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4H The Global Gourmet
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Culinary Art
10th Grade
07/30/2012

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Term
Practicing _______ _______ ______ is good in any culture.
Definition
healthy lifestyle habits
Term
Healthy lifestyle habits include: (3)
Definition
regular exercise, adequate sleep, good nutrition
Term
Benefits of regular exercise: (4)
Definition
helps you look better, feel better, sleep better, relieves tension and stress
Term
What constitutes "regular" exercise?
Definition
20-30 min. 3 to 4 times per week
Term
What activity can you avoid to improve your health?
Definition
watching TV
Term
Describe the geography of Mexico.
Definition
snow-capped coastal mountain ranges with a large plateau in the center--desert in the north and tropical jungle in the south
Term
What types of crops grow in Mexico?
Definition
temperate and tropical crops
Term
What specific crops grown in Mexico?
Definition
wheat, peas, carrots, beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, cacao, coffee, sugar cane, bananas, citrus fruits, cotton and tobacco
Term
What problems lead to poor nutrition in Mexico?
Definition
transportation problems due to mountainous terrain, dry and infertile soil in remote areas, lack of refrigeration
Term
What steps are being taken to improve the food habits in rural Mexican populations?
Definition
wide use of irrigation and nutrition education programs
Term
What is a common belief about Mexican foods?
Definition
That they are hot and spicy.
Term
What cultures combine to create Mexican cuisine?
Definition
Aztec Indian and Spanish
Term
What elements of Mexican cooking reflect Aztec heritage?
Definition
chiles, corn, tortillas, beans, chocolate
Term
What elements of Spanish cooking reflect Spanish influence?
Definition
rice, olive oil, wine, lemon juice almonds, garlic, and oregano
Term
In rural areas where people do a great deal of physical labor, traditional ______-________ foods are served.
Definition
high-carbohydrate
Term
Urban families with more sedentary lives take advantaged of ______, ______ and ________ foods and consume less starchy foods
Definition
canned, frozen [and] packaged
Term
What are traditional cooking methods?
Definition
simmering, boiling, frying on stove top or open fire
Term
Name the grain group items from Mexico. (2)
Definition
tortillas, breads/rolls on festivals and holidays
Term
What is a tortilla?
Definition
corn flour (masa) flat bread
Term
Tortillas are used to make: (3)
Definition
tacos, enchiladas, tostadas
Term
Describe a taco.
Definition
tortilla baked and filled with a mixture of meat, beans, cheese and vegetables
Term
Describe an enchilada.
Definition
tortilla wrapped around spiced meat, seasoned with onion or garlic and baked or fried in a chili sauce
Term
Describe tostadas.
Definition
tortilla fried crisp and covered with meat, beans, cheese, and lettuce as an open-face sandwich.
Term
Name the vegetable group items from Mexico and what vitamins they provide. (
Definition
Vitamin C: tomatoes, chilis, greens; Vitamin A: sweet potatoes, spinach and carrots; other vitamins: corn, potatoes, green beans, peas, zucchini, squash
Term
Vegetables such as sweet potatoes, spinach and carrots grown in Mexico's _______ ______.
Definition
temperate zone
Term
Much of the vitamin C in chilis is lost when the vegetable is _______.
Definition
dried
Term
Name some vegetables featured in Mexico's main-dish soups and stews.
Definition
corn, potatoes, green beans, peas, zucchini and squash
Term
Name the fruit group items from Mexico and what vitamins they provide: (3)
Definition
Vitamin C: mangoes, papayas and guavas
Term
Name the ways that milk is served in Mexico. (4)
Definition
cheese, in coffee, chocolate, flan
Term
What is flan?
Definition
Mexican dessert custard
Term
What is a non-milk source of calcium in the Mexican diet?
Definition
lime water used to soak corn before grinding it to make tortillas
Term
Why would wheat tortillas be bad for the diet of Mexicans?
Definition
non-enriched wheat tortillas would not provide calcium as do corn tortillas made from lime-soaked corn
Term
Why is meat not a common protein source in rural areas?
Definition
high cost, lack of refrigeration
Term
Name the meat group items from Mexico (4).
Definition
legumes with grain, poultry, fish, cheese
Term
Name some legumes.
Definition
dried beans, peas and lentils
Term
Legumes combined with _______ create a complete protein meal.
Definition
grain such as corn or corn meal
Term
Why are fresh chilis so important in the diet of Mexican?
Definition
Vitamin C increases absorption of iron from the limited amount of meat eaten
Term
What dairy item provides an additional source of protein for rural Mexicans?
