1. Greece Brooke Dillard Haley Kavanaugh Ashley Outman Samantha Turnwald

2. History, Ritual Foods, and Customs Brooke Dillard

3. History  Archestratus thought to have written the first cookbook in 350 B.C  Ancient Greek cuisine founded on Mediterranean triad: wheat, olive oil, wine  Meat was rarely eaten; fish more common  Technological progress=meat more available today

4. Ritual foods  Most ancient element: Olive oil  Olive trees prominent throughout region  Distinctive taste

5. Ritual foods  Fresh fruits and vegetables; colorful diet Typical Greek salad

6. Ritual foods Fasolada “National food of the Greeks” Soup of beans, olive oil, and vegetables

7. Customs  Light breakfasts  Evening meal is eaten very late (~10pm)  Often eat meals outside  Known for their hospitality  All major ceremonies involve food

8. Food Guide, Herbs and Spices

9. Greek Food Pyramid

10. Mediterranean Diet Food Guide  No portion recommendations on pyramid  Physical activity is the foundation  Plant-based foods  75 % of fat supplied by olives and olive oil  Occasional poultry, eggs and meat

11. Mediterranean Diet vs. ChooseMyPlate - Olive oil - No portions - Plant–based foods, fish and dairy - Few poultry, eggs and meats - Vegetable oils - Portion controls - Vegetables, fruits, grains, protein and dairy at every meal - Physical activity important - Keep sweets to a minimum

12. Traditional Flavorings Herbs  Basil  Bay Leaf  Dill  Mint  Oregano  Rosemary  Sage  Thyme Spices  Cinnamon  Cloves  Cumin  Sesame Seed

13. Weather and Geography Haley Kavanaugh

14. Land  Peninsula  Farmland  Fish  Islands  Fish  Mountains

15. Summer  Warm  Dry  Plenty of Sunshine

16. Winter  Mild  Some rain

17. Imports and Exports Haley Kavanaugh

18. Exports to USA  Feta Cheese  Olives  Olive Oil  Greek Herbs  Fruit  Vegetables  Alcoholic drinks/beverages  Dairy products and eggs

19. Imports from USA  Nuts  Medicinal equipment  Fuel Oil

20. Cooking Methods Samantha Turnwald

21. Cooking Methods Fairly simple and straight forward Many cooking methods are universal across different regions although Greece has diverse geography and climate Many recipes and accompanying methods have been handed down through the generations, with little adaptation.

22. Cooking Methods  The name of the often dish incorporates the method of preparation and/or the cooking vessel:  Ladi is Greek olive oil and Ladthera refers to dishes prepared with lots of olive oil.  Stoforno means in the oven.  Psito means roasted and this is how the Greeks like their pork, wild boar and lamb.  Ograten is a dish covered with béchamel sauce and cheese. The best example of this is Moussaka, the most famous Greek dish of all.  Vrasto means boiled and usually applies to wild greens picked during the rainy season.

23. Serving  Famous for hospitality  A traditional and delightful Greek custom is the offering of spoon sweets to guests as a symbol of hospitality. Glyko is nothing more than a thick fruit, or vegetable, preserve. They are called spoon sweets because the usual serving size is a well-filled teaspoon.

24.  The midday meal if often eaten in the afternoon, about 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. and it has been traditionally the main meal of the day  Dinner is eaten late in the evening.

25. Food Supply  Climate perfect for growing olive and lemon trees  cheeses, oils, fruits, nuts, grains, legumes, and vegetables, greens and herbs that grow in the wild  Fish and Seafood  Lamb and Goat are traditional meals of the Holidays  Vineyards cover much of Greece's hilly terrain