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Spain!. Tomato Potato Sweet Potato Vanilla. Chocolate Beans Zucchini Peppers. Ingredients From New World. Agricultural Production. Largest producer of olives in world Chief agricultural products: Barley Potatoes Milk Tomatoes Olives Wheat Oranges Grapes
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Tomato Potato Sweet Potato Vanilla Chocolate Beans Zucchini Peppers Ingredients From New World
Agricultural Production • Largest producer of olives in world • Chief agricultural products: Barley Potatoes Milk Tomatoes Olives Wheat Oranges Grapes • Poor soil and dry climate results in low production.
Livestock • Sheep main livestock • Europe’s leading fishing country • Fishing industry includes: • Mussels • Sardines • Cod • Anchovies • Squid
Wine • Spain has over 2.9 million acres (over 1.17 million hectares) planted • 3rd largest producer of wine in the world • France is #1 • Italy is #2
Imbedded In Culture • In Spain, winemakers often use the Spanish word “elaborar” (to elaborate) • As oposed to fabricar(to produce/make) • This relates to the philosophy of • “the winemaker acts as more of a nurturer of the grapes and wine rather than as a producer”
Classifications By Age • Crianza red wines are aged for 2 years with at least 6 months in oak. Whites and rosés must be aged for at least 1 year with at least 6 months in oak.[5] • Reserva red wines are aged for at least 3 years with at least 1 year in oak. Reservawhites and rosés must be aged for at least 2 years with at least 6 months in oak.[5] • Gran Reserva wines typically appear in above average vintages with the red wines requiring at least 5 years aging, 18 months of which in oak and a minimum of 36 months in the bottle. Gran Reserva whites and rosés must be aged for at least 4 years with at least 6 months in oak
Consumption • 9thoverall in consumption of alcohol • 10.06 gallons or • 38 liters a year
Grape Varieties • 400 varieties planted throughout Spain • 80% of country's wine comes from 20 grapes • Tempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha, Palomino, Airen, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel•lo, Cariñena and Monastrell
Wine Regions • 14,000 vineyards • 150 Wineries
Ribera del Duero • Known for their Tempranillo production
Valdepeñas • Drank by Hemingway • Known for high quality at low price
Jerez de la Frontera • Home of the Fortified wine • Sherry • 15-22% ABV
Galicia • Vineyards in Galicia are influenced by the high humidity and close proximity to the Atlantic
Culinary Methods • Frying and Deep Frying • Boiling • Baking • Jams, Jellies, Honey, and Alcohol Preserves • Drying and Salting • Roasting • Grilling • Broiling • Pickling • Marinade • Stews
Herbs • Anise Widely used to flavor cakes and herbal teas. It is also the main ingredient and name of a traditional Spanish liquor. • Aromatic Herbs Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Basil, Dill, Chamomile, Mint, Peppermint; Most common herbs for stews, salads, making sauces, teas as well as liquors. • Cumin Grows mostly in the Spanish Mountains. Used for pharmaceutical properties and in stews. • Parsley Used for garnish, and elements of various sauces for meats and fish. You can get it for free from butchers, greengrocers, and fishmongers
Spices and Seasonings • Cinnamon Popular in ancient times as an aphrodisiac. Mainly used in desserts. However, also favored in stews. • Cloves Used as intense flavoring in stews and dishes. It has a therapeutic virtue, such as tooth aches. • Honey Records show it has been used in Spain since the Neolithic period in order to preserve fruits and other foods. Most popular sweetener. • Mustard Mainly for dressing on red meats. • Paprika Most popular spice. In typical products, preparations, and dishes is Spanish cuisine. Such as Chorizo or Mamitako • Saffron Natural colorings and most expensive. Spain is currently the world’s leading produce and exporter. Considered to have healing properties.
The Food Available • Pulses: Beans, Chickpeas, Peas • Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus, Carrots, Turnips, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Lettuce, Endive, Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic, Peppers, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Pumpkins, Zucchini, Spinach • Fruits: Apples, Capers, Cherries, Carob Pods, Citrus Fruits, Chirimoyas, Dates, Figs, Grapes, Raisins, Olives (Olive Oil), Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Pomegranates, Strawberries • Nuts: Acorns, Almonds, Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Pine Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts
Food Continued… • Dairy Products: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt • Meats and Sausage: Chickens, Hens, Ham, Horse, Foal, Oxen, Cow, Bulls, Quail, Partridges, Pork, Rabbit, Hare, Sausage, Stag, Dear, Turkey • Seafood: Anchovies, Codfish, Eels, Elvers, Sea Bream, Tuna, Whale
Typical Meals • Breakfast (Desayuno): Usually a hot drink paired with a solid food of salty or sweet. Sometimes men have a small drink of alcohol. Small portions. • Midmorning Meal (Almuerzo): May consist of some kind of roll, or even small portions of stew. Paired with a glass of wine or other drinks. Little bigger portion than breakfast. • Lunch (Comida): Complete 3 course meal. Starter, main course, dessert. Wine together with water is the traditional drink. Biggest meal of the day.
Meals continued… • Mid-afternoon snack (Merienda): Usually consist of a small roll or cake with a drink. To ease the gap before dinner. Paired with a drink. Very small. • Dinner (Cena): Last meal of the day. Always with family. Same structure of Lunch. Starter, main course, dessert. Usually lighter, due to close to bedtime. Smaller than lunch, bigger than breakfast.
History • Influence from other culture s • Phoenicians- sauces • Greeks- olive oil • Romans, Carthaginians, and Jews • Moors left the biggest influence
History- Moors • Moorish occupation from 711 AD- 1492 AD • A sophisticated people • Irrigation experts • Led to rice cultivation • Almond groves • Led to almond use in sweet and savory items • Refining sugar from juices • Seasonings • Cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, and others • Paella and polvorones
Polvornes Fish Paella
Dietary Food Guide • NAOS pyramid • Promotes Mediterranean diet and physical activity
Breakfast • Not like the American breakfast • Light • Coffee, pastry maybe • 10 am
TapasThe Little Spanish Meal • Well after breakfast but before lunch • Snack • Bar hopping • Small plates, finger foods, hot and cold • Typical tapas
Lunch • Largest meal • Between 1:30 – 3:30 • Several Courses • 2 – 3 hour break • Siesta included • Conversation
Dinner • Snack between Lunch and Dinner • Smaller than Lunch • Between 9pm – 12 am • Socializing and bar-hopping afterwards
Custom Foods • Tapas • Churros • Tortilla Espanola • Paella • Chorizo
Spanish Holiday Foods • Christmas • Christmas Eve • Lobster, lamb, suckling pig • Tapas • Tuna with red peppers • 10 pm • Sweets
Spanish Holiday Foods • New Year’s Eve • Cava • Grapes • Traditional breakfast