Definition
cheese
Term
Fish and poultry are often served with _______-______ dishes or ______ _____ _______.
Definition
legume-grain [dishes or] fresh chili sauces
Term
Name the "other" group items from Mexico.
Definition
chocolate desserts, candy, sweet carbonated beverages, lard
Term
What animal product is used from cooking and frying?
Definition
lard
Term
What is one of the most popular spicy seasonings added to Mexican dishes?
Definition
chili powder
Term
What is in chili powder?
Definition
dried, ground chilis and other spices
Term
Chili powder is _____ than pure peppers.
Definition
milder
Term
Mexican cooks often _____ fresh chili peppers for their flavor.
Definition
prefer
Term
Chilis are:
Definition
varieties of peppers ranging from mild to very hot
Term
How can you use fresh peppers without burning your hands?
Definition
wear rubber gloves and avoid the seeds and inner membranes
Term
If you don't use fresh chilis you can also use:
Definition
canned chilis or chili powder
Term
guacamole
Definition
avocado dip
Term
queso
Definition
cheese dip
Term
gazpacho
Definition
chilled avocado-tomato soup
Term
arroz con pollo
Definition
rice with chicken
Term
champurrado
Definition
hot chocolate
Term
empanadas dulces
Definition
sweet turnovers
Term
Describe how to buy a ripe avocado.
Definition
yield to light pressure on outer rind
Term
Describe the proper way to ripen an under-ripe avocado.
Definition
in a brown paper bag at room temperature
Term
How many cups of grated cheese will 8 ounces of cheese make?
Definition
2 cups
Term
Describe safety when working with chicken or other meats.
Definition
Wash all utensils, containers, work surfaces and hands with soap and hot water before and after they come in contact with raw or cooked meat, fish or poultry to prevent possible salmonella contamination.
Term
Is salmonella a bacteria or a virus?
Definition
bacteria
Term
Africa is the ___ largest continent in the world.
Definition
2nd
Term
Describe the variety of African geography. (6)
Definition
coasts, high plateaus, mountains, rain forests, savannahs, deserts
Term
There are ______ of ethnic groups and over _______ different languages in Africa.
Definition
100s, 1000
Term
What European languages are frequently spoken in Africa?
Definition
English, French, Portuguese
Term
What is subsistence farming?
Definition
when people eat what they grow with out storing or creating excess to market; all family members participate
Term
In addition to farming vegetables, what might African families also raise?
Definition
cattle
Term
What divides the north from the south in Africa?
Definition
Sahara desert
Term
What three water bodies outline north Africa?
Definition
Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea
Term
What cultures exist in north Africa?
Definition
Arabic and Islamic
Term
Name the four regions of sub-Saharan Africa.
Definition
West Africa, Central Africa, East AFrica and Southern Africa
Term
All nations of Africa are _______ ________ from their previous colonial powers.
Definition
politically independent
Term
How did plants from Africa arrive in North America?
Definition
seeds in the hair of slaves
Term
What plants in North America hale from Africa? (9)
Definition
black-eyed peas, pigeon peas, nutmeg, sesame, coffee, kola, watermelon, millet and okra
Term
A typical African meal consists of: (4)
Definition
a starch, plantains, yams or cassava, stew
Term
Name some forms of starch from Africa: (6)
Definition
rice, millet, maize porridge, injera, yams or cassava
Term
In West Africa, yams are revered as a symbol of:
Definition
survival
Term
Sweet potatoes are orange-fleshed, but yams are:
Definition
white-fleshed with tougher skin
Term
Peanuts are also called __________ in Africa.
Definition
groundnuts
Term
Name some African ways to eat peanuts. (5)
Definition
roasted, pounded into butter, crushed into powder, in sauces, soups and stews; oil is also used
Term
Name typical African meats: (7)
Definition
beef, poultry, pork, mutton, goat, fresh water fish (rivers/lakes), salt water fish (coastal)
Term
Name common African greens: (7)
Definition
spinach, sorrel, beet greens, turnip greens, chard, collards, others not familiar to us
Term
What condiments are found throughout Africa?
Definition
hot sauces like pili pili (tomato, cayenne and horseradish)
Term
How do Africans eat?
Definition
with hands rather than utensils
Term
What rituals accompany most meals in Africa?
Definition
washing hands before and after dining
Term
In rural areas, how is food typically prepared?
