U.S.A/Canada
This is where cultures, nationalities and ethnicities come together. (Also what the USA and Canada are depicted as)
What is a melting pot
This is a traditional dish made from masa and filled with meat, veggies, and cheese and then wrapped in a corn husk.
What are tamales
The pizza margherita is the most famous and simplest of pizza with its tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil recalling the colors of this
What is the national flag
This country is split into two
What are North Korea and South Korea
This soup is made with meat stock, onions and often served with croutons or a large piece of bread covered with cheese on top
What is French Onion Soup
In the 1870's the Hamburg steak was offered in fancy restaurants a decade later this was created
What is a hamburger
The currency is called this
What is Peso
This is an independent city-state located in the heart of Rome
What is Vatican City
This country is often referred to as a powerhouse of e-sports
What is South Korea
These little fried pancakes made from shaved potatoes are a Hanukkah staple menu item
What are Latkes
Many vendors set up carts on the streets of cities to sell what they called "dachshund sausages" This may have been the origin of this
What is a hot dog
This is a religious and social event that emphasizes the importance of family and society in the life of a young women
What is a Quinceanera
Southern Italians maintain the tradition of this
(You don't call or visit people during this time because it is considered inconsiderate)
What is a Siesta
This unique animal is found in Panama and is thought to bring people good luck
What are Golden Frogs
This country is where Tempura (deep fried vegetables and seafood) originated from
What is Portugal
Invented by Portuguese traders and missionaries living in Nagasaki. It spread across Japan in the 16th century.
In late Winter and early Spring this is the starch that is stored in the trunks of trees and converted into sugar that rises in the sap
What is maple syrup
These 3 foods are a staple in Cuban cuisines
What is rice, beans and plantains
This bread made from a mixture of flour, water, yeast, salt and a final touch of olive oil originated in Liguria but has conquered Italy and the world with its number of variations
What is Focaccia bread
What is bread
Portuguese cuisine is famous for this
What is seafood
This is a very popular Canadian dish that came out in the 1950's. (You can even get it at McDonalds)
What is Poutine
This is a yearly celebration to celebrate Mexico's victory over the second French empire at the battle of Puebla in 1862
What is Cinco de Mayo
It is considered bad luck when (name 2)
1. you spill olive oil or salt
2. never sit 13 people at the dinner table
3. make sure bread is never placed upside down on the table
Carimanolas are a crunchy yuca roll, deep fried and filled with ground beef and are enjoyed at this time
When is breakfast
(although it can be eaten at other times as well)
This is the study of the relationship between food and culture, the art of preparing and serving rich or delicate and appetizing food, the cooking styles of particular regions, and the science of good eating
What is Gastronomy