Spain+Food+2-4

=What do we eat?=

=In this unit, you will research food in your country. You should discuss traditional foods as well as popular foods that are enjoyed today. If diets have changed, discuss those changes. If people are hungry, think about solutions to the problem. Consider the following questions while studying this unit:=

==//What foods have cultural importance? Do people eat differently now than in the past? Why?// ==

//**Is there a problem with starvation? What solutions can you suggest to deal with this problem?**// = Write a paragraph in response to the questions above. = = = Paella is currently an internationally-known rice dish from Spain. It originated in the fields of a region called Valencia in eastern Spain. Today paella is made in every region of Spain, using just about any kind of ingredient that goes well with rice. There are as many versions of paella as there are cooks. It may contain chicken, pork, shellfish, fish, eel, squid, beans, peas, artichokes or peppers. Saffron, the spice that also turns the rice a wonderful golden color is an essential part of the dish. Gazpacho is a tomato-based, vegetable soup traditionally served cold, originating in the southern region of Andalucía. Gazpacho is widely consumed in the Spanish cuisine, as well as in neighboring Portugal , where it is known as gaspacho. Gazpacho is mostly consumed during the summer months, due