1. Foods of different cultures

2. video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po0O9tRXCyA

3. Philosophical question
American food is a good reflection of our culture.

4. influences Food customs differ with each culture
Culture- includes food eaten , the way you live, and the way they act
Share your culture and foods you eat that may not be familiar

5. influences Geography Includes the location and climate of the land
Also includes the type of soil and water sources
The layout of the land also plays a role- hilly, flat, mountainous
The Geography affects the type of food that can be grown locally and
- ex- fish can be found more plentifully near oceans and citrus produces more fruit in long warm seasons. Rice grows well in marshy regions

6. influences Religion Religion influences foods of cultures as well
Unleavened (flat, thin) bread is a part of the Jewish Passover Meal
Another example is the bread and wine of communion, or Easter eggs of the Christian faith
In Germany, pretzels are used as a symbol of prayer
A rich Russian cheesecake with letters XB is used to celebrate Easter
Some religions restrict the eating of some items (ex. Hindus may not eat beef, Islamic people may not eat pork

7. influences
Tradition
Traditions are customs that are based down from generation to generation
Many traditions center around holidays and call for special foods
For example the Chinese eat a ten course dinner in celebration of Chinese new year
Some traditions are based on folklore
In Swedish culture eating “dream herring” or “dream porridge”
on Midsummer eve is a way to find out about the future
Traditions related to art also affect food customs
The Japanese use food as an art form, and create depictions
of mountains, rivers, trees, and the flowers of springtime

8. Food customs of the united states
Early influences
The English, Spanish and French were some of the first settlers in North America
They brought their own food customs from their homelands and learned about food customs of the Native Americans
Some foods include corn, pumpkins, squash, peppers, cranberries, and peanuts
Native Americans also taught colonists to hunt and fish

9. Food customs of the united states
Regional Differences
When settlers came to the United States, they tended to stay and settle with others from their culture
As a result, different regions of the United States are noted for distinct cooking styles
Can you think of any examples?

10. Northeast states- food
Northeast and Middle Atlantic States
These states are close to the Atlantic ocean- climate is cool
Berries, apples, beans, corn and squash can be grown during the warm season
Maple trees flourish and are used to make maple syrup
The pilgrims learned foods from the Native Americans and combined with English ties- pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, clam chowder, and baked beans

11. Northeast states- food
Seafood such as lobster is very popular in the Northeast
They are also known for wild game such as pheasant, turkey, and duck
Other specialties of this region include donuts, waffles, chicken and dumplings, bagels and lox, sausages, hot dogs, and pretzels

12. South region- foods South
Climate- long, warm growing seasons that allow crops like corn, rice, sugarcane, sweet potatoes, peaches, and peanuts
Popular meats are pork, chicken, catfish, trout, bass, turtle
Citrus fruits are grown in Florida

13. South- soul food
Soul food is popular in the South and is based on food customs of African slaves, Native Americans, and less wealthy Europeans
Most soul food is hot and spicy and includes vegetable such as squash, black eyed peas, okra, and greens

14. South- creole
Creole is a cooking style found mostly in New Orleans- Creole food finds its roots in French, Spanish, and Native American cultures
Most dishes contain a mixture of rice, tomatoes, okra, seafood, poultry, hot sausage and meat
This includes gumbo and jambalaya

15. West and southwest- foods
Climate of the southwest is rocky or sandy so raising large crops is difficult
Cattle farms are common in this area, and some fruits and veggies such as potatoes are grown in areas like Idaho
Cooking has been influenced by Mexicans, Spaniards, and Native Americans
Hot peppers are used in much of South Western cooking
BBQ beef, chili, tamales, and nachos are popular in the southwest
Western foods also have a Spanish and Native American influence, and stews made with lamb, veggies, and potatoes

16. MIDWEST- FOODS
Midwest US has flat land with rich soil with a warm growing season
This region is nicknamed the “breadbasket” because so much corn, grain, and soybeans are grown there
Many farms raise cattle, dairy cows, pigs, and chickens
Many ethnic groups have influenced this region including Scandinavians, Swiss, German, French, Polish, Irish and Greek
Midwesterners are known for serving large simple dinners centering around beef, pork, chicken, mashed potatoes, veggies, bread, pies and cakes
They are also known for throwing potlucks

17. West coast states- food
The pacific ocean supplies much seafood to states along the west coast
Many fruits and vegetables grow well in California due to the warm weather and plentiful rainfall
Fruits include avocados, oranges, grapes, papayas, nuts and dates
Crops in Oregon and Washington have cooler weather have cooler and milder weather, and crops include apples, peaches, apricots and berries
Californians tend to be adventurous eaters, and are influenced mainly by Asian and Mexican culture
Northern west coast states have an abundance of crab, clams, and salmon
West coast states are famous for their sourdough bread-
a bread made from a special started that gives it a fermented sour flavor

18. Alaska- foods
Alaska is surrounded by ocean – part of the state is in the Arctic region
Alaska has long cold winters that make natural food sources scarce
The southern part of Alaska has a more mild climate and some fruits and veggies can be grown
Wild caribou, reindeer, rabbit and bear can also be used for food
Other Alaskan foods include caribou sausage, reindeer steak, king crab, salmon and trout
Huckleberry pie and cranberry ketchup are also favorites
Most Alaskans are native to the land so food is very traditional

19. Hawaii- foods
Hawaii is made up of a chain of islands in the South Pacific
It has a mild climate and a long growing season
Tropical fruits such as pineapples, mangoes, coconuts, and papayas grow well, as well as vegetables such as snow peas, water chestnuts, Chinese cabbage, and squash
Hawaii’s first settlers were Polynesians, then later Europeans and Japanese settlers brought items such as rice, coconuts, breadfruit, sugarcane, chicken and pork
Stir-frying as a technique was introduced by the Chinese- cooking small pieces of food over high heat with very little oil

20. Project- menu planning
You will create a restaurant using information gathered from your research and create a themed restaurant and menu.
Your research will be a minor grade and the restaurant plan and menu will be a major grade
You may choose your groups (2-3) but choose wisely and make sure someone in your group is familiar with technology
Your region must be international, not domestic- ex. Swedish food, not Alaskan