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In-Depth Semester Report (one/semester) Three (3) pages of Summary (Times Roman 12 Font Size with single space) Please select one country you did not select for your individual cultural analysis reports. Geography In-depth History (Historical, current political, economic, cultural background) In-depth countrys major foods & beverages (Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner) Traditional holidays or special events (wedding, birthday, or funeral foods) One Menu recipe (4 servings)- add the reference at the end Introduce 5 local restaurants where the menu item is available (Restaurant Names, Address, Phone Number, Price of the item, & Yelp Review Summary) References Report Format: Only use Microsoft Word program for the above report (Times Roman 12 points, & Single Space) In-Depth Semester PowerPoint Slides (10 Slides) Detailed Synopsis Summary Professional Food Pictures Food Prep Video Link (YouTube link would be accepted) Name Date In-Depth Summer Report- Spain Geography Spain is mainly on the Iberian Peninsula in the Southwest corner of Europe. Covers about 506,030 square kilometers. Influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. There are currently 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities. Major landforms include the Andalusian Plain, Cantabrian Mountains, the Pyrenees, Maseta Central Plateau, Sistema Central Mountains, the Sierra de Guadalupe Mountains, and the Canary Islands Climate has clear, hot summers in the interior, more moderate and cloudier along coast; cloudy, cold winters in the interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast. History of Spain Endless cultures, as they passed through or settled in Spain, have influenced the history of Spanish food. The Phoenicians left their sauces, the Greeks introduced Spain to the wonders of olive oil, and Romans, Carthaginians, and Jews integrated elements of their own cooking into that of Spain. However, it was the Moors who, during their centuries of reign, most impacted Spanish gastronomy. They introduced fruits and light seasonings into the Iberian diet, as well as combinations of fruits and nuts with meats and fish. Rice is a genuine staple of Spanish gastronomy and therefore Spains vast array of rice dishes, come straight from the Moors, as does the use of saffron, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The rich culture of Spain is based on diverse historical influences from Celtic and Iberian times, centuries of Roman rule and the 900 years of Moorish dominance. Other flavors were added during the troubling Middle Ages, with intriguing language, cuisine, music, art, literature, folk traditions, and Catholicism and in the diverse ethnic communities. Spain’s Christian and Moorish architectural contributions are monumental, and its distinct regional cultures are strong, especially in the Catalan and Basque regions. Flamenco music, dance and the controversial bullfights are easily recognizable elements of Spanish heritage, but the fierce national pride shown by the people are at the heart of the country’s identity. “Spain is different” is an often-heard statement, emphasizing their position as a melting pot for centuries. Family values dominate and, the culture of machismo is slowly declining. Friendly, but somewhat formal in their approach to strangers. Spains Major Foods & Beverages Breakfast Galletas · Magdalenas · Bocadillos Churros con chocolate · Pan Con Tomate Tostada con mantequilla y mermelada Torrijas · Zumo de naranja Lunch and Dinner Paella · Albóndigas · Chicken Croquetas Tosta de Boquerones · Tortilla Española Arroz Cubano · Gambas al Ajillo Tapas · Rusa Dorada del Horno Dessert Turrón · Crema Catalana · Polvorones Flan · Empanada de Manzana Dulce de leche · Natillas · Goxua Ponche Segoviano Beverages Zumo de naranja · Sangria · Horchata Tepache de Piña · Tinto de Verano Chocolate Caliente Spanish Traditional Funeral Foods https://www.thespruceeats.com/pineapple-tepache-recipe-4078751 https://www.thespruceeats.com/tinto-de-verano-spanish-wine-cocktail-recipe-3083126 At a Funeral reception, Spanish people prefer to follow the tradition of serving a variety of foods to the guests just to appreciate their sympathetic gestures to the grieving family. Soups are among the common comfort foods, even in the Spanish culture. There are several types of soups in Spanish culinary style, mostly made with legumes, meat, seafood etc. Certain regions of Spain also use almonds to prepare the soups. The simple Spanish preparations like Gazpacho, Sopa de Almendras or Caldo Galego are most used in this occasion. Depending on the season, the Spanish people select the ingredients to prepare these healthy, hearty and comforting soups. Stews are much common for the funeral reception menu. This simple food can be prepared easily and can be consumed with choices of breads. The fresh vegetables and chicken broth are used to prepare the stews, along with chunks of meats like beef or pork. Particularly in the winter, stews make an ideal option for a funeral reception. Tapas small plates are also served at funeral receptions along with rare and premium choices of wine. There is a wide range of selections available as the tapas menu in the Spanish culinary style using sea scallops, vegetables, mushroom, almonds, olives, and ravioli. There are several choices for the comfort food category in Spanish style. The most favorite dish is paella. The paella is normally prepared with rice, meat or seafood and certain vegetables. Other than paella, there is tortilla Espanola or potato omelet, which is prepared with potatoes, eggs and oil. Fish is also used in several recipes to make the reception special yet simple. Spanish Flan Recipe Ingredients Checklist  1/3 cup white sugar  7 ounces sweetened condensed milk  1 cup heavy cream  1/2 cup milk  3 eggs  1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Checklist  Prep:20 mins  Cook:1 hr.  