Definition
open fires or charcoal stoves (like hibachi)
Term
plantain
Definition
type of banana
Term
Name grain group items from Africa. (6)
Definition
yams, maize porridge, millet, cassava, rice, injera
Term
injera
Definition
flat, slightly-fermented round bread
Term
How are yams used in Africa?
Definition
like bread
Term
What type of vegetable is a yam?
Definition
tuber
Term
Name vegetable group items from Africa. (5)
Definition
tomatoes, onions, cabbage, greens, okra
Term
Name fruit group items from Africa. (10)
Definition
bananas, guavas, papaya, oranges, lemons, pineapples, passion fruit, watermelon, apples, peaches, etc. (depend on climate)
Term
Name milk group items from Africa. (4)
Definition
milk, yogurt, cottage cheese (North Africa), feta cheese
Term
feta cheese
Definition
goat cheese
Term
Why are milk group elements limited in African diets?
Definition
lack of refrigeration
Term
Name meat group items from Africa. (7)
Definition
beef, pork, chicken, fish, dried beans, nuts and seeds (especially groundnut)
Term
Why are fat, sugar and salt uncommon in African diets?
Definition
these items are expensive
Term
African diets are usually very low in ___, ______ and ______.
Definition
fat, sugar [and] salt
Term
Most communities have developed their own _______-______ _____.
Definition
home-brewed beer
Term
Sometimes beer is prohibited by _________ ________.
Definition
religious practice
Term
Typically, African diets are very low in ___ and high in _____.
Definition
fat, fiber
Term
What is a main staple starch in Africa?
Definition
maize
Term
How is maize different than sweet corn?
Definition
it is drier and starchier
Term
What can we call ground maize?
Definition
mealie meal
Term
Mealie meal is the main ingredient in:
Definition
porridge
Term
What are some names of maize porridge?
Definition
putu (Bantu), fufu (West Africa), nsima (Malawi), bidia (Zaire), ugali (Kenya)
Term
How does one eat ugali?
Definition
pull a bite-sized chunk from the community bowl, form the chunk into a small ball, flatten it, make indentation with thumb, use it to scoop up stew
Term
When ugali is ready to eat it makes an ______ ______.
Definition
edible spoon
Term
White cornmeal is better for ugali than yellow because:
Definition
it is more authentic and it makes stiffer porridge
Term
What qualities are desirable in fresh gingerroot?
Definition
choose one that is firm and heavy
Term
How should fresh gingerroot be stored?
Definition
In the refrigerator, wrap the root in a paper-towel. In the freezer, seal it, unpeeled, in a zip-style bag.
Term
What is food irradiation?
Definition
process of exposing food to carefully measured amounts of ionizing radiation
Term
Why is food irradiated?
Definition
improve quality of food supply and reduce loss due to spoilage
Term
What does irradiation destroy?
Definition
insects, fungi, bacteria
Term
By eliminating contaminants in food, irradiation reduces:
Definition
disease and food spoilage
Term
How many countries are in Africa?
Definition
54
Term
What is the population of Africa?
Definition
797 million
Term
Describe the geography of Japan. (5)
Definition
mountains, evergreen and bamboo forests, valleys, plains and coastal shoreline
Term
How much arable land exists in Japan?
Definition
16 percent
Term
Name the three major crops in Japan.
Definition
rice, soybeans and oranges
Term
What is Japan's greatest food source.
Definition
the ocean
Term
What types of seafood are common in Japan? (8)
Definition
herring, salmon, sole, sardines, whale, crabs, oysters, shrimp
Term
Most Japanese dishes require a _______ of cooking.
Definition
minimum
Term
Japanese cooking methods preserve the ______, ___ and _____ of ingredients.
Definition
colors, flavors [and] textures
Term
Short cooking time conserves:
Definition
fuel and nutrients
Term
Fish are sometimes eaten ____ in Japan.
Definition
raw
Term
Few foods in the Japanese diet are _____ or _______.
Definition
baked [or] roasted
Term
Name some Japanese cooking methods: (3)
Definition
broiling, steaming, stir-frying
Term
How are meals in Japan traditionally served?
Definition
at low tables; diners sit on cushions or the mat-covered floor with their legs tucked under them; beverages and clear soups are drunk from small bowls and chopsticks are used to pick up solid food
Term
In Japan the main course is often _______ __ ___ _____.
Definition
cooked at the table
Term
goma zu
Definition
pickled Japanese vegetables
Term
How can you imitate the Japanese tradition of cooking the entree at the table?
Definition
with an electric hot plate or skillet
Term
Japanese food must please the _____ as well as the _______.
