1. La comida del mundo hispanico
I can identify typical food choices in Spanish-speaking countries. I can recognize and analyze the rich diversity of Spanish-speakers and the Spanish-speaking world.

2. Europe
España - Spain

3. North America
Mexico

4. Central America
Costa Rica

5. South America
Colombia
Argentina

6. Caribbean Islands
Puerto Rico

7. Interest Grouping
We are going to attempt to group you by which country you are interested in reading about….
Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica, Colombia, Puerto Rico.
While Reading… Decipher Meaning (Interpret)
Vocabulary (los frijoles)
Cognates (mexicana)
Context Clues

8. What to do 2 Food Culture Facts – English 2 Food Dishes
Label dish in Spanish
List ingredients in English
Write everything on your space in the chart
Decide who will present each part of the information you gathered

9. Spain Food Culture Facts The food follows the Mediterranean diet.
People eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Bread is important each meal.
People in the coastal zone eat a lot of fish

10. La Paella Valenciana

11. La Paella Valenciana

12. La Tortilla de Patatas

13. Mexico Food Culture Facts
The food is famous for having a strong flavor and being spicy.
Corn and rice are important.
Much of the “Mexican food” in the U.S. is based on Mexican ingredients, but is not the same as the real thing.

14. Los Huevos Rancheros

15. Las Enchiladas

16. Argentina Food Culture Facts
Lunch is the most important meal of the day where people go home and eat a big lunch.
The food comes from European influence.
A typical diet includes lots of bread, pasta, and red meat.

17. Bife a Caballo

18. Churrasco

19. Costa Rica Food Culture Facts A typical dishes include rice and beans.
The food is not spicy.
The plates do not use a lot of cheese.
The food is not expensive.

20. Gallo Pinto

21. Arroz con Leche

22. Colombia Food Culture Facts One of the better options is “fast food”.
The fruit is popular and important.
You can find 5 different types of mango and 6 different types of banana.

23. La Empanada

24. La Arepa

25. Puerto Rico Food Culture Facts Puerto Rican people love chicken.
The people use a lot of spices.
Many traditional families still cook soup in cauldrons.

26. El Arroz con Pollo

27. Asopao

28. Exit Ticket
Name one dish that you be interested in trying? What are the ingredients?
Which food culture fact surprised you the most and why?
In your own words, explain what I mean by the quote, “Not everyone who speaks Spanish eats tacos for dinner.”