Total:1 hr. 20 mins  Servings: 4  Yield: 4 servings Instructions Checklist  Step 1- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).  Step 2- In a small nonstick saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat. Shake and swirl occasionally to distribute sugar until it is dissolved and begins to brown. Lift the pan over the heat source (4 to 6 inches) and continue to brown the sugar until it becomes a dark golden brown. You may slightly stir while cooking, but continually stirring causes the sugar to crystallize. Pour caramelized sugar into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish or a large loaf pan, and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan evenly.  Step 3- In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, cream, milk, eggs and vanilla. Blend on high for one minute. Pour over the caramelized sugar.  Step 4- Place the filled casserole dish into a larger pan and add 1 inch of HOT water to the outer pan. Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until set. Five local restaurants in Madrid, Spain Pasto Flan: 7,00€ Phone: 911 104 072 Yelp: 5/5 Website: www.pastomadrid.com Address: Calle de Lope de Vega, 15 28014 Madrid Spain Yelp Review: 5/5 Hannah V.- Stamford, CT This place has amazing food and service. We came in after wandering around for a long time looking for a dinner restaurant, and were so pleasantly surprised. The man serving us was so nice, immediately asking if we have any allergies, and offering to make vegetarian versions of some of the dishes. He was very knowledgeable about everything and recommended nice wines. We had octopus, (vegetarian) gnocchi, rabbit tacos, sweet potato flan, and tiramisu- all were delicious and interesting! This place does a twist on all these foods and it was so fun to try. InClan Brutal Flan: 6,50€ Phone: 910 238 038 Yelp: 4.5/5 Website: Inclanbrutal.com Address: Calle Álvarez Gato, 4 28012 Madrid Spain Yelp Review: 5/5 Denise P.- Santa Ana, CA 5 stars for both food and service! I got the pasta as the starter, oxtail as the main dish, and flan for dessert. All of it was amazing along with our awesome waiter Santi, who made sure we had a good dining experience. All in all, I would definitely return! Must try! La Mallorquina Flan: 6,50€ Phone: 915 211 201 Yelp: 4.5/5 Website: https://pastelerialamallorquina.es/ Address: Calle Mayor, 2 28013 Madrid Spain Yelp Review: 5/5 Emily K.- Green Bay, WI I for real love this place. It is no frills and it is super busy all the time. We came in from the rain and ordered three things’ macaroons, flan and this liked croissant type baked good. The macaroons were huge and my favorite thing we ordered. I could dream of them till I die. I think everyone should at least stop in here to get something to go. La Tasqueria Flan: 8,50€ Phone: 914 511 000 Yelp: 5/5 http://www.pastomadrid.com/ https://www.yelp.com/biz_redir?url=http\%3A\%2F\%2Fwww.inclanbrutal.com&cachebuster=1625893166&website_link_type=website&src_bizid=iNtK9yWv7wOXaPai3uAv-g&s=08f3b60dada3195bf2d7b0c2d4d9f3a4af2880eba80bad520d773f4cd28bb6d3 https://pastelerialamallorquina.es/ Website: https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_ Address: Calle Duque de Sesto, 48 28009 Madrid Spain Yelp Review: 5/5 Lillian L.- Madrid, Spain One of the greatest experiences Ive had in the past years. A place for real foodies. The dishes are delicately cooked and marinated well. Flan is worth trying. Great Hospitality. La Sanabresa Flan: 5,50€ Phone: 914 290 338 Yelp: 4.5/5 Website: https://restaurantguru.com/La-Sanabresa-Madrid Address: Calle del Amor de Dios, 12 28014 Madrid Spain Yelp Review: 5/5 Tova M.- San Diego, CA I went with a friend, and we got the paella, chicken croquettes, deep fried anchovies, almond cake, flan, and sparkling water. Everything was amazing, but the standouts were clearly the paella, croquettes, and almond cake. Those three alone would have been enough for two to share. The paella is HUGE and the croquettes come with 8. And the quality was great! Everything was cooked well with fresh ingredients and plenty of seasoning. References https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/espana/historyandculture/geography/Paginas/index.aspx https://www.ducksters.com/geography/country/spain.php https://cookingtheglobe.com/spanish-breakfast/ https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Restaurants&find_loc=Madrid\%2C+Spain https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/44497/baked-flan/ https://www.thespruceeats.com/top-five-spanish-drinks-for-summer-3083129 https://www.enforex.com/culture/history-spanish-food.html “First of all, the country is located on the Iberian Peninsula and is therefore almost entirely surrounded by the