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Spain cultural analysis report In-Depth Semester Report (one/semester)
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Spain cultural analysis report 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 country’s 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)
Due by 8/13, Friday 11:59 PM
In-Depth Summer Report- Spain Spain cultural analysis report
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 Spain’s 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.
Spain’s 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 FoodsAt 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 Spain cultural analysis report
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 Spain cultural analysis report
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: 5/5Website: https://latasqueria.com/en/la-tasqueria-and-javi-estevez/#_=_
Address: Calle Duque de Sesto, 48 28009 Madrid