1. East Coast Cuisine

2.  What shaped New England Cuisine? ◦ Character of the people. ◦ The land.

3. Native American Influences Native American “Sacred Sisters”  Beans  Corn  Squash

4. Change…  Colonists thought Native American ways were strange & preparation methods unsophisticated.  ASAP established dairy for cheese/butter.  Grew wheat, rye, & spices. Imported peppercorns, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.

5.  Waters  Lobsters, crabs, clams  Forests  Turkeys, Geese, Ducks,  Blueberries, Cranberries, Blackberries, Apples  Maple Syrup

6. Middle Atlantic Food  What shaped Middle Atlantic Cuisine? Multiple cultures Small land area. Think “NEW YORK CITY”

7. The Pennsylvania Dutch German Settlers Cooking Style  Hearty & Simple  Very Thrifty! Culture  Seven Sweets & Seven Sours at every meal.  Excellent bakers.

8. First Taverns Eat, Drink, Lodging for you & your horses. Eating Establishments “Gobble, Gulp, & Go” (Like Fast Food) Restaurants Established Fine Dining.