waters. Naturally, due to this fortunate location, seafood forms one of the pillars of Spains gastronomy and categorizes the country as having a Mediterranean diet.” “For example, Spains famous hams are cured high in the mountains, vineyards and olive groves sprawl across expanses of land, and fresh fruits and vegetables hail from throughout the country. https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/ https://restaurantguru.com/La-Sanabresa-Madrid https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/espana/historyandculture/geography/Paginas/index.aspx https://www.ducksters.com/geography/country/spain.php https://cookingtheglobe.com/spanish-breakfast/ https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Restaurants&find_loc=Madrid\%2C+Spain https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/44497/baked-flan/ https://www.thespruceeats.com/top-five-spanish-drinks-for-summer-3083129 https://www.enforex.com/culture/history-spanish-food.html In Depth Semester Report on Spain Spain’s Geography Spain is mainly on the Iberian Peninsula in the SouthWest corner of Europe Covers about 506,030 square kilometers Influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea There are currently 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities Major landforms include the Andalusian Plain, Cantabrian Mountains, the Pyrenees, Maseta Central Plateau, Sistema Central Mountains, the Sierra de Guadalupe Mountains, and the Canary Islands Climate has clear, hot summers in the interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in the interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast History of Spanish Food Endless cultures, as they passed through or settled in Spain, have influenced the history of Spanish food. The Phoenicians left their sauces, the Greeks introduced Spain to the wonders of olive oil, and Romans, Carthaginians, and Jews integrated elements of their own cooking into that of Spain. However it was the Moors who, during their centuries of reign, most impacted Spanish gastronomy. They introduced fruits and light seasonings into the Iberian diet, as well as combinations of fruits and nuts with meats and fish. Rice is a genuine staple of Spanish gastronomy and therefore Spains vast array of rice dishes, come straight from the Moors, as does the use of saffron, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Breakfast: Hot Chocolate Dinner: Sangria Lunch: Horchata Spanish Beverages Spanish Breakfast Galletas · Magdalenas · Bocadillos Churros con chocolate · Pan Con Tomate Tostada con mantequilla y mermelada Torrijas · Zumo de naranja Spanish Lunch · Dinner Paella · Albóndigas · Chicken Croquetas Tosta de Boquerones · Tortilla Española Arroz Cubano · Gambas al Ajillo Tapas · Rusa Dorada del Horno Spanish Dessert Turrón · Crema Catalana · Polvorones Flan · Empanada de Manzana Dulce de leche · Natillas · Goxua Ponche Segoviano How to Make Flan • 1/3 cup white sugar • 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk • 1 cup heavy cream • 1/2 cup milk • 3 eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Prep:20 mins Cook:1 hr Total:1 hr 20 mins Servings:8 Yield:8 servings Link to Video Link to Baked Flan Recipe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GymQgf7BQN4 https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&ei=UTF-8&p=video+of+making+flan&type=E211US1269G0#id=2&vid=8f6f52574e49d5e008b4e59bdfc9a516&action=view https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/44497/baked-flan/ Spanish Funeral Foods Spanish Restaurants Pasto Flan- 7,00€ Ph 911 104 072 Yelp: 5/5 www,pastomadrid.com Calle de Lope de Vega, 15 28014 Madrid Spain La Mallorquina Flan- 6,50€ Ph 915 211 201 Yelp: 4.5/5 https://pastelerialamallor quina.es/ Calle Mayor, 2 28013 Madrid Spain InClan Brutal Flan- 7,50€ Ph 910 238 038 Yelp: 4.5/5 Inclanbrutal.com Calle Álvarez Gato, 4 28012 Madrid Spain La Sanabresa Flan- 7,50€ Ph 914 290 338 Yelp: 4.5/5 https://restaurantguru.co m/La-Sanabresa-Madrid Calle del Amor de Dios, 12 28014 Madrid Spain La Tasqueria Flan- 8,50€ Ph 914 511 000 Yelp: 5/5 https://latasqueria.com/en/l a-tasqueria-and-javi- estevez/#_=_ Calle Duque de Sesto, 48 28009 Madrid Spain https://pastelerialamallorquina.es/ https://pastelerialamallorquina.es/ https://www.yelp.com/biz_redir?url=http://www.inclanbrutal.com&cachebuster=1625893166&website_link_type=website&src_bizid=iNtK9yWv7wOXaPai3uAv-g&s=08f3b60dada3195bf2d7b0c2d4d9f3a4af2880eba80bad520d773f4cd28bb6d3 https://restaurantguru.com/La-Sanabresa-Madrid https://restaurantguru.com/La-Sanabresa-Madrid https://restaurantguru.com/La-Sanabresa-Madrid https://restaurantguru.com/La-Sanabresa-Madrid https://restaurantguru.com/La-Sanabresa-Madrid https://restaurantguru.com/La-Sanabresa-Madrid https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_ https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_ https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_ https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_ https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_ https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_ https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_ https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_ https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_ https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_