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PUERTO RICO

PUERTO RICO. Chris Shelton and Mary Beth Jungers. So, Why Puerto Rico?. CHRIS’ EXPERIENCE. MARY BETH’S EXPERIENCE. Having had a taste of Puerto Rican cuisine in Seattle, Chris was instantly curious to learn more about it. .

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PUERTO RICO

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  1. PUERTO RICO Chris Shelton and Mary Beth Jungers

  2. So, Why Puerto Rico? CHRIS’ EXPERIENCE MARY BETH’S EXPERIENCE • Having had a taste of Puerto Rican cuisine in Seattle, Chris was instantly curious to learn more about it. • After living in Puerto Rico for 2 years, Mary Beth grew fond of the unique culture and the differences between this tiny island and the mainland.

  3. La Cultura • Influences from Tiano Indians, Africa, Spain, North America create a huge melting pot of cultures • Passionate and festive peoples, where every town has their own patron saint to be celebrated by all • Dancing and music play an important role in culture

  4. La Familia • Puerto Rican families have strong ties and bonds and consider family to foundation of social structure • Women are traditionally married at a young age • Family honor extends beyond immediate family • Generations live under one roof, and married couples often live with or near parents • It is uncommon to find elderly homes on the island • Children are great contributors around the household and often do not move out until married

  5. FAMILIA

  6. Traditional food habits Acerola, Calabaza

  7. Traditional food habits • Recao • Alcaparrado • Ajilimojili

  8. Traditional food habits • Tembleque • Asapao • Surrultos • plantains

  9. Dish: Mofongo

  10. Plantains

  11. Plantains

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