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43 Cards in this Set
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The roots of the vast majority of Caribbean cuisines may be traced to what countries?
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- England
- France - Spain |
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What was the next wave of immigration to the Caribbean following the abolition of slavery?
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- East India
- China |
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Who were the two main Indian tribes to inhabit the Caribbean?
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- Arawak
- Taino |
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Who arrived in the Caribbean in 1492?
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Christopher Columbus
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Name the four main islands of the Greater Antilles.
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- Cuba
- Jamaica - Hispaniola (Haiti & Dominican Republic) - Puerto Rico |
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Name 2 proteins commonly found in Caribbean cuisine.
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- Pork
- Chicken |
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Name 2 starches commonly found in Caribbean cuisine.
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- Yucca
- Plantains |
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Name 2 vegetables introduced to the Caribbean by Europeans.
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- Eggplant
- Chickpeas |
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Name 2 fruits introduced to the Caribbean by Europeans.
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- Orange
- Lime |
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What are the two ingredients surprisingly often not seen in Caribbean cuisine?
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- cream and milk products
- cheeses in heavy sauces - butter |
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What is the national dish of Jamaica?
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Ackee and saltfish
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What Caribbean dish shows considerable Indian influence?
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Curries and rice
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The Blue Mountains of Jamaica are known for which brewed beverage?
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Blue Mountain Coffee
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Two Puerto Rican examples of herb and spice blends are:
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- adobo
- sofrito |
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What is St. Vincent's national dish?
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Roasted breadfruit and jackfish
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What is coo-coo?
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It is a porridge similar to polenta.
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Describe the Antiguan dish PEPPER POT.
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It is a thick vegetable stew with salted meat.
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What type of pastry is Trinidadian roti? It consists of a curry meal wrapped in thin pastry.
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Puffed pastry
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Arroz con Pollo is a national dish of?
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Puerto Rico
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What is mojo?
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It is a citrus sauce of olives, olive oil, onions, pimientos, capers, tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves.
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What is the name of an advanced civilization which inhabited Mexico?
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Mayan Indians
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Name 4 popular chiles used in Mexican Cuisine.
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- jalapeno
- poblano - habanero - ancho |
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Who were the Spanish heavily influenced by?
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Arabic Moors of Western Africa
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Northern Mexico is known for what 3 proteins?
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- cattle
- goats - pigs |
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Name 4 staple crops cultivated in Mexico.
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- corn
- beans - squash - chile peppers |
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The ocean areas in Mexico are known for what kind of dishes?
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Seafood dishes
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Name 4 ethnic influences in Mexican cuisine.
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- Caribbean
- French - Portuguese - Spain |
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What is Central Mexico known as?
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The Distrito Federal
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The state of Puebla is known for a stew otherwise referred to as what?
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Concoction
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What are the significant ethnic influences we find in the cuisine of Southern Mexico?
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- Veracruz is the busiest port and home to one of the most fertile fishing banks and this is where the European conquest started with significant Mediterranean influences.
- Bringing African slaves to work in the plantations bringing their culinary influences with them. - The West African cooking of adding peanut to meat, fish and vegetable dishes, along with cooking with plantains, yucca and sweet potatoes. - The ancient Maya were the first to cultivate the cacao tree, native to the Central American rain forest. |
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What are the six regions of Mexico?
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1. Baja Peninsula
2. Northern Mexico 3. Yucatan Peninsula 4. Southern Mexico 5. Central Mexico 6. Pacific Coast |
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What is the most popular fish in the peninsula?
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Red snapper
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What food in Central Mexico is heavily based on?
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Corn
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What food is used in the Peninsula cuisine?
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Seafood
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What food is used in the desert cuisine?
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Steaks, meats, grains
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What food is used in the west cuisine?
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Seafood
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What was Marco Pollo's contribution to the culinary field?
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Pasta or tomato sauce
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What is the national dish for Jamaica?
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Ackee and Saltfish
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What is the national dish for Cuba?
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Ropa Vieja
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What is the national dish for Hispioli?
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Mofongo
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What is the national dish for Puerto Rico?
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Arroz con Pollo
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What are the 2 Lesser Antilles?
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- Eastern
- Southern |
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What are some cities in Eastern Lesser Antilles?
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St. Vincent
Barbados St. Lucia |