Definition
eye, palate
Term
Even while preparing meats and vegetables for cooking, Japanese cooks arrange meats and vegetables on trays in ______, _______ _______.
Definition
neat, parallel rows
Term
otsuyo
Definition
clear soup
Term
sukiyaki
Definition
beef with vegetables
Term
gohan
Definition
boiled rice
Term
Name grain group items from Japan. (2+)
Definition
rice, noodles (those who have been abroad may eat bread and cereals)
Term
Name vegetable group items from Japan. (5)
Definition
pickles, radishes, white carrots, cabbage, dried mushrooms - adequate intake of Vitamins A & C
Term
Name a fruit group item from Japan.
Definition
oranges
Term
Name a milk group item from Japan.
Definition
Japanese do not drink or cook with milk.
Term
Name a meat group item from Japan. (6)
Definition
fish, shellfish, soybean, occasionally beef, poultry and eggs
Term
What main nutrients do soybeans provide?
Definition
B vitamins and calcium
Term
For Japanese, why are soybeans a better protein source than meats?
Definition
soybeans provide calcium and they are less expensive than meats
Term
Name an "other" group item from Japan.
Definition
soy sauce (shoyu)
Term
Japanese diets are usually low in _____ and ______.
Definition
fats [and] sugar
Term
When served in Japan, desserts are neither _____ nor ______.
Definition
rich [nor] sweet
Term
When cooled, soup stock will:
Definition
gel
Term
Lengthy cooking of stock draws both ____ and _______ out of vegetables and meat.
Definition
taste [and] nutrients
Term
To cool foods quickly:
Definition
place a saucepan and its contents in a sink or dishpan, fill around saucepan with cold water to height of pan contents, change water when it gets warm
Term
1/4 pound of cheese will make _______ shredded.
Definition
1 cup
Term
How many ounces are in a pound?
Definition
16 oz.
Term
How many ounces are in 1/4 pound?
Definition
4 oz.
Term
8 oz. equals:
Definition
1/2 pound
Term
Name two types of cooking rice.
Definition
regular and instant
Term
What are desirable qualities in green onions?
Definition
firm bulbs and crisp tops
Term
Green onions are sold in ______.
Definition
bunches
Term
How should green onions be stored?
Definition
in a plastic bag in refrigerator
Term
How long can green onions be stored?
Definition
1 week
Term
What are desirable qualities in dry onions?
Definition
firm heads, small necks, tight, brightly colored skins
Term
What varieties of onions are mild?
Definition
Spanish or Bermuda
Term
How long can dry onions be stored?
Definition
2-4 weeks
Term
Where should dry onions be stored?
Definition
in a cool dry place
Term
How is tofu made?
Definition
by a process similar to cheese-making: 1. soymilk is curdled by adding coagulant, 2. curds are pressed into cakes
Term
tofu
Definition
soft, custard-like food made from soymilk that is an excellent source of protein
Term
Tofu soaks up the flavors of:
Definition
other foods that are mixed with it
Term
Relative to the United States, how large is India?
Definition
1/3 the size of US
Term
Relative to the United States, how large is India's population
Definition
3 times the number of the US
Term
Name the geographic features to the north and south of India.
Definition
Himalayas, Indian Sea
Term
What is the primary industry in India?
Definition
agriculture (74%)
Term
India has a wide range of cuisine due to its wide range of:
Definition
climates
Term
In areas of heavy rainfall in southern and eastern India, _____ is the staple.
Definition
rice
Term
In India's dry north, wheat and barley crops are made into _______.
Definition
breads
Term
What meats and fruits are available in the topical coasts of India?
Definition
fish, seafood, tropical fruits
Term
What fruits grow in the mountains of India?
Definition
apples, apricots, peaches, strawberries
Term
What are the two dominant religions in India?
Definition
Hinduism and Islam
Term
Religious laws among Hindus and Muslim govern:
Definition
clothing, food and marriage
Term
Hindus follow the principle of non-injury to ______ _________.
Definition
living creatures
Term
Most Hindus do not eat beef because they believe the cow is _______.
Definition
sacred
Term
What meat do Muslims not eat?
Definition
pork
Term
What preparation is integral to Indian cuisine?
Definition
curry
Term
curry
Definition
richly-spiced sauce
Term
chutney
Definition
relish made from spices and fruits, especially mangos
Term
What animal is frequently used in farming?
Definition
water buffalo
Term
ghee
Definition
buffalo milk butter
Term
What methods of cooking are most often used in India?
