FOODS OF THE SPANISH SPEAKING WORLD
Nombre: ____________________________
FOODS OF THE SPANISH SPEAKING WORLD WEB QUEST
You will have 4 days in the lab to discover the variety of foods offered in the countries of Spanish-speakers. You will be guided through a variety of websites. Your answers will be based on the information found on specific websites. As the final activities, you will create the perfect one-day eating adventure of Spanish/Latin American Cuisine using Spanish and English and complete a Web Quest reflection in English.
I. Spanish foods of the Caribbean.
A. The first part of this web quest has to do with Spanish foods of the Caribbean. The main islands producing this type of cuisine are Cuba, The Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. Search the following websites, to discover the inspiration behind this cuisine.
1. What cultures influenced Latin Caribbean Food? How is this heritage similar among these countries, The Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico?
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2. What were the two main tribes that influenced the cuisine of, The Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico? _______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. What main culture influenced Caribbean food after Columbus? _________________________________________
A. In the Latin Caribbean community in the US, Thanksgiving Day or “Día de Acción de Gracias” is celebrated among the population of Dominicans, Cubans and people of Puerto Rico. Using the following website, , write the names down of three separate dishes from, The Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico, and next to each dish served during this holiday state whether you think its influenced comes from Spain, Africa, or others?
Food #1: _______________________________ Influence: ____________________________________
Food #2: _______________________________ Influence: ____________________________________
Food #3: _______________________________ Influence: ____________________________________
II. Spanish foods of Mexico and Central America
A. In Mexico and Central America there is a great amount of culinary influence from the indigenous people of those areas. Both the Aztec and Mayan have influenced the ingredients, preparation, and products of this area’s cooking. Search the following website, and write three products from each of the 7 Spanish-Speaking countries in Central America
Mexico: ___________________________________________________________________________
Costa Rica: ________________________________________________________________________
El Salvador: _______________________________________________________________________
Guatemala: ________________________________________________________________________
Honduras: _________________________________________________________________________
Nicaragua: ________________________________________________________________________
Panama: __________________________________________________________________________
A. Mexico is one of the largest countries in the Spanish-Speaking world. There cuisine is also quite different from other Latin American places. Using the following website, search for 6 different Mexican foods and their origins. (Mayan, Aztec, Spanish)
Mexican Food #1__________________________________________ Origin __________________
Mexican Food #2__________________________________________ Origin __________________
Mexican Food #3__________________________________________ Origin __________________
Mexican Food #4__________________________________________ Origin __________________
Mexican Food #5__________________________________________ Origin __________________
Mexican Food #6__________________________________________ Origin __________________
III. Spanish foods of South America
A. The foods of South America vary widely. For example Venezuela and Colombia have different types of foods depending on the geographical areas where people live. For example, the cuisine from the coast and the cuisine from the interior of the country are vastly different. Peru’s and Ecuador’s foods are influenced by both Europeans Spaniards and the indigenous Inca, Quechua, and Moche people.
In the Southern parts of this continent, the food is influenced by a variety of European Cultures, including, Italians, Germans, and Spaniards. This part of the South American continent is heavy in meat dishes and grilled foods. You will research the following website, to discover the varieties of foods in both Colombia and Venezuela. Write three types of foods from each country and the ingredients. Notice the many types of coffees offered in Colombia.
Foods of Venezuela:
1. Name of food _______________________ Ingredients: _____________________________________
2. Name of food _______________________ Ingredients: _____________________________________
3. Name of food _______________________ Ingredients: _____________________________________
Foods of Colombia:
1. Name of food _______________________ Ingredients: _____________________________________
2. Name of food _______________________ Ingredients: _____________________________________
3. Name of food _______________________ Ingredients: _____________________________________
B. Ecuador and Peru are famous for their, “Ceviche” This seafood delicacy consists of raw crustaceans and fish, cooked only in citrus juice. Using the following website, write down the ingredients used to make, “Ceviche”.
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C. Argentina and Chile are South American countries with excellent restaurants that serve “Parrilladas” (large grilled meat BBQs). Use the following website: to go the link for “Restaurante El Gaucho”, and write five menu items you find that are served at this restaurant.
