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.