Definition
stewing and roasting
Term
By stewing and roasting, spices fully:
Definition
permeate the food
Term
Most Indian foods are:
Definition
blended (i.e. a curry and rice would be mixed during eating)
Term
What heat source is most often used in Indian cooking?
Definition
coal burner
Term
In Indian dishes, stewing softens dried ______ and _____.
Definition
beans [and] grains
Term
Men, women and children usually eat _______ in Indian tradition.
Definition
separately
Term
Describe typical dining style in India.
Definition
seated on floor with shoes off, no utensils (use finger of right hand, left is unclean), flat bread can be torn into pieces and used to scoop up food
Term
chapati
Definition
large, flat unleavened bread (India)
Term
dhall curry
Definition
lentil and egg curry
Term
pilau
Definition
rice
Term
kheera tamater raita
Definition
yogurt with cucumber and tomato
Term
masala chai
Definition
spiced tea
Term
How can calories and fat be reduced in most recipes?
Definition
substituting 1 T. fat (butter, oil, margarine) for 2 T. water
Term
lentil
Definition
disc-shaped legume about the size of a pea
Term
______ lentils before serving.
Definition
drain
Term
Lentils are ______ with dry beans and peas.
Definition
interchangeable
Term
Lentils are served as an ______ or in _____ and ______.
Definition
entree, soup [and] salad
Term
Lentils become tender after about _____ of cooking.
Definition
1/2 hr.
Term
_____ fruits and vegetable before cooking them.
Definition
Wash
Term
Pick ______ or ________ out of grains and legumes.
Definition
dirt [or] pebbles
Term
Trim _______, ______ or ________ areas out of foods.
Definition
dirt, scars [or] damaged
Term
Name cereal group items from India. (6)
Definition
barley, wheat, millet, rice (+legumes=complete protein), chapati, roti
Term
roti
Definition
soft, unleavened bread (India)
Term
Name vegetable group items from India. (3)
Definition
cauliflower, cucumber, eggplant (pickling is popular)
Term
Name fruit group items from India. (6)
Definition
mangoes, pomegranate, apples, apricots, peaches, strawberries
Term
Name meat group items from India. (9)
Definition
pulses (dried peas, beans, lentils, peanuts; mixed with cereal grains=complete protein), fish, prawns, scallops; some eat mutton, chicken, duck, beef and pork
Term
pulses
Definition
another name for legumes
Term
prawns
Definition
large shrimp
Term
Name milk group items from India (3)
Definition
buffalo milk as beverage, yogurt, buttermilk
Term
Name "other" group items from India. (2)
Definition
ghee, molasses
Term
The typical Indian diet is high in ______ and low in _____.
Definition
fiber, salt
Term
Describe Italy's geography.
Definition
boot-shaped peninsula, mainly mountains and hills, fertile northern valleys, parched southern region
Term
Name Italy's northern crops.
Definition
grain (wheat, corn and oats), cattle, dairy
Term
Name Italy's southern crops.
Definition
classical Italian: olives, grapes, tomatoes, hot red peppers, semolina wheat
Term
What is the main use of semolina wheat flour?
Definition
pasta making
Term
Why is wine served as a midday and evening beverage with meals in Italy?
Definition
water is scarce and often impure
Term
What is a unique feature of elaborate holiday and special occasion Italian meals?
Definition
several dishes, each served as a separate course
Term
antipasto
Definition
"before the pasta," a relish plate filled with raw vegetables, olives, mushrooms, anchovies and smoked meat served to take the edge off of diners' appetites, can be a meal in itself
Term
Describe a simple Italian dressing.
Definition
2 T oil, water and vinegar or lemon juice, 1/4 t pepper, garlic powder and basil
Term
What courses can follow antipasto in an Italian meal
Definition
soup, macaroni or rice course, then meat of fish course with vegetables or salad, then cheese-and-fruit course or dessert
Term
Name several Italian herbs and spices. (7)
Definition
thyme, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, basil; mustard and hot pepper (livlier and hotter than ours)
Term
What is the primary use for rosemary in Italian cooking?
Definition
meat roasts
Term
What is the primary use for oregano in Italian cooking?
Definition
tomato sauces
Term
minestrone
Definition
vegetable soup
Term
Insalata de Romana
Definition
Romaine lettuce salad
Term
grissini
Definition
Italian bread sticks
Term
manicotti
Definition
filled pasta pipes
Term
frutta
Definition
fruit
Term
formaggio
Definition
cheese
Term
Describe Romaine lettuce.
