Argentina

Question 1

The influence of Argentina is:

Answer 1

Influences of Argentina:

1. Geography
   a. Atlantic Ocean
   b. Extends North and South through many latitudes, climates and geography
   c. Andes Mountains
   d. Andean mountains
   e. Mesopotamia (between rivers)
   f. Latitude - products will be similar no matter what country if on same latitude.
2. People

Question 2

The products of Argentina are:

Answer 2

Products of Argentina:

1. Fertile in Cattle (Beef and Dairy)
   a. . Use all parts of the animal
2. Asado type of cooking
3. Fruit, olives, salt, corn, quinoa, squash, potatoes, grapes, plums quince
4. Wine (Malbec) (6th larges producer of wine)
5. Yerba Mate (tea we tried)
6. Hearts of Palm
7. Avocados, yucca, citrus, rice

Question 3

The dishes of Argentina are:

Answer 3

Dishes of Argentina:

1. Empanadas
2. Tamales
3. Locro (similar to Hominy)
4. Squash
5. Beef
6. Beans

Question 4

The dishes we had from Argentina W11D5:

Answer 4

Dishes we made from Argentina:

1. Ceviche
2. Empanadas
3. Steak with Chimichurri
4. Quinoa Salad
5. Dulce de Leche crepes

Question 5

The wines of Argentina are:

Answer 5

Wines of Argentina: (M&M)

1. Malbec from Mendoza - Red
2. Toronta from Bonarda - white wine unique to Argentina