1. Spain!

2. Ingredients From New World
Tomato
Potato
Sweet Potato
Vanilla
Chocolate
Beans
Zucchini
Peppers

3. Agricultural Production
Largest producer of olives in world
Chief agricultural products:
Barley Potatoes
Milk Tomatoes
Olives Wheat
Oranges Grapes
Poor soil and dry climate results in low production.

4. Livestock Sheep main livestock Europe’s leading fishing country
Fishing industry includes:
Mussels
Sardines
Cod
Anchovies
Squid

5. Wine
Spain has over 2.9 million acres (over million hectares) planted
3rd largest producer of wine in the world
France is #1
Italy is #2

6. Imbedded In Culture
In Spain, winemakers often use the Spanish word “elaborar” (to elaborate)
As oposed to fabricar (to produce/make)
This relates to the philosophy of
“the winemaker acts as more of a nurturer of the grapes and wine rather than as a producer”

7. Classifications By Age
Crianza red wines are aged for 2 years with at least 6 months in oak. Whites and rosés must be aged for at least 1 year with at least 6 months in oak.[5]
Reserva red wines are aged for at least 3 years with at least 1 year in oak. Reserva whites and rosés must be aged for at least 2 years with at least 6 months in oak.[5]
Gran Reserva wines typically appear in above average vintages with the red wines requiring at least 5 years aging, 18 months of which in oak and a minimum of 36 months in the bottle. Gran Reserva whites and rosés must be aged for at least 4 years with at least 6 months in oak

8. Consumption 9th overall in consumption of alcohol 10.06 gallons or
38 liters a year

9. Grape Varieties 400 varieties planted throughout Spain
80% of country's wine comes from 20 grapes
Tempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha, Palomino, Airen, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel•lo, Cariñena and Monastrell

10. Wine Regions
14,000 vineyards
150 Wineries

11. Ribera del Duero
Known for their Tempranillo production

12. Valdepeñas
Drank by Hemingway
Known for high quality at low price

13. Jerez de la Frontera
Home of the Fortified wine
Sherry
15-22% ABV

14. Galicia
Vineyards in Galicia are influenced by the high humidity and close proximity to the Atlantic

18. Spanish Way of Cooking

19. Culinary Methods Frying and Deep Frying Boiling Baking
Jams, Jellies, Honey, and Alcohol Preserves
Drying and Salting
Roasting
Grilling
Broiling
Pickling
Marinade
Stews

20. Herbs
Anise Widely used to flavor cakes and herbal teas. It is also the main ingredient and name of a traditional Spanish liquor.
Aromatic Herbs Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Basil, Dill, Chamomile, Mint, Peppermint; Most common herbs for stews, salads, making sauces, teas as well as liquors.
Cumin Grows mostly in the Spanish Mountains. Used for pharmaceutical properties and in stews.
Parsley Used for garnish, and elements of various sauces for meats and fish. You can get it for free from butchers, greengrocers, and fishmongers

21. Spices and Seasonings
Cinnamon Popular in ancient times as an aphrodisiac. Mainly used in desserts. However, also favored in stews.
Cloves Used as intense flavoring in stews and dishes. It has a therapeutic virtue, such as tooth aches.
Honey Records show it has been used in Spain since the Neolithic period in order to preserve fruits and other foods. Most popular sweetener.
Mustard Mainly for dressing on red meats.
Paprika Most popular spice. In typical products, preparations, and dishes is Spanish cuisine. Such as Chorizo or Mamitako
Saffron Natural colorings and most expensive. Spain is currently the world’s leading produce and exporter. Considered to have healing properties.

22. The Food Available Pulses: Beans, Chickpeas, Peas
Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus, Carrots, Turnips, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Lettuce, Endive, Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic, Peppers, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Pumpkins, Zucchini, Spinach
Fruits: Apples, Capers, Cherries, Carob Pods, Citrus Fruits, Chirimoyas, Dates, Figs, Grapes, Raisins, Olives (Olive Oil), Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Pomegranates, Strawberries
Nuts: Acorns, Almonds, Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Pine Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts

23. Food Continued… Dairy Products: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt
Meats and Sausage: Chickens, Hens, Ham, Horse, Foal, Oxen, Cow, Bulls, Quail, Partridges, Pork, Rabbit, Hare, Sausage, Stag, Dear, Turkey
Seafood: Anchovies, Codfish, Eels, Elvers, Sea Bream, Tuna, Whale

24. Typical Meals
Breakfast (Desayuno): Usually a hot drink paired with a solid food of salty or sweet. Sometimes men have a small drink of alcohol. Small portions.
Midmorning Meal (Almuerzo): May consist of some kind of roll, or even small portions of stew. Paired with a glass of wine or other drinks. Little bigger portion than breakfast.
Lunch (Comida): Complete 3 course meal. Starter, main course, dessert. Wine together with water is the traditional drink. Biggest meal of the day.

25. Meals continued…
Mid-afternoon snack (Merienda): Usually consist of a small roll or cake with a drink. To ease the gap before dinner. Paired with a drink. Very small.
Dinner (Cena): Last meal of the day. Always with family. Same structure of Lunch. Starter, main course, dessert. Usually lighter, due to close to bedtime. Smaller than lunch, bigger than breakfast.

26. History Influence from other culture s Phoenicians- sauces
Greeks- olive oil
Romans, Carthaginians, and Jews
Moors left the biggest influence

27. History- Moors Moorish occupation from 711 AD- 1492 AD
A sophisticated people
Irrigation experts
Led to rice cultivation
Almond groves
Led to almond use in sweet and savory items
Refining sugar from juices
Seasonings
Cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, and others
Paella and polvorones

28. Polvornes
Fish Paella

29. Dietary Food Guide NAOS pyramid
Promotes Mediterranean diet and physical activity

30. Eating like a Spaniard

31. Breakfast Not like the American breakfast Light Coffee, pastry maybe

32. Tapas The Little Spanish Meal
Well after breakfast but before lunch
Snack
Bar hopping
Small plates, finger foods, hot and cold
Typical tapas

33. Lunch Largest meal Between 1:30 – 3:30 Several Courses
2 – 3 hour break
Siesta included
Conversation

34. Dinner Snack between Lunch and Dinner Smaller than Lunch
Between 9pm – 12 am
Socializing and bar-hopping afterwards

35. Custom Foods
Tapas
Churros
Tortilla Espanola
Paella
Chorizo

36. Spanish Holiday Foods Christmas Christmas Eve
Lobster, lamb, suckling pig
Tapas
Tuna with red peppers
10 pm
Sweets
Nougat
Mazapan - Marzipan, pure and simple.
Yema – type of marzipan
Polvorones - crumbly cakes.
Mantecados - another crumbly type of cake.

37. Spanish Holiday Foods
New Year’s Eve
Cava
Grapes
Traditional breakfast