Definition
blunt-tipped somewhat folded leaves grouped into loose heads, tender-crisp leaves
Term
Describe how to store Romaine lettuce.
Definition
in the refrigerator crisper, keep moist and cool
Term
How long will Romain lettuce store well?
Definition
only a few days, it is fragile
Term
As a rule of thumb, "_____" (________) sauces are lower in calories than "______" (________) sauces.
Definition
red, tomato; white, cheese
Term
Mozzarella cheese is ____ in fat and calories than American cheddar cheese.
Definition
lower
Term
It is easy to remove fat from canned or homemade broth if you ______ before using.
Definition
chill
Term
A common way for the milk group to be served in Italy is with the:
Definition
cheese and fruit course after meat course
Term
What is the optimal hot food temperature?
Definition
140-165 degrees F
Term
What is the maximum holding time for hot food?
Definition
2 hours
Term
Hot foods can be served in _______ _____ or ________ _____ to keep them hot.
Definition
insulated containers [or] warming dishes
Term
Most pasta products are made from the same ingredients. The ______ of the final product determines the names.
Definition
shapes
Term
Fats provide _____ calories per gram than carbohydrates.
Definition
more
Term
_________ are another German favorite that can be substituted for potato dumplings.
Definition
noodles
Term
Substitute _______ fresh green beans for 1, 9 oz pkg of frozen green beans.
Definition
2 cups
Term
Using raw egg in a recipe increases the risk of _________ contamination.
Definition
salmonella
Term
According to Scandanavian tradition, the person who gets an almond in their rice pudding:
Definition
wins a prize
Term
Essential element of the cold Smorgasbord table and universal accompaniment to meat and fish dishes in Scandanavia:
Definition
cucumber salad
Term
Describe how to make gravy.
Definition
add 1/2 c. water to pan drippings, let sit a few minutes to soften, pour into small saucepan, sprinkle 2 T flour into saucepan, stirring to prevents lumps, add 1/2 c. milk, cook and stir until mixture just boils
Term
What is the optimum holding temperature for cold foods on a Smorgasbord.
Definition
below 40 degrees F
Term
What is the optimum holding temperature for hot foods on a Smorgasbord?
Definition
above 140 degrees F
Term
How can you keep germs from people's hands from contaminating food on a Smorgasbord?
Definition
provide long-handled spoons or spatulas, tongs for finger foods and serving small amounts at a time
Term
Fresh fruits and vegetables are usually highest in quality and lowest in price when:
Definition
in season
Term
Fruits are available for purchase in ________, ______, _______ and _________. products.
Definition
fresh, canned, frozen [and] juiced
Term
Canned of frozen fruits and vegetables may have added:
Definition
sugar and sodium
Term
Vitamin C and B (especially thiamine) are lost through exposure to _________ and ________ used in cooking, processing, canning or soaking.
Definition
liquids [and] heat
Term
What amount of fruits count as 1 serving?
Definition
1/2 c chopped, cooked or canned fruit
1/4 c dried fruit
3/4 c fruit juice
1 piece fruit or melon wedge
Term
What amount of vegetables count as 1 serving?
Definition
1/2 c chopped raw or cooked vegetables
1 c raw, leafy vegetables
3/4 c vegetable juice
Term
Make decisions about buying fruits and vegetables based upon:
Definition
1. individual preference and lifestyle
2. quality and nutritional value of the food
3. cost per serving
Term
For appetizer-sized sandwiches, use bread slices cut in:
Definition
halves or quarters
Term
On a Smorgasbord, ______-______ __________ and __________ are so artistically prepared and garnished that the table resembles a florist's collection of corsages.
Definition
open-face sandwiches [and] appetizers
Term
smorgasbord
Definition
luncheon or dinner buffet
Term
koboller
Definition
meatballs
Term
ris a lmande
Definition
rice pudding
Term
bier suppe
Definition
berry sauce
Term
frught suppe
Definition
fruit soup
Term
Frught suppe is more like a sauce than a:
Definition
soup
Term
List the Scandinavian countries: (4)
Definition
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland
Term
The terrain in Scandinavia is:
Definition
rocky, hilly or sandy
Term
Land exposure to water in Scandinavia includes:
Definition
sea, lakes and rivers
Term
Scandinavia has _____ winters and _____ summers.
Definition
long, short
Term
Because of Scandinavia's rocky terrain and short growing season:
Definition
little land is available for farming and only a small variety of crops can grow successfully
Term
In the fertile central plains of Scandinavia, ______, _____ and _______ that require cool to mild temperatures and a short growing season are cultivated.
