greece brooke dillard haley kavanaugh ashley outman samantha turnwald
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GreeceBrooke DillardHaley KavanaughAshley OutmanSamantha Turnwald
History, Ritual Foods, and CustomsBrooke Dillard
History Archestratus thought to have written
the first cookbook in 350 B.C Ancient Greek cuisine founded on
Mediterranean triad: wheat, olive oil, wine
Meat was rarely eaten; fish more common
Technological progress=meat more available today
Ritual foods Most ancient element: Olive oil
Olive trees prominent throughout region Distinctive taste
Ritual foods Fresh fruits and vegetables; colorful diet Typical Greek salad
Ritual foodsFasolada“National food of the Greeks”Soup of beans, olive oil, and vegetables
Customs Light breakfasts Evening meal is eaten very late
(~10pm) Often eat meals outside Known for their hospitality All major ceremonies involve food
Food Guide, Herbs and Spices
Greek Food Pyramid
Mediterranean Diet Food Guide No portion recommendations on
pyramid Physical activity is the foundation Plant-based foods 75 % of fat supplied by olives and olive
oil Occasional poultry, eggs and meat
Mediterranean Diet vs. ChooseMyPlate
- Olive oil- No portions - Plant–based foods, fish and dairy- Few poultry, eggs and meats
- Vegetable oils
- Portion
controls - Vegetables,
fruits, grains, protein and
dairy at
every meal
- Physical activity
important
- Keep sweets to
a minimum
Traditional Flavorings
Herbs Basil Bay Leaf Dill Mint Oregano Rosemary Sage Thyme
Spices Cinnamon Cloves Cumin Sesame Seed
Weather and GeographyHaley Kavanaugh
Land Peninsula
Farmland Fish
Islands Fish
Mountains
Summer Warm Dry Plenty of Sunshine
Winter Mild Some rain
Imports and ExportsHaley Kavanaugh
Exports to USA Feta Cheese Olives Olive Oil Greek Herbs Fruit Vegetables Alcoholic drinks/beverages Dairy products and eggs
Imports from USA Nuts Medicinal equipment Fuel Oil
Cooking MethodsSamantha Turnwald
Cooking Methods• Fairly simple and straight
forward• Many cooking methods
are universal across different regions although Greece has diverse geography and climate
• Many recipes and accompanying methods have been handed down through the generations, with little adaptation.
Cooking Methods The name of the often dish incorporates the
method of preparation and/or the cooking vessel:
Ladi is Greek olive oil and Ladthera refers to dishes prepared with lots of olive oil.
Stoforno means in the oven. Psito means roasted and this is how the Greeks like their pork, wild
boar and lamb. Ograten is a dish covered with béchamel sauce and cheese. The
best example of this is Moussaka, the most famous Greek dish of all.
Vrasto means boiled and usually applies to wild greens picked during the rainy season.
Serving Famous for hospitality A traditional and
delightful Greek custom is the offering of spoon sweets to guests as a symbol of hospitality. Glyko is nothing more than a thick fruit, or vegetable, preserve. They are called spoon sweets because the usual serving size is a well-filled teaspoon.
The midday meal if often eaten in the afternoon, about 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. and it has been traditionally the main meal of the day
Dinner is eaten late in the evening.
Food Supply Climate perfect for
growing olive and lemon trees
cheeses, oils, fruits, nuts, grains, legumes, and vegetables, greens and herbs that grow in the wild
Fish and Seafood Lamb and Goat are
traditional meals of the Holidays
Vineyards cover much of Greece's hilly terrain