Tastes of Culture Course Overview
General Course Information
Tastes of Culture: Introduction
Syllabus & Lab Contract
Looking at Different Cuisines
Connections: Food & Religion
North & Central America
Presentations
North America: Indigenous Cuisine
Mexican Cuisine
Central America
Assignments/Activities
Canvas Discussion: Wisconsin First Nations Recipe
Mexico's Food Culture & Heritage
Caribbean Postcard
Caribbean Culture ThingLink Project Description
Potential Recipes & Sites
Native American Cuisine: Hoyan with Strawberry Jam
Native American Cuisine: Fry Bread
North American Sweet Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Mexico: Churros
Mexico: Guacamole and chips for two
Mexico: Salsa Verde and chips for two
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Note: More options for Northern & Central America can be found at the bottom of this page
South America
Presentation
South American Cuisine
Assignments/Activities
South American Cuisine Team Search
Brazilian and Peruvian Menu Development
Potential Recipes & Sites
Argentina: Chimichurri Sauce
Brazil: Coconut Rice
SpruceEats South American recipes
Western & Northern Europe
Presentations
United Kingdom (Notetaker)
France (Notetaker)
French Influence on US- Mardi Gras
Germany (Notetaker)
Scandinavia (Notetaker)
Assignments/Activities
Oktoberfest
Extended Learning: Western & Northern Europe
Potential Recipes & Sites
England: Cranberry Orange Scones
England: Lemon Curd
France: Crepes w/ Peach Sauce
Chocolate Filled Almond Macarons
** Slides with Tasting Table's Photo Gallery
** 1. 1/2" Round Template for Macarons
Sweden: Swedish Meatballs
Germany: Apple Strudel
Germany: Potato Pancakes (Latkes)
Southern Europe
Presentations
Italy (Notetaker)
Greece (Notetaker)
Spain & Portugal (Student-created slides)
Assignments/Activities
Italian Pranzo Menu
Italian Cuisine Summary
Spanish and Portuguese Cuisine Summary
Potential Recipes & Sites
Italy: Pasta
Greece: Tzatziki
Greece: Pita Bread
Spain: Patatas Bravas
Spain: Empanadas
Eastern Europe & Russia
Presentations
Eastern European Cuisine (Notetaker)
Russian Cuisine (Notetaker)
Assignments/Activities
Eastern European Cuisine Summary
Russian Cuisine Exploration
European & Russian Cuisine Comparison & Menu Item Creation
Potential Recipes & Sites
Poland: Pierogi
Russia: Food Network's Beef Stroganoff
Eastern Asia
Presentations
Cuisines of India
Chinese Cuisine
Japanese Cuisine
Remarkable Ramen
Assignments/Activities
Indian Cuisine Exploration- Individual Assignment
Indian Cuisine Team Project
Chinese Cuisine worksheet
Japanese & Korean Cuisine worksheet
Remarkable Ramen Summary
Helpful Resource Links:
PBS The Story of India
Food Pyramid of India
Cuisine and Culture of India
Indian Cuisine
India History and Recipes
Potential Recipes & Sites
Chicken Tikka Masala
Naan Bread
Northern Chinese Pork and Cabbage Potstickers (Jiaozi)
Egg Rolls
** Wrapping procedure video
Teriyaki Chicken
Fortune cookies (an American creation!)
Southeast Asia
Assignments/Activities
Pho Online Activity
Pad Thai Origins & Summary
Indonesian Cuisine Summary
Potential Recipes & Sites
Pad Thai
Africa
Presentation
African Cuisine
Assignments/Activities
African Cuisine Genially (WIP)
Potential Recipes & Sites
Ghanian Meat Pies
Ethiopian Ginger-Spiced Vegetables
Nigerian Fried Rice
Mini Mandazi (East African Donuts)
Additional Resources
Cuisine of Latin America
Midwest Cuisine
US Map
Tastes of Culture: Introduction
Syllabus & Lab Contract
Looking at Different Cuisines
Connections: Food & Religion
North & Central America
Presentations
North America: Indigenous Cuisine
Mexican Cuisine
Central America
Assignments/Activities
Canvas Discussion: Wisconsin First Nations Recipe
Mexico's Food Culture & Heritage
Caribbean Postcard
Caribbean Culture ThingLink Project Description
Potential Recipes & Sites
Native American Cuisine: Hoyan with Strawberry Jam
Native American Cuisine: Fry Bread
North American Sweet Puff Pastry Pinwheels
Mexico: Churros
Mexico: Guacamole and chips for two
Mexico: Salsa Verde and chips for two
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Note: More options for Northern & Central America can be found at the bottom of this page
South America
Presentation
South American Cuisine
Assignments/Activities
South American Cuisine Team Search
Brazilian and Peruvian Menu Development
Potential Recipes & Sites
Argentina: Chimichurri Sauce
Brazil: Coconut Rice
SpruceEats South American recipes
Western & Northern Europe
Presentations
United Kingdom (Notetaker)
France (Notetaker)
French Influence on US- Mardi Gras
Germany (Notetaker)
Scandinavia (Notetaker)
Assignments/Activities
Oktoberfest
Extended Learning: Western & Northern Europe
Potential Recipes & Sites
England: Cranberry Orange Scones
England: Lemon Curd
France: Crepes w/ Peach Sauce
Chocolate Filled Almond Macarons
** Slides with Tasting Table's Photo Gallery
** 1. 1/2" Round Template for Macarons
Sweden: Swedish Meatballs
Germany: Apple Strudel
Germany: Potato Pancakes (Latkes)
Southern Europe
Presentations
Italy (Notetaker)
Greece (Notetaker)
Spain & Portugal (Student-created slides)
Assignments/Activities
Italian Pranzo Menu
Italian Cuisine Summary
Spanish and Portuguese Cuisine Summary
Potential Recipes & Sites
Italy: Pasta
Greece: Tzatziki
Greece: Pita Bread
Spain: Patatas Bravas
Spain: Empanadas
Eastern Europe & Russia
Presentations
Eastern European Cuisine (Notetaker)
Russian Cuisine (Notetaker)
Assignments/Activities
Eastern European Cuisine Summary
Russian Cuisine Exploration
European & Russian Cuisine Comparison & Menu Item Creation
Potential Recipes & Sites
Poland: Pierogi
Russia: Food Network's Beef Stroganoff
Eastern Asia
Presentations
Cuisines of India
Chinese Cuisine
Japanese Cuisine
Remarkable Ramen
Assignments/Activities
Indian Cuisine Exploration- Individual Assignment
Indian Cuisine Team Project
Chinese Cuisine worksheet
Japanese & Korean Cuisine worksheet
Remarkable Ramen Summary
Helpful Resource Links:
PBS The Story of India
Food Pyramid of India
Cuisine and Culture of India
Indian Cuisine
India History and Recipes
Potential Recipes & Sites
Chicken Tikka Masala
Naan Bread
Northern Chinese Pork and Cabbage Potstickers (Jiaozi)
Egg Rolls
** Wrapping procedure video
Teriyaki Chicken
Fortune cookies (an American creation!)
Southeast Asia
Assignments/Activities
Pho Online Activity
Pad Thai Origins & Summary
Indonesian Cuisine Summary
Potential Recipes & Sites
Pad Thai
Africa
Presentation
African Cuisine
Assignments/Activities
African Cuisine Genially (WIP)
Potential Recipes & Sites
Ghanian Meat Pies
Ethiopian Ginger-Spiced Vegetables
Nigerian Fried Rice
Mini Mandazi (East African Donuts)
Additional Resources
Cuisine of Latin America
Midwest Cuisine
US Map