Definition
grain, root vegetables, fruit
Term
Fish are caught in Scandinavia's:
Definition
fjords and northern seas
Term
Meat, milk and butter are provided by Scandinavia's:
Definition
dairying and hog farming
Term
In Scandinavia, _______ help to lengthen the growing season and increase the variety of foods available.
Definition
greenhouses
Term
Describe a simple, family smorgasbord.
Definition
meal-sized, open-faced sandwiches, fruit soup or fruit sauce over rice pudding
Term
For special occasions, a smorgasbord may include ______ of dishes.
Definition
100s
Term
Describe a special occasion smorgasbord.
Definition
appetizer-sized open-faced sandwiches, hot meat, fish and vegetable dishes, cold salad and fruit dishes, dessert assortment
Term
Bread becomes a ______ for beautifully topped, open-faced sandwiches in Scandinavia.
Definition
plate
Term
Scandinavian open-faced sandwiches are always eaten with a _______ and _____.
Definition
knife [and] fork
Term
Scandinavians have more ways to ________ meat and fish than any other people in the world.
Definition
preserve
Term
Preserving food and serving smorgasbords are two ways Scandinvians stock up for the _______ of a long winter.
Definition
blizzards
Term
Name a grain group item from Scandinavia.
Definition
whole grain breads (knockerbrod, limpa)
Term
knockerbrod
Definition
dark, crisp rye bread baked in thin disks (similar to Ry-Krisp)
Term
limpa
Definition
heavy rye bread baked in long loaves, seasoned with molasses, orange peel and spices
Term
What spice is commonly used in sweet, Scandinavian breads?
Definition
cardamom
Term
Name vegetable group items from Scandinavia. (5)
Definition
cabbage, turnips, carrots, potatoes, beets
Term
How are vegetables stored in Scandinavian homes?
Definition
in root cellars or cool bins
Term
Name fruit group items from Scandinavia. (2)
Definition
apples, dried fruits (blueberries, cloudberries, strawberries, ligonberries)
Term
Describe cloudberries.
Definition
shaped like blackberries but orange
Term
What high Vitamin C food is available to Scandinavians?
Definition
strawberries
Term
What do ligonberries taste like?
Definition
cranberries
Term
Scandinavians frequently ______ or _____ fruits to store them for the winter.
Definition
dry [or] juice
Term
Although spring starts late in Scandinavia, the summer days are _______.
Definition
long
Term
Name milk group items from Scandinavia. (3)
Definition
milk, cheese, clabbered milk
Term
In Scandinavia, milk is used for a base in:
Definition
chowders, stews, gruel and porridge
Term
In Scandinavia, cheese and clabbered milk are used as desserts alone or in combination with _______ and _____________.
Definition
fruit [and] gingersnaps
Term
Describe how to make clabbered milk.
Definition
Combine 1 t sour milk with a bowl of sweet milk, cover and set for a day in a warm place to sour and thicken
Term
Name meat group items from Scandinavia.
Definition
fish (herring, pike, perch, turbot, salmon, sea trout and cod), eggs, beans, occasionally pork, beef and lamb; gourmet delicacies include reindeer, crayfish and eel
Term
Name meat cooking methods in Scandinavia.
Definition
boiling, salting, frying, baking, smoking, pickling, grilling and casseroling
Term
Name "other" group items from Scandinavia.
Definition
cream, margarine, butter (especially in sauces and gravies) and meats preserved with salt
Term
New food labelling rules set consistent ________ ______ that replace those set by manufacturers in the past.
Definition
serving sizes
Term
It is mandatory that all food labels include the number of calories from ______.
Definition
fat
Term
Current dietary guidelines recommend no more than ______ of calories are consumed in fats.
Definition
30%
Term
In the past, people were concerned with getting too few _____ and ________ rather than too many fats, as today.
Definition
vitamins [and] minerals
Term
% Daily Value shows how a food fits into the _______ ______ _____.
Definition
overall daily diet
Term
Reference values help consumers learn good diet basics; they can be _______, depending upon a person's calorie needs.
Definition
adjusted
Term
The _______ ______ helps consumers learn caloric value of the energy-producing nutrients.
Definition
conversion guide
Term
Why is the storage time for ground meat so short?
Definition
because of the great amount of surface area
Term
What is the optimal refrigerator storage period for ground meat?
Definition
1-2 days
Term
Ground meat should be thawed in the _______ rather than on the counter.
