food & culture exam 2
who introduced afternoon tea in UK?
Anna the 7th Duchess of Bedford in 1840. Meals were served early and dinner was served late so around 4 she would get hungry & drink tea with bread.
festivals in southern france
April 1 April Fools--> Poisson d'avril
popular breakfast foods in UK
Bangers & Mash: Sausages and mashed potatoes served with an onion gravy.
cuisine in S. France
Bouillabaisse, Salad Nicoise, Aioli, lemon, garlic, ratatouille
meal patterns in UK
Breakfast used to be a large meal now it is quicker like oatmeal or cereal (big on weekends & holidays).
culture in UK
Christianity (All forms). Many WWII immigrants. Very reserved avoid personal questions
Christmas in Portugal
Christmas Eve Dinner & post midnight mass buffet. Casserole of bacalhau, potatoes, meringue cookies.
Portuguese food habits in the U.S.
Early immigrants found that dinner was the main meal. Low dairy intake, ate sardines. Low alch & sweet intake.
Religion in Spain
Roman Catholic
religion in Portugal
Roman Catholic
religion in Italy
Roman Catholic (vatican)
Three Course Meal
Spain around 2 pm soup salad fish meet and dessert followed by fruit and cheese.
southern Europe
Spain, Portugal, Italy, southern France
New Years in Spain
Spanish and Portuguese eat twelve grapes or raisins at the twelve strokes of midnight to bring luck for each month of the new year
food habits in southern Europe
They do not drink milk, but they eat cheese. Small fish are eaten whole. Bread, pasta & grain products are complementary. Fruits are considered dessert. Dishes are differentiated by countries through their spices. nuts commonly used in desserts & added to entrees. Olive oil used in most dishes. Deep frying using in Spain.
central europe
bread is a major staple, over 100 types, often made of rye and not wheat.
cereal/grains in N. Europe
bread served on side of most meals (wheat). Otmeal and porridge are common breakfast foods (united kingson).
Pasqua (Easter) in Italy
bread with hard boiled eggs in it
breakfast in central europe
bread, butter, jam, boiled eggs, cheese and ham
In england "biscuits" may refers to
bread, cake, cookies, crackers or biscuits.
southern France May 1st
carnival of Lumas Snails. Honor small species of snails that are used for medicinal purposes.
dairy in central europe
cheese can served at any meal. Butter used instead of oil. Austrians and Germans eat whipped cream daily
beverages in central europe
coffee is most common. Beer is most common alch
italian believe unsatisfied
cravings during pregnancy could end in miscarriage.
Southern Spain
deep frying
mid afternoon in central europe
eaten after lunch and often includes tea or coffee, cake or cookies
sweets in central europe
eaten daily
second breakfast in central europe
eating at mid morning. coffee, tea, hot chocolate, pastries, bread and small sandwiches
dairy in N. Europe
eggs are served most appropriately as a breakfast food. Cheese major component of lunch. England is well known for dairy/cream.
elders in italy
elders expect and get respect
January 6 in Italy Befana
end of chrismas. Befana leaves sweets candies and toys & charcoal (like santa)
Spanish food Habits in U.S.
equal amount of proteins & plants. Adaptin to a more westernized died. 60 % men & 46% women obese.
sauces in France
espagnole, veloute, bechamel, hollandaise, tomato.
Southern France Known for
fashion, food, art and architecture.
cooking in France
finding a balance of texture, color flavor. bread & pastries.
popular lunch in UK
fish & chips
dining etiquette in Italy
fork in left hand knife in right. Do not eat until buon appetite. Server brings a check only when instructed to
health care in Ireland
free or minimal costs. Many rural towns have "local healers or healing places". Believe that good health is dependent on proper attitude and a regular life style
keys to good health in Northern Europe
good attitude and lively life style.
mid morning breakfast in spain
grilled sausages, fried squid, bread with tomato, omelet.
Spain: high or low
high context. Sit stand closer than U.S. Do not gift wine.
culture in italy
high context. open, touching.
SPAIN: Mediterranean diet characterized as health promoting:
high intake of carbs, low intake of fat. grains, vegetables, fruits, less meat and dairy. wine in moderation
health practices in italy
illness is due to contamination,suppression of emotions, supernatural causes, evil eye curse.
pubs in Ireland
important meeting place for socializing w. a relaxed atmosphere. Dialects may symbolize class standings.
