Susan Jennifer Brooke Katelyn
The Asia and Pacific Plant Protection Commission (APPPC) ◦ 24 Main Focus: ◦ Japan, China ◦ Taiwan, Thailand ◦ Philippines, Bruneí ◦ Malaysia, Singapore ◦ Indonesia, Vietnam
Thailand: ◦ 3 Seasons: Cool (Nov-Feb), HOT (April-May), Rainy (June-Oct) ◦ Monsoon: mid May-September ◦ 75-92° Indonesia: ◦ coastal lowlands; larger islands have mountains ◦ tropical; hot, humid; moderate in highlands
“Asia”= Used by ancient Greeks to describe the civilizations east of their empire. Agriculture ◦ Rice ◦ Mango, Papaya, and Pineapple. Forestry & Fishing ◦ China, Indonesia, and Malaysia make up ½ of the forested lands in Asia.
Southwest ◦ Countries of India, Sir Lanka, Pakistan, Burma ◦ Ingredients: hot peppers, black pepper, cloves, other strong spices, ghee (a butter oil), milk, chapati, and beans. Curry with a yogurt base Northeast ◦ Countries of China, Korea, Japan ◦ Ingredients: emphasize fats, oils, and sauces vinegar and garlic. Dishes are relatively oily Southeast ◦ Countries of Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei ◦ Ingredients: fish sauce, galangal, lemon grass, and tamarind, chilies. Curry with a coconut milk base All use rice, ginger, and garlic. Southwest culture are also known for bread such as naan and Northeast their use of noodles.
Per Week on Groceries ◦ China: $ ◦ India: $39.27, ◦ Japan: $ In India 68.8% live with $2.00 a day and in China its 27.2%
Import: Cocoa, Cereal, dairy, beef, soybeans Export: spices, seafood, chocolate, tropical fruits, rice
Buddhism: Lacto-ovo, beef, fish (Thailand, Cambodia) Hindu: Vegetarian, beef (Bali) Muslim: Pork (Malaysia, Indonesia) Christian (Philippians)
Southwest Style ◦ Includes cuisines from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Burma Northeast Style ◦ Includes cuisines from China, Korea, and Japan Southeast Style ◦ Includes cuisines from Thailand, Loas, Cambodia, Veit Nam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei
Wok Cleaver Chopstick
Asian Pacific Heritage Month ◦ In the month of May by American in the United States
Manager: Susan Grilliot Workers: Katie Woehnker Brooke Munson Jennifer Dirksen