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Culinary Heritage. Cultural diversity in German speaking countries Elias Haase. Germany. 1) Germany is well known for its meat and dairy 2) Until the middle ages the majority of their diet was meat and dairy 3) Smoking, salting and marinating were popular methods for preserving their meat
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Culinary Heritage Cultural diversity in German speaking countries Elias Haase
Germany • 1) Germany is well known for its meat and dairy • 2) Until the middle ages the majority of their diet was meat and dairy • 3) Smoking, salting and marinating were popular methods for preserving their meat • 4) During the 8th century a large amount of fruits and veggies were recorded as being cultivated in Germany • 5) Food in the north resembles Scandinavian food and the southern cuisine resembles Italian cuisine
Austria • 1) Austrians are ethnically diverse so there are different types of food • 2) They include the Dutch, Swiss, Spanish, French, Turkish, German, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Slovakian and others • 3) In the south eastern areas the food is more influenced by the Italians • 4) In the lower part of Austria the food is more influenced by middle eastern and oriental cuisine, including saffron gravy and a type of the Oriental baklava • 5) In Vienna the cuisine is influenced by Spain and food influenced when the country was under a monarch rule
Switzerland • 1) They incorporate food from Italy, France, and Germany • 2) Pies and tarts are just as important as the main course • 3) The Swiss are well known for their cheese • 4) They are also well known for their chocolate • 5) Fruits and Veggies are used often in their food
Swiss Food Raclette
Austrian Food Linzer torte
German Food Weiner Schnitzel
Quiz Questions • 1) In which century did Germany begin to incorporate a more diverse culinary experience? • A) Austria B) Switzerland C) France D)Germany • 2) Which country is the most diverse with its food? • A) Belgium B) Germany C) Austria D) Switzerland
Quiz Answers • 1) D: Germany • 2) C: Austria
Links and Sources http://www.high-end-travel-switzerland.com/images/Hirschgeschnetzeltes_mitpilzrahmsauce.jpg • http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2122/2179809036_60929eb61d.jpg • http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/article/Austria/Austrian-Cooking/1510 • http://www.travellady.com/Articles/article-swiss-taste.html • http://www.recipes4us.co.uk/Cooking%20by%20Country/Germany.htm