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American Food Country Studies: USA Kirovsk Gymnasium April 23, 2015 Lidia A. Karavaeva American Food Country Studies: USA Kirovsk Gymnasium April 23, 2015 Lidia A. Karavaeva

Food in the United States is one of the most controversial subjects. People think Food in the United States is one of the most controversial subjects. People think about it as being all fast-food, full of sugar and fats. But is it limited to this? American food is very diverse. What exactly American food is highly depends on the state. Read the article about American cuisine http: //kidulteacher. com/2014/06/08/amerikanskaya-kyhnyaprotivorechivaya/

Sweets ▪ American cuisine is famous for a wide variety of sweets Funnel Cake Sweets ▪ American cuisine is famous for a wide variety of sweets Funnel Cake Buttermilk biscuits Key Lime Pie Banana split Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cottage Cheese Cottage Cheese

Asian / Mexican stores Asian / Mexican stores

Time Frame ▪ Breakfast – early (6. 30 – 8. 00) ▪ Lunch – Time Frame ▪ Breakfast – early (6. 30 – 8. 00) ▪ Lunch – 11. 00 am is already considered to be a normal lunch time. Typically restaurants will offer lunch 11. 00 a. m. -3. 00 p. m. ▪ Dinner – The word “supper” is not usually used. Dinner time is about 5. 00 pm – 6. 00 pm

Eating Out ▪ Americans eat out a lot. Of course, it depends on their Eating Out ▪ Americans eat out a lot. Of course, it depends on their income. Middle class American will eat out quite often. ▪ An average lunch is at least $8 + tax + tips. ▪ An average dinner is at least $15 + tax + tips ▪ Tips are very common. The amount of it may be calculated for you and printed on the check. The average tip is about 20% of the total price. You may leave cash on the table, in the book, or include it in the total price when you pay by card.

Salad Dressings ▪ When you order a salad, the waitress will ask you what Salad Dressings ▪ When you order a salad, the waitress will ask you what kind of dressing you want. These are typically your options: ranch, blue cheese, thousand island, Italian, raspberry vinaigrette, French, Catalina, salad dressing, etc.

On the go ▪ Americans depend on their cars and spend hours on the On the go ▪ Americans depend on their cars and spend hours on the road. This is one of the reasons why you can see drive-through fastfood restaurants everywhere. Mc. Donald’s is the most popular one, but there are plenty of other ones. ▪ You don’t need to get out from your car and the service is pretty quick. The quality of food is not considered to be the best though. Typically you don’t leave a tip at these restaurants.

Drinks ▪ Americans are mainly not tea-drinkers. As we discussed it earlier, sweet ice Drinks ▪ Americans are mainly not tea-drinkers. As we discussed it earlier, sweet ice tea is very popular in the South, but it is not typical anywhere else in the country. ▪ Hot tea is not usually served, unless it’s a coffee shop* or an exception. ▪ Drinks are served with ice. Even juice. * Coffee shop – is not only a shop, rather it’s a café where you can buy a wide variety of coffee drinks.

Discussions - #30 04/23 Food ▪ What comes to your mind when you think Discussions - #30 04/23 Food ▪ What comes to your mind when you think about "American food"? ▪ What American food would you be most interested to try? ▪ In your opinion, what are the differences and similarities between American and Russian food and eating habits? ▪ Open threads created by your teacher and comment on them. (These are two questions where you will need to analyze the pictures) ▪ You need to COMMENT on one of your peers' answers and ASK at least one question about food in the U. S