1. Menu item #1 _________________________ Main Ingredient: _______________________________
2. Menu item #1 _________________________ Main Ingredient: _______________________________
3. Menu item #1 _________________________ Main Ingredient: _______________________________
4. Menu item #1 _________________________ Main Ingredient: _______________________________
5. Menu item #1 _________________________ Main Ingredient: _______________________________
IV. Spanish foods of Europe
In Spain the foods vary by region. In Galicia in the Northwest there is an abundance of seafood dishes. In the North East of País Vasco there are foods influenced by French culture, and in Barcelona in the Northeast the food is international. You will research the following website to discover the foods of Spain, , write about 5 foods that you find on this website.
1. ______________________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________________
B. Galicia in the Northeast part of Spain is famous for its cuisine. Using the following website, , write about four items on a Galician menu.
Galician food #1 ______________________________________________________________________
Galician food #2 ______________________________________________________________________
Galician food #3 ______________________________________________________________________
Galician food #4 ______________________________________________________________________
C. Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid. Barcelona is known for its excellent variety of tapas bars/restaurants. Use the following website, to write about 8 tapas that these restaurants specialize in. You must pick 2 tapas from 4 different “Bars de Tapas” - list 2 items they specialize in.
Name of Bar de Tapas # 1: _____________________________________________________________
2 types of tapas served there: ___________________________________________________________
Name of Bar de Tapas # 2: _____________________________________________________________
2 types of tapas served there: ____________________________________________________________
Name of Bar de Tapas # 3: _____________________________________________________________
2 types of tapas served there: ____________________________________________________________
Name of Bar de Tapas # 4: _____________________________________________________________
2 types of tapas served there: ____________________________________________________________
V. Create your own Menu:
The final project on your web quest will be to create the perfect one day eating adventure. You will have breakfast from one part of the Spanish-speaking world, lunch from another, and dinner from a third (and some tapas between lunch and dinner) This one-day food extravaganza will take you to any part of the Spanish-speaking world, on your private jet, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a matter of minutes.
Follow this model below, including city and country you‘re in, as well as the foods you’re going to eat in both Spanish and English. You need a minimum of 3 foods for each stop, but may add more if you wish.
As a minimum, you need to look for an interesting main dish, side dish, and drink.
Finally: Do not use any of the foods listed here! Get your own!!
Desayuno - Breakfast
País: Mexico
Comidas:
1. Huevos Rancheros con papas fritas- Spicy Fried eggs with fried potatoes.
2. Pan tostado con mantequilla – toast with butter
3. Jugo de naranja - Orange Juice.
Almuerzo: Lunch
País: Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Comidas:
1. Parrillada Argentina - Mixed meat grill including beef, pork, sausage, veal & chicken
2. Arroz blanco- white rice
3. Guriña- a sweet sugary drink made from the guariña plant.
Tapas
País: Barcelona, España
Comidas:
1. Calamares- fried breaded squid,
2. Queso-cheese
3. Aceitunas mixtas – mixed olives
4. Una Coca-cola
Cena:Dinner
País - Ecuador:
Comidas:
1. Sopa de pollo con fideos– chicken soup with noodles
2. Ceviche-marinated seafood in lemon juice
3. Pastel de tres leches - A sponge cake soaked in a mixture of three kinds of milk
4. Té frio – iced tea
Mi Aventura de Comer
Nombre: __________________________________
Desayuno:
País: __________________________Comidas:
1) _______________________________________________________________________________
2) _______________________________________________________________________________
3) _______________________________________________________________________________
Almuerzo:
País: __________________________Comidas:
1) _______________________________________________________________________________
2) _______________________________________________________________________________
3) _______________________________________________________________________________
Merienda/Tapas:
País: __________________________Comidas:
1) _______________________________________________________________________________
2) _______________________________________________________________________________
3) _______________________________________________________________________________
Cena:
País: __________________________Comidas:
1) _______________________________________________________________________________
2) _______________________________________________________________________________
3) _______________________________________________________________________________
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