Definition
refrigerator
Term
Refrigerator thawing of ground meat:
Definition
retards bacteria growth during thawing
Term
If you can't use ground meat within 1-2 days:
Definition
repackage and store it in the freezer
Term
What qualities are desirable in fresh mushrooms?
Definition
firm, fresh, plump with no bruises or moistness; avoid spotted or slimy mushrooms
Term
How should fresh mushrooms be stored?
Definition
unwashed in refrigerator up to 2 days
Term
How should packaged mushrooms be stored?
Definition
in the package
Term
Describe how to store loose mushrooms.
Definition
in a paper bag or in a damp cloth bag in the refrigerator
Term
Carefully storing mushrooms in the refrigerator:
Definition
allows them to breathe and stay firmer longer
Term
Do not store mushrooms in ______ _______; doing so causes mushrooms to deteriorate more quickly.
Definition
plastic bags
Term
When regular shape and crisp texture are not required in a recipe, ______ mushrooms are a good alternative to fresh.
Definition
canned
Term
Mushroom ______ and _______ cost less than whole canned mushrooms.
Definition
stems [and] pieces
Term
Meat is composed of the _______ of animals.
Definition
muscles
Term
Which meat cuts are tougher?
Definition
shoulder and leg muscles
Term
What are the best cooking methods for tougher meats?
Definition
slow, moist cooking like stewing and braising
Term
What does a moist-cooking method do to tougher cuts of meat?
Definition
breaks down the tissues and makes them more tender
Term
Where are less active muscles located on an animal?
Definition
across back from rib to hip
Term
What unique methods of cooking can be used on tender meats?
Definition
quick, dry methods like baking, roasting and broiling
Term
Long, tough tissues can also be _____ to increase tenderness.
Definition
ground
Term
What is the maximum fat content in ground beef by percentage?
Definition
30%
Term
What two classes of ground meat contain less fat than ground beef?
Definition
ground chuck, ground round
Term
To reduce fat in ground beef dishes:
Definition
spoon off excess fat while cooking
Term
Describe how to make thin-slicing meat easier.
Definition
freeze for 1 hr before slicing
Term
Rinderrouladen
Definition
beef rolls
Term
Kartoffel Klosse
Definition
potato dumplings
Term
Grunne Bohnen mit Karotten
Definition
sweet-sour green beans and carrots
Term
Apfel Torte
Definition
apple tart
Term
Kase
Definition
cheese
Term
Milch
Definition
milk
Term
Name grain group items from Germany. (4)
Definition
dark, whole grain (rye, barley, wheat, oats) breads, baked desserts, dumplings, noodles; white flour is used for fancy breads, pastries and cakes
Term
Name vegetable group items from Germany. (7)
Definition
Vitamin C: potatoes and cabbage (often served as sauerkraut); parsnips, carrots, beets, spinach, lettuce
Term
Name fruit group items from Germany. (6)
Definition
apples, peaches, pears, plums, cherries and berries; citrus fruits are not common
Term
Name milk group items from Germany.
Definition
milk (drink and in sauces and gravies), cheese (as dessert, snack or main course)
Term
Name meat group items from Germany. (10)
Definition
generous amounts of fresh and cured pork, veal, beef, poultry, fish, rabbit, other game, dried beans and peas (soups), sausages (beef, pork and liver)
Term
Name "other" group items from Germany. (4)
Definition
cream, butter, sour cream, salt (especially in sausage and sauerkraut)
Term
Describe Germany's geography from north to south.
Definition
sandy northern plains, central forests, highlands and rolling hills, southern Alps
Term
Because Germany is densely populated, all available _________ land is put into production.
Definition
agricultural
Term
German agriculture produces a wide variety of:
Definition
grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy and farm products
Term
Why are foods cooked with generous amounts of liquid a practical, economic necessity?
Definition
foods could cook without burning while women and children worked in the fields; at mealtime the liquid was thickened as gravy
Term
How do Germans preserve foods to store them for winter?
Definition
fruit preserves, salted vegetables, sausage, smoked and pickled meats, fish and game
Term
Traditionally, German meals are ______ and _______.
Definition
relaxed [and] unhurried
Term
German meals are served ________ _____.
Definition
family style
Term
family style
Definition
dishes are placed on the table in serving dishes and then passed around the table
Term
Describe continental style use of cutlery.
Definition
knife in left hand and fork in right hand held tines down; use knife to cut of push food onto the back of the fork tines; raise fork to mouth without turning it in your hand; knife always stays in left hand even when unused
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