1. The United States & Canada
By: Shannae, Delicia & Marisa

2. History
Food customs of the United States began with the Native Americans
They were great farmers
They cultivated fruits and vegetables
Beans, corn, and squash were the basis of their diets
They hunted wild game, gathered nuts and berries, and fished

3. History
British and Spanish were the first permanent colonists in the United States
French were next and after that the Dutch arrived
The Native Americans taught the colonists how to hunt, fish, and plant crops

4. New England
Seafood and wild game supplemented the food the New Englanders could grow at home
The waters provided lobsters, crabs, clams, and other specialties
The forests provided wild turkeys, geese, ducks, and pheasants
They made a lot of baked goods which included Indian bread, Sally Lunn, and johnnycakes

5. New England
To survive the long cold winters they learned to dry and salt foods to preserve them
They commonly dried beans, corn, and apples
Later they would soak them in water and cook them until tender
Native Americans taught them to soak the dried beans overnight

6. Mid-Atlantic
New Jersey is a major center of fresh fruit and vegetable production
They ship apples, peaches, beans, cranberries, tomatoes, onions, asparagus, cucumbers, peas, and melons to any part of the country
This region was settled by Swedish, German, Dutch, and British immigrants

7. Mid-Atlantic The Dutch were excellent bakers
They baked cookies, doughnuts, molasses cake, gingerbread figures
The introduced waffles, coleslaw, cottage cheese, and griddle cakes
Soup was a popular dish for the Dutch
German foods included sauerbraten, sauerkraut, liverwurst, and pork
Noodles, dumplings , potato pancakes, and other filling foods were served

8. South
Immigrants from France, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Spain all settled in the South
Sugarcane, rice, and peanuts were most economically important food crops
Farmers grew fruits and vegetables
Waters and forests were important sources of food
They could catch fish, turtles, crabs, etc…
Wild game was abundant
Corn is a main dish of the South

9. Soul Food
Soul food combines the food customs of African slaves with the food customs of Native Americans and European sharecroppers
Okra is a green, pod shaped vegetable that was brought to the United States from Africa
Yams are sweet potatoes that have moist orange flesh
Slaves added them to stews, fried them as fritters, and made them into a pudding called “pone”

10. Midwest
Beef, pork, lamb, and poultry are produced in large quantities in the Midwest
Farmers grew fruits and vegetables
Lakes and streams provided a variety of fish
Midwest cooking as a whole is hearty and uncomplicated
Broiled steak, roast beef, baked and has brown potatoes, and corn on the cob were staples of the Midwest diet

11. Midwest Immigrants who settled here brought their own kinds of food
Fruit, hot cereal, cornmeal mush, pancakes, bacon, eggs, toast, and coffee was a filling breakfast
Swedish meatballs, Greek moussaka, German bratwurst, Polish sausage, and Italian lasagna have become almost as common as steak and potatoes

12. West and Southwest Beef plays an important part in western cooking
They grill and barbeque
Lamb is also important because they roasted and stewed it
Foods were brought from Native American and Hispanic immigrants
This included corn, squash, beans, cattle, sheep, saffron, olive oil, anise, and red and green peppers

13. West and Southwest
The Mexicans always cooked tamales, tostadas, tacos, tortillas, beans, corn, and sopapillas

14. Pacific Coast They grow all kinds of fruit and vegetables
Avocados, papayas, pomegranates, dates, Chinese cabbage, kale, and okra
Oranges, grapefruit, lettuce, and tomatoes are most common
They get fish, shellfish, lobsters, crabs, shrimp from the ocean

15. Pacific Coast
Steaks, chops, and other standard fare of the United States make up much of the diet of the Pacific Northwest
Tacos, tamales, enchiladas, guacamole, chili, and refried beans came from Mexico to the Pacific
Sourdough is a dough containing active yeast plants

16. Hawaiian Islands Most Hawaiians eat 3 meals a day
Breakfast- fruit, cereal, eggs, coffee
Lunch and dinner- poi, fish, and seaweed, along with vegetables and desserts
They have sugar plantations because the Chinese brought it
The Chinese also brought rice, bean sprouts, Chinese cabbage, soy beans, snow peas, and bamboo shoots

17. Canada They developed the new dietary intakes
The recommended levels of nutrient intake
The variety of foods include
Fruits, vegetables, and grain products
They harvest strawberries, smelts, apples, and maple sugar
British, Scottish, Irish, French, and German settlers all had an effect on the development of Canadian cuisine

18. Canada
Pork is one of the most commonly eaten meat in some parts of Canada
Poultry and chicken are a common main dish
Meat, like, bear, caribou, and moose are what they eat
Peas, leaf lettuce, radishes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn are common vegetables
A variety of flavorful cheeses are produced throughout the country as well

19. Review
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Questions: 1,3,4,5,6,8,10