In which region of the world is Noodles a staple food?
What is Eastern Asia?
This is the name of the technique used in large scale farming to grow mass amounts of a single crop
What is Monocropping?
This food related tradition began in North America, when colonists asked natives to help them learn how to survive harsh winters, and is now a celebration of family, forgiveness and gratitude.
What is Thanksgiving?
This is the most common cooking technique used in South America
What is Asado?
This tool is common across many cultures, and is used for grinding up spices and creating pastes. It is traditionally made of wood or stone, and its common English name is…
What is a mortar and pestle?
In which 2 regions of the world, is barbequed meat a staple?
What is South America, and West Africa?
Which region of the world has the worst climates and soil qualities for growing a variety of foods?
What is Africa?
The most celebrated food related holiday around the globe is…
What is Christmas?
The process of cooking food by submerging in incredibly hot oil to generate a crispy exterior and moist interior when executed properly. Common in North American Culture.
What is deep frying?
This deep pan is used in Asian cuisines for making stir frys and cooking noodles.
What is a Wok?
What are the three sisters?
What is corn, squash and beans?
What is a cash crop?
A crop grown not for consumption by local inhabitants but to be sold for profit
This cultural tradition involves refraining from eating or drinking between sunrise or sunset, teaches participants compassion for those who go without food, and encourages acts of charity.
What is Eid-al-Fitr?
The process of quickly heating foods to high temperatures in a small amount of oil, and tossing regularly to ensure foods do not burn. Common practice is Asian culture.
What is Stir fry?
This oven reaches incredibly high temperatures, is often made of clay, is used to roast stews and meats, and cook flatbreads in Indian Cuisine
What is a Tandoor Oven?
In what region of the Asia is pork largely avoided due to religious practices?
What is Western Asia (India)? Also, many parts of Africa.
Which region in Asia has the largest shoreline, and thus relies heavily on sea based foods?
What is South Eastern Asia?
This Latin celebration includes food offerings to the deceased ancestors, including candy skulls, dead bread, and the deceased’s favorite foods.
Dia de Los Muertos
The process of cooking foods using moisture particles trapped within the cooking vessel.
What is Steaming?
This African tool has a cone shaped lid, with a flat base, is designed to keep moisture in while cooking a dish, and is commonly made of clay.
What is Tagine?
What was the original reason that regions closer to the equator use more spices?
What is to prevent bacterial growth, and naturally preserve foods from decay in hot climates.
Name 4 benefits of the invention of agriculture.
Could feed more people, did not need to travel as far for food, food could be traded for work, more diversity in options, food production was more reliable/stable.
During the Lunar New Year, this dish signifies abundance.
What is whole fish or meat?
This is the Chiliote way of cooking foods underground, by burying food wrapped in large banana or rhubarb leaves, and heating with a fire and coals above.
What is Curanto?
A pot that is usually made of clay and is used for cooking traditional Persian stews, soups and rice dishes. It has a small cone shaped lip which allows for steam to escape during cooking as well as a handle on the side.
What is a Dizi Pot?