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Greece
Greece
● About the Country
○ Population
10.64 Million
○ Culture :a collectivist society in the sense that there is strong loyalty shown to familial and
social groups.
■ Historical events
The olympic games started in Greece, Greek war of independence, Kings of
Greece.
■ Celebrations
New Year's Day, Epiphany, Clean Monday, Independence Day, Good Friday, Greek
Easter Sunday and Monday, Labor Day, Dormition of the Virgin, OXI day, Christmas
Day and Boxing Day.
○ Dietary restriction
high intake of fruits, vegetables (particularly wild plants), nuts and cereals mostly in the
form of sourdough bread rather than pasta;. They eat very little meat.
Spices used main dishes
Oregano Oregano Photo Ivana Jurcic,Marjoram Marjoram,Dill Dill,Fennel Fennel,Mint,Rosemary ,Sideritis,
Sage
Greece
Facts about greece and its food
1. Greece is one of the sunniest places in the world
2. The Greek Isles are home to over 6000 beautiful islands
3. Greece is home to 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
4. 80% of Greece is made up of mountains
5. Greece has an impressive coastline… about 16,000 kilometers
6. Santorini has different color beaches
7. The Patron of Athens is a Goddess
8. Greece is the third largest producer of olives
9. Greece is home to more archaeological museums than any other country in the world
10. Greece has a diverse array of wildlife
11. They don't eat a lot of meat.
12. eats mostly only sea fish and lamb
Greece
Taramasalata

Gyros

Dolmades

Moussaka

Fresh fish

Courgette balls (kolokythokeftedes)

Octopus

Honey & baklava

Mexico
Gavyn, Tadese, Kale, Olivia,
Evan
México
● About the Country
○ Population - 126.7 million
○ Culture
■ Historical events-The Acoma massacre, Mexican-American War-Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
■ Celebrations- Cinco de mayo, Dia de muertos
■ 69 different languages are spoken
○ Dietary restriction- Catholics don’t drink alcohol or caffeinated drinks, many don't’ eat meat and dairy,
don’t eat pork. Some foods have to be cooked in a certain process.
○ Spices used main dishes - coriander, allspice, cloves, thyme, Mexican oregano, ceylon, cumin and cacao
México
Fun Facts:
1. Mexico is the home to the world’s largest pyramid, the pyramid of cholula
2. Colored Tv was invented by a mexican
3. The meteorite that destroyed dinosaurs hit méxico
4. Mexico city is sinking every year at a rate of 6-8 inches
5. Mexican cuisine is officially World culture heritage.
6. Mexico has the worlds smallest volcano
7. It’s illegal to shave and drive in mexico
8. 59 types of corn in mexico
9. Mexico has the largest of mount of taxicabs in the world
10. The chihuahua was named after a mexican state
México
Culture appropriate dish
● Tamales
● Fajitas
● Enchiladas
● Chilaquiles
● Churros
● Pozole
● Chiles en Nogada
● Mole Poblano
● Tostadas
● Birria
Australia
Ava, Caidin, Weston
Australia
● About the Country
○ Population - 25.69 Million
○ Culture
■ Historical events
Archaeological Discovery- Indigenous Australians have occupied the country for at least
65,000 years

Gold Rush- The discovery of gold in Victoria in 1851 revolutionised Australia as an influx of
migrants arrived
Australia
■ Celebrations
NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS IN SYDNEY
ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL
RIVERFIRE IN BRISBANE
AFL GRAND FINAL IN MELBOURNE
LUNAR NEW YEAR, ACROSS AUSTRALIA
Australia
○ Dietary restriction
There are no overall religious dietary restrictions for the
country, although Australians tend to prioritize a healthy
lifestyle with little saturated fat and sugars.
○ Spices used main dishes
● Native Ginger
● Mountain Pepper
● Dorrigo Pepper
● Brush Pepper
● Alpine Pepper Brush
Australia
Culture appropriate dish-
● Australian Sausage rolls
● Lamingtons
● Grilled Kangaroo
● Pavlova
● Meat Pies
● Crab Sticks
● Fairy Bread
● Vegemite
Italy
Brooke, Kayla, Alex
Italy
● About the Country
○ Population - about 58 million
○ most off the culture is based on art, food and music. most people speak italian. family is
a very important part of the italian culture. The main religion is catholic.
Historical events
■ in 2000 the bronze age begins in Italy
■ in 1861 italy became a nation
■ in 1915 italy entered world war one
 Italy
Spices used in dishes-
● basil
● thyme
● orégano
● rosemary
Dietary restriction
● soy
● shellfish
● tropical fruit
Celebrations
● battle of the oranges
● game of the bridge
 Italy
Culture appropriate dish: Calzones

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/244
766/perfect-every-time-pizza-or-calzon
e-dough/

potential fillings:
cheese (ricotta, mozzarella)
pepperonis
sausage
basil
thyme
orégano

red sauce:
https://www.seriouseats.com/easy-italia
n-amercian-red-sauce-recipe
China
China
● About the Country
○ Population 1.412 billion
○ Culture : Chinese culture is rich in arts and sciences, also lots of painting and poetry.
■ Historical events 1911, The end of an empire. 1088, The Age of Innovation and 1705;The Greatest
Empire
■ Celebrations: China National Day and Chinese (Lunar) New Year.
○ Dietary restriction China doesn’t serve a lot of dishes with diary in them
○ Spices used main dishes Ginger, Cumin, Anise and Star anise.
○ etc.
China
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China Facts
China is home to the most people on planet earth with over 1.4 billion.

The great wall of China isn’t one big wall it is a collection of walls put together.

There is only one time zone in China.

Ping Pong is China's National Sport.

China is the third largest country by area.

Tea was discovered in China

Paper was also invented in China.

 China
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil and 1 1/2 tsp of the canola oil over
medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken pieces, season lightly with salt and pepper
Culture appropriate dish and saute until cooked through, about 5 - 6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and
set aside.
Chicken Fried Rice 2. Return skillet to medium-high heat, add remaining 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil and 1 1/2 tsp
canola oil. Add peas/ carrots blend and green onions and saute for 1 minute, then add
garlic and saute for 1 minute longer. Push veggies to edges of pan, add eggs in center
Ingredients and cook and scramble.
3. Return chicken to skillet along with rice. Add in soy sauce and season with salt and
● 3 cups cooked long-grain brown rice pepper to taste. Serve warm with Sriracha to taste if desired.
● 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts ,
diced into 3/4-inch pieces
● 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil ,
● 1 Tbsp canola oil
● 1 1/3 cups frozen peas and carrots blend
● 3 green onions chopped
● 2 cloves garlic , minced
● 2 large eggs
● 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
● Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Caribbean
Caribbean
● About the Country
○ Population
○ Culture
■ Historical events
■ Celebrations
○ Dietary restriction
○ Spices used main dishes
○ etc.
Caribbean
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Caribbean
Culture appropriate dish