1 Chapter 3 Cuisine

2 Cuisine Typical foods Ways of cooking associated with group of people

3 Culture BeliefsValuesBehaviors **shared by a group

4 Cultures Subcultures Ex. Teen Culture –Pizza, hamburgers, nachos

5 Ethnic food **foods and food traditions belonging to an ethnic group

6 Religious Customs Includes periods of feasting and fasting Christians avoid meat during Lent Islam prohibits pork Hinduism prohibits beef and aviods other meats

7 Holiday Customs Name some holidays and give examples of food traditions? List local community events that involve food? –Kraut and hot dogs

8 Local Food Supply Affected by: **climate and geography Coast = seafood Fruit = tropical countries

9 Commerce Foods produced in one place can become part of a cuisine somewhere else Bananas = Malaysia, now grown in Central America and shipped to U.S.

10 Immigration and Travel People move to a new place Bring in familiar food Brings them comfort

11 Foods in North America Native Americans helped European settler survive by teaching about local foods **turkey, squash, pumpkin, lima beans, corn, cranberries

12 Regional Foods in North America Foods that are special to the area

13 Regional in U.S. South –Peach desserts –Pecan pie South west –BBQ beef –TexMex Midwest –Pork and corn on the cob Pacific Coast –Salmon, crab, berries

14 New England and eastern Canada –Maple syrup used in lots of recipes –Florida = key lime pie –San Fransisco = sourdough bread

15 Healthful Foods from other Cultures Asian cuisines = mixed dishes with vegies Mexico and Central America = cut up fruit as street snack Mediterranean = rice and pasta Hispanic = beans and rice seasoned with herbs, spices and vegies

16 Exploring World of food Try food at regional or ethnic festivals Traveling = experiment with local foods Look for regional foods at local markets Eat at an ethnic restaurant

17 Continued Ask a friend to prepare a traditional dish Search food site on the net

18 What foods area part of your family traditions??

19 Summary Cuisine and food customs differ from region to region, yet are interconnected American cuisine has developed from many cultures Each region of the U.S. has foods special to that area Eating a variety of foods from different cultures can add flavor and nutrition to your meal

20 Activity Corn is an American original Most important crop in the U.S. Find 2 recipes featuring corn or corn meal

21 Celebration Meals Choose a type of celebration, such as birthday, wedding, or national holiday. List as many examples as you can of foods you associate with this celebration. Explain the ways in which you think food contributes to the celebration of the event.