Spain!

Ingredients From New World

Tomato

Potato

Sweet Potato

Vanilla

Chocolate

Beans

Zucchini

Peppers

Agricultural Production

Largest producer of olives in world

Chief agricultural products:Barley PotatoesMilk TomatoesOlives WheatOranges Grapes

Poor soil and dry climate results in low production.

LivestockSheep main livestock

Europe’s leading fishing countryFishing industry includes:

MusselsSardinesCodAnchoviesSquid

Wine

Spain has over 2.9 million acres (over 1.17 million hectares) planted3rd largest producer of wine in the

worldFrance is #1Italy is #2

Imbedded In CultureIn Spain, winemakers often use the Spanish

word “elaborar” (to elaborate)

As oposed to fabricar (to produce/make)

This relates to the philosophy of

“the winemaker acts as more of a nurturer of the grapes and wine rather than as a producer”

Classifications By AgeCrianza red wines are aged for 2 years with at least 6

months in oak. Whites and rosés must be aged for at least 1 year with at least 6 months in oak.[5]

Reserva red wines are aged for at least 3 years with at least 1 year in oak. Reserva whites and rosés must be aged for at least 2 years with at least 6 months in oak.[5]

Gran Reserva wines typically appear in above average vintages with the red wines requiring at least 5 years aging, 18 months of which in oak and a minimum of 36 months in the bottle. Gran Reserva whites and rosés must be aged for at least 4 years with at least 6 months in oak

Consumption

9th overall in consumption of alcohol 10.06 gallons or38 liters a year

Grape Varieties

400 varieties planted throughout Spain

80% of country's wine comes from 20 grapes

Tempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha, Palomino, Airen, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel•lo, Cariñena and Monastrell

Wine Regions14,000 vineyards

150 Wineries

Ribera del Duero Known for their Tempranillo production

ValdepeñasDrank by Hemingway

Known for high quality at low price

Jerez de la FronteraHome of the Fortified wine

Sherry15-22% ABV

GaliciaVineyards in Galicia are influenced by the high

humidity and close proximity to the Atlantic

Spanish Way of Cooking

Culinary Methods

Roasting

Grilling

Broiling

Pickling

Marinade

Stews

• Frying and Deep Frying

• Boiling

• Baking

• Jams, Jellies, Honey, and

Alcohol Preserves

• Drying and Salting

HerbsAnise Widely used to flavor cakes and herbal teas. It

is also the main ingredient and name of a traditional Spanish liquor.

Aromatic Herbs Thyme, Rosemary, Oregano, Basil, Dill, Chamomile, Mint, Peppermint; Most common herbs for stews, salads, making sauces, teas as well as liquors.

Cumin Grows mostly in the Spanish Mountains. Used for pharmaceutical properties and in stews.

Parsley Used for garnish, and elements of various sauces for meats and fish. You can get it for free from butchers, greengrocers, and fishmongers

Spices and Seasonings Cinnamon Popular in ancient times as an aphrodisiac. Mainly

used in desserts. However, also favored in stews.

Cloves Used as intense flavoring in stews and dishes. It has a therapeutic virtue, such as tooth aches.

Honey Records show it has been used in Spain since the Neolithic period in order to preserve fruits and other foods. Most popular sweetener.

Mustard Mainly for dressing on red meats.

Paprika Most popular spice. In typical products, preparations, and dishes is Spanish cuisine. Such as Chorizo or Mamitako

Saffron Natural colorings and most expensive. Spain is currently the world’s leading produce and exporter. Considered to have healing properties.

The Food AvailablePulses: Beans, Chickpeas, Peas

Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus, Carrots, Turnips, Cucumbers, Eggplants, Lettuce, Endive, Mushrooms, Onions, Garlic, Peppers, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Pumpkins, Zucchini, Spinach

Fruits: Apples, Capers, Cherries, Carob Pods, Citrus Fruits, Chirimoyas, Dates, Figs, Grapes, Raisins, Olives (Olive Oil), Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Pomegranates, Strawberries

Nuts: Acorns, Almonds, Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Pine Nuts, Pistachios, Walnuts

Food Continued…

Dairy Products: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt

Meats and Sausage: Chickens, Hens, Ham, Horse, Foal, Oxen, Cow, Bulls, Quail, Partridges, Pork, Rabbit, Hare, Sausage, Stag, Dear, Turkey

Seafood: Anchovies, Codfish, Eels, Elvers, Sea Bream, Tuna, Whale

Typical MealsBreakfast (Desayuno): Usually a

hot drink paired with a solid food of salty or sweet. Sometimes men have a small drink of alcohol. Small portions.

Midmorning Meal (Almuerzo): May consist of some kind of roll, or even small portions of stew. Paired with a glass of wine or other drinks. Little bigger portion than breakfast.

Lunch (Comida): Complete 3 course meal. Starter, main course, dessert. Wine together with water is the traditional drink. Biggest meal of the day.

Meals continued…Mid-afternoon snack (Merienda): Usually

consist of a small roll or cake with a drink. To ease the gap before dinner. Paired with a drink. Very small.

Dinner (Cena): Last meal of the day. Always with family. Same structure of Lunch. Starter, main course, dessert. Usually lighter, due to close to bedtime. Smaller than lunch, bigger than breakfast.

HistoryInfluence from other culture s

Phoenicians- saucesGreeks- olive oilRomans, Carthaginians, and JewsMoors left the biggest influence

History- Moors Moorish occupation from 711 AD- 1492 AD

A sophisticated people

Irrigation experts Led to rice cultivation

Almond groves Led to almond use in sweet and savory items

Refining sugar from juices

Seasonings Cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, and others

Paella and polvorones

Fish Paella

Polvornes

Dietary Food GuideNAOS pyramid

Promotes Mediterranean diet and physical activity

Eating like a Spaniard

BreakfastNot like the American breakfast

Light

Coffee, pastry maybe

10 am

TapasThe Little Spanish Meal

Well after breakfast but before lunch

Snack

Bar hopping

Small plates, finger foods, hot and cold

Typical tapas

LunchLargest meal

Between 1:30 – 3:30

Several Courses

2 – 3 hour break

Siesta included

Conversation

DinnerSnack between Lunch and Dinner

Smaller than Lunch

Between 9pm – 12 am

Socializing and bar-hopping afterwards

Custom FoodsTapas

Churros

Tortilla Espanola

Paella

Chorizo

Spanish Holiday FoodsChristmas

Christmas Eve Lobster, lamb, suckling pigTapas

Tuna with red peppers10 pmSweets

Spanish Holiday FoodsNew Year’s Eve

CavaGrapesTraditional breakfast