Northeast
Who settled the majority of the Northeast region in the 1700's-1900's?
Europeans
What are the 2 different landforms of this region?
Highlands & Lowlands
What are the 2 major rivers that run through this region?
Colorado & Rio Grande rivers
What are the two major rivers that flow through this region?
Mississippi and Missouri Rivers
What immigrant group influenced the food scene in the Northwest area?
Asian Immigrants (Chinese/Japanese)
What state in the Northeast produces the most maple syrup?
Vermont
What is the "holy trinity" of Cajun cuisine?
Onion, celery, bell pepper
What is 227 miles long 18 miles wide, and 1 mile deep that is in Arizona?
Grand Canyon
Describe the weather in the Midwest region.
Spring - mild/rainy
Winter - cold/snowy
Summer - HOT/humid
Fall - cool/dry
What is the largest mountain range in the USA that spans from New Mexico all the way into Canada?
Rocky Mountains
What food group is feature in many Northeast regional recipes?
Seafood!
What are 3 characteristics of soul food?
Comforting/Hearty, Bold flavors, Community Centered
What sever weather event happens frequently in Texas and Oklahoma every year?
Tornadoes
What states are the #1 producers of dairy, corn, and wheat?
Iowa = Corn
Wisconsin = Dairy
Kansas/North Dakota = Wheat
Describe the weather/climate in Hawaii:
Hot, Humid/Tropical, rainy
Who are the Pennsylvania Dutch?
(Amish) German Immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania.
Cajun style cooking is a blend of what 4 groups of people?
African, Spanish, French, Native American
What is the main spoken language (besides english), and the popular type of music in this region?
Spanish and Country Music
Who settled the Midwest in the 1800's?
Western/Northern European Settlers
What state is the #1 Producer of Potatoes?
Idaho
Name 5 popular foods of the northeast region
Lobster rolls, Clam chowder, Whoopie Pies, Boston Baked Beans, Ruben Sandwich
Name 5 popular foods of the southeast region:
Fried Chicken, Collard Greens, Biscuits/Gravy, Pecan Pie, Jambalaya/Gumbo, Seafood Boil
Who influenced the food fusion of the southwest?
Native American's, Spanish, Mexican's and American's
Name 5 popular foods of the Midwest region:
Cincinnati Chili, Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, Minnesota Tater tot hot dish, Iowa Pork Tenderloin, Wisconsin Cheese Curds & Ice Cream
What is a popular food dish in Hawaii?
Poke Bowl