Food and Culture: Lesson 5: Central Europeans, People of the Former Soviet Union and Scandinavians
What were common staples of central Europeans, Scandinavians and people of the Former Soviet Union? What were their methods of preserving foods?
Research the foods of Central Europe, the Former Soviet Union and Scandinavia.
- List two well-known foods associated with being prepared in Germany, Poland, Scandinavians and people of the Former Soviet Union and one other central European country.
- Describe three sausages that can be found in Germany or Poland.
- List four food in the United States that are thought to be descended from eastern European countries.
- What is the German Abendbrot?
- What is zakuski in a Russian meal? What foods may be included?
- What is a smorgasbord in Scandinavian countries? What foods might be included?
- Are their any religious holiday foods in central European countries?
- Describe a traditional Christmas or Easter dessert for three countries in central Europe, the Former Soviet Union and one Scandinavian country.
- Describe the religion, worldview and food beliefs attributed to the Gypsies.
Optionally, pick one of the meals below and serve one or more of the dishes to your family. Did you like it? Why or why not?
German Abendbrot
A selection of sausages, sliced ham and cheeses
Beer or white wine
A Russian Dinner
Vodka and Beer
A Swedish Lunch
Milk or Beer