Spain: cultural perspective, customs & traditions
in general from the Basque region. Quarter of a million have immigrated to the U.S. since 1820. Language was "Euskara"
Women in italy
independence is strongly valued
Christmas in Southern France
la buche de noel--> choc cake in the form of a snow covered (yule log)
Comida
light snack in spain (Tapas)
fruits in N. Europe
limited to what grows best in a cool climate. Apples, cherries, currants, lemons, melons, grapes, oranges, peaches, raspberries, rhubarb, raisins.
lunch central europe
main meal of the day served with soup, fish, 1-2 meat courses, with veg, fruit dessert with whipped cream
customs in southern france
male dominated. High context (talk with their hands). Okay sign means zero. keeps hangs out of pockets Thumbs up means okay. Open attitude toward sex outside of marriage. Greet with kisses on both cheeks.
dinner in UK
mirror that of the Irish, more American dinner.
rules of cooking in France
never mix sweet & sour. never use sweet sauce for fish dishes. do not overcook food. undercooked food may only be served if salad or fruit. use the freshest ingredients available. Wine is part of the meal, it must compliment the dish.
religion in Ireland
no state religion but most are roman Catholic.
flavor principles in italy
olive oil, tomato, garlic, herbs
Easter in Spain
orange flavored doughnuts called causers.
goulash in central europe
orginated in Hungary, popular across central europe. Large pieces of beef in a thick and mild sauce.
dumplings in central europe
originally made to feed the peasants, who only ate meat during the holidays.
french lunch menus
pate & baguette, quiche (seafood, onion or lorraine) green salad, selection of cheese/fresh fruit.
preparation of food: central europe
pickled, dried or fermented.
wild mushrooms
polish culture used them as a meat substitute on religious holidays. Commonly found in soup & pirogues.
paella
popular fish & vegetable dish in Spain
Sangria
popular fruit wine in Spain
central europe common foods created with
potatoes, beans, beets, eggs, apples, rye, wheat, barley, cabbage, port/beef, dairy, fish/seafood
cooking styles in Ireland
pride in naturalness of cooking. Broiling or roasting meat. Flavors come from strong sauces. In Ireland, pudding or pie can be considered a meal if it contains meats, game fish or veg. Animal products are key.
Spain: Christmas
roasted chestnuts, pastel de Navidad, walnut & raisen pies
Central spain
roasting
Religion in Southern France
roman Catholic
meat in central europe
sauerbraten goulash, kielbasa
Italian Chirstmas
seafood
dinner in central europe
served at night and considered to be a light meal. Salad, pickled or fish, cheese and ham, sausages side of bread.
italian food habits in the us
similar to spain
desayuno
spanish light breakfast (coffee, chocolate, churros).
Merienda
spanish tea and pastry time.
typical irish pub dinner
steak/beer & guinness pie, brown bread, apple, crumble, stout
Northern Spain
stewing
popular food in Spain
tapas
how many meals a day in southern france?
three
meal cycles in central europe
three meals a day, due to modern work schedules. Have snacks during the day
food habits in italy
three meals a day. Light breakfast heavy lunch, light dinner.
meal patterns in France
three meals daily. second helpings are not common. breakfast is light. lunch is the largest meal of the day. dinner is a light meal with soup. Becoming more Americanized (light lunch, large dinner)
Business close in Spain in the afternoon for what?
to take naps
Meal patterns in Ireland
typically have three meals a day. breakfast is a large meal. Lunch is simple & quick. afternoon there's tea with a light snack. a light dinner with meat, vegetables and a starch
butter in N. Europe
used in cooking instead of oil
cooking styles in UK
very similar to Ireland. Broiling of roasting of meats. Puddings and pies can be considered meals. Stake & Kidney pie is popular.
Sunday Roast in UK
white families attend church & they put the roast in the oven so it is ready when they get home.
Northern Europe
Ireland, France, united Kingdom. England, Scotland, Wales.
common food in Northern Europe
Meat, poultry fish, cereals, grains, dairy, fruits, vegetables
Main component of most meals in N. Europe
Meat:beef lamb,pork. Poultry: chicken, duck, pheasant. Fish/shellfish. Meats used in stews or pies.
Spain known for:
Mediterranean Beaches, Architecture, Spanish Football, Tapas and Flamenco dancers
food habits in Southern France
a way a person eats reflect their heritage.
what is Italy famous for
achitecture, art, fashion, coasts, wine and mountains
southern Europeans
animated, warm and expressive
vegetables in N. Europe
artichokes, asparagus, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, onions & potatoes.
flavor principles in Southern Europe
basil, garlic, lemon juice, rosemary, and olive oil. Almonds, hazelnuts, coffee, chocolate, liqueurs, tea & wine
Portugal: Known for
beaches, history, ceramics, pasties & castles.
Beverages in N. Europe
beer, black & herbal tea, cider, coffee, gin, port, sherry wine. Common to drink alch as part of the meal.
U.S Adaptations in S. Europe
beginning to drink more milk. Eat more meat, less fish. Use of olive oil has decreased. Fruit & veg consumption reflects general American food habits.
Spain: Holy Week
between Palm Sunday & Easter. Serve coffee, chocolate, anisette. Tortas de aceite. Cortados rellenos de cidra.