32 Questions
What type of meals did the New England settlers create using readily available foods?
Hearty and substantial meals
How did the settlers preserve foods to survive the long, cold winters?
By drying and salting them
What did the early settlers commonly dry to preserve for later use?
Beans, corn, and apples
What was commonly used to bake goods in the early settlers' homes?
Covered Dutch ovens over the coals of the fireplace
How did the Indians teach the early settlers to prepare dried beans?
Soak them overnight and flavor with molasses and salt pork
What was the main purpose of the large fireplace in each home of the early settlers?
Cooking
What is a characteristic of New England Boiled Dinner?
It is a combination of meat, potatoes, onions, carrots, beets, cabbage, and other available vegetables
What is the main difference in nutritional values between Manhattan clam chowder and New England clam chowder?
Manhattan clam chowder is low-fat while New England clam chowder is high-fat
What did the sap of New England’s sugar maple trees produce?
Maple syrup used for cakes, candies, sauces, puddings, and as flavoring for baked beans and vegetables
What are the flavors of traditional New England recipes like?
Mild and not highly seasoned
What are the crops produced in large quantities in the Midwest?
Corn, wheat, and soybeans
What are Midwesterners known for in terms of their traditional values?
Simple living and hard work
What food source are Wisconsin and Minnesota known for?
Dairy products
What type of people are Midwesterners described as?
Sturdy, practical, and friendly
Which region is known for producing beef, pork, lamb, and poultry in large quantities?
Midwest
What was a popular one dish meal in New England that is still popular today?
New England Boiled Dinner - a combination of meat, potatoes, onions, carrots, beets, cabbage, and other available vegetables.
What crops were economically important in the South due to the mild climate?
Tobacco, sugarcane, rice, cotton, and peanuts
Which of the following was an important food source found in the waters and forests of the South?
Catfish, bass, trout, and turtle
What was abundant and especially liked as part of the wild game in the South?
Squirrel, goose, and turkey
Which foods combined to form 'Soul Food' in the South?
African slave foods, American Indian foods, and European sharecropper foods
What type of livestock were most common in the South?
Pigs and chickens
What played a very important part in the cuisine of the South due to the common type of livestock?
Pork and chicken
What vegetable was brought to the United States from Africa and is commonly used in Creole and Cajun cooking?
Okra
Which spice is commonly used in southern Florida cooking and influences the flavor with its peppery heat?
Cumin
Which type of sausage is known for its strong, smoky, and garlicky taste, and is frequently used in Cajun dishes?
Andouille
Which thickener made from dried sassafras leaves is typically used in Creole gumbo?
Filé
What is the name of the pork sausage that is heavily seasoned with hot peppers and other spicy seasonings in Cajun cooking?
Andouille
Which trio of vegetables forms the trinity used in both Cajun and Creole cuisines?
Celery, onions, green bell peppers
What candy made from sugar, cream, and pecans is commonly associated with Creole food?
Pralines
Which beverage is made from strong coffee and hot milk and is often enjoyed with beignets in New Orleans?
Café au lait
What beverage made from strong coffee flavored with spices, sugar, citrus peel, and brandy is part of Creole cuisine?
Café Brulot
Which region is known for its jambalayas and gumbos, seasoned heavily with hot peppers and other spicy seasonings?
Creole food region (New Orleans)
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