spoon bread
What do the 7 species represent in Biblical terms
staple foods in Hebrew Bible eaten by Jews in Israel >only fruits acceptable for temple offering
What was the early Hawaiian diet based on
starchy veggies- taro, plantains, cassava, yams
What is wasabi grown for
stems
farming in which only enough food to feed one's family is produced
subsistence farming
Hard white fat on animals used to make pastry pies
suet
when does the Sabbath occur
sunset Friday until sunset Saturday- all businesses close & work is prohibited
What does goat taste like
sweet, lean, nutritious
Andhra Pradesh India seasons w/ what
tamarind & roselle (hibiscus)
What are the important factors to an Indian meal
texture, color, balance of seasonings
What do Texans emphasize on their meat
the MEAT not the sauce
What is known as the largest region in the nation
the West
In the Middle Eastern culture, babies are considered vulnerable through the umb. cord so they are
tightly swaddled
what do men wear in Sikhism
turban
What makes yellow curry yellow
turmeric
What does Ramadan fasting increase in blood levels
uric acid -> high rates kidney stones & angina pectoris
What does Vietnam treat water buffalo as
valued possessions & members of the family
What are the 3 doshas
vata, pitta, kapha
What is known as the fatted calf in the bible
veal
how should food in India be prepared
w/ love & devotion for physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual health
Horseradish and ___ are in the same family
wasabi
Staples of Pakistan
wheat, flatbreads- chapati or roti
In the middle east what is a common side dish
yogurt- tzatziki & greek
