Food and Culture Chapter 15
ethnic group is one of the most notable in the northern Mountain states and known for sheep ranching?
Basques
What state is known for its whiskey being aged in charred oak barrels
Kentucky
What state is the leading producer of catfish in the nation
Mississippi
Red-eye gravy
Needs ham to make this
Which Northeast region includes the state of Rhode Island
New England
Lutefisk
Norwegian preserved fish
In what state are oyster roasts a favorite
South Carolina
Barbecue in what state involves using two sauces, the mop and the sauce on the side
Texas
In what state is the highest rate of heavy drinking found
Wisconsin
Which of the following regions in Texas is known for its rice growing, affluent agriculture
eastern
What is the term used to describe home-style food prepared with local ingredients
regional fare
What German religious outcast group settled in the Mid-Atlantic states and became known as the Pennsylvania Dutch
Amish, Mennonites, Schwenkfelders
What European settlers are primarily responsible for the Cajun fare that is synonymous with Louisiana
French
Creole cuisine is a combination of which of the following cuisines
French, Spanish, African, English, and Native American
Ohio is well-known nationally for its Cincinnati chili, an all-beef version created by _____ immigrants.
Greek and macedonian
Pasties
Introduced by miners from Cornwall, they often have a decorative edge
What state is noteworthy for its commercial hog farms which produce 25% of the pork consumed in the nation
Iowa
Hot breads are the cornerstone of every meal in what region of the U.S.
South atlantic
T/F:Most of the land in Hawaii is devoted to sugar cane production and the many sugar cane plantations continuing to be a major economic driving force.
T
T/F:Native American taught the colonists in New England how to use corn in puddings and breads
T
T/F:Technically "wild rice" is not a rice.
T
T/F:The West is the largest region both in terms of geographical area and in population
T
T/F:The early Spanish settlers brought key limes to Florida
T
T/F:When hard apple cider is distilled, this is known as applejack or apple brandy
T
In what state were the first breweries founded
Wisconsin
Northeastern states share
an early history of interactions with Native American societies
Who are the peoples who cultivated corn, beans, chile peppers, squash and pumpkins in the West prior to European contact
Pueblo
What province of Canada is heavily influenced by the French
Quebec
Approximately how much money per capita is spent on food for households with incomes below $20,000 a year
1400
Rocky Mountain Oysters
Popular item where beef ranching occurs
What religion is notable for its high numbers of adherents in the South
Christians
In the South, poultry is especially associated with what state
Delaware
T/F:California is known as "America's Breadbasket
F
T/F:In Oklahoma, the Native Americans who lived there were mainly hunters and gatherers with little agriculture.
F
T/F:The highest percentage of Christians is found in the West South Central and East South Central regions
F
T/F:Wisconsin can thank the Swedish immigrants for the dairy and breweries for which this state is famous
F
The first ice cream parlor was founded in
Pennsylvania
What is the most important agricultural commodity in Kansas
beef
What state is known for emphasizing fresh and local cuisine
california
What region of the U.S. has the highest percentage of the population
south
What is the dominant agricultural activity of the Mountain states
Cattle and sheep ranching
Which state is often called the "garden basket" due to its numerous commercial crops
NJ
What state is second only to California in wine production
NY
What region of the U.S. prefers foods that are prepared by roasting, boiling and stewing and are simply made
New England
What region of the U.S. has the largest percentage of whites in the nation
midwest
What region of the U.S. is known as the Great Plains
midwest
What type of regional fare is described as no-frills homestead and farm food
midwestern
What region of the U.S. is known for its bean dishes, in particular baked beans and bean pot
new england
What part of the United States has a lower percentage of persons under age 15 and a higher percentage over age 65 compared to the rest of the regions
northeastern
An abundance of simple foods means hospitality in the west north central Midwest region because
of the lack of specialty ingredients in the homestead areas.
What is the traditional lunch specialty "meal in a turnover" which is popular in Michigan called
pasties
Main commodity in Alaska
seafood
Plantations in the South were generally
self-sufficient in terms of both food stuffs and most household goods
Who were the first European explorers to settle the South Atlantic states in Florida?
spanish
What vegetable popular in Arizona is a relative of the cherry and looks like a green tomato
tomatillo
New England desserts
were usually fruit based, like pies and roly-polys
What region of the country has the highest percentages of the population coming from Asians, Latinos, and Native Americans
west
What region was largely unknown to whites before the 19th century
west
Booyaw
wild game stew
What state is the leading U.S. producer of sweetened condensed milk, butter and cheese
wisconsin
