Food and Culture, Lesson 4: Northern and Southern Europeans
Research and then summarize the immigration patterns of Northern and Southern Europeans.
Looking at the following menus, can you describe the traditional food habits of England, Ireland and Italy?
List five of your favorite foods. Do any of these foods have roots in Europe? You may have to do a little research about these foods unless you already know their origins.
Describe your typical meal cycle and meal composition. Are these similar to those in Europe?
What is the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking? What are the origins of these styles?
Research and then write a comparison/contrast essay on the immigrant experiences of the Irish and Italians.
How did the New World foods such as tomatoes, potatoes and corn influence European food preparation. Compare and contrast the foods Europeans ate in the Middle Ages and today.
Why is the Mediterranean diet considered healthy?
Looking at the following menus, can you describe the traditional food habits of England, Ireland and Italy?
A French Lunch
Wine
An Italian Lunch
Biscotti and Espresso
Spanish Tapas
Optionally, you can make one or more of these menus for your family.
List five of your favorite foods. Do any of these foods have roots in Europe? You may have to do a little research about these foods unless you already know their origins.
Describe your typical meal cycle and meal composition. Are these similar to those in Europe?
What is the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking? What are the origins of these styles?
Research and then write a comparison/contrast essay on the immigrant experiences of the Irish and Italians.
How did the New World foods such as tomatoes, potatoes and corn influence European food preparation. Compare and contrast the foods Europeans ate in the Middle Ages and today.
Why is the Mediterranean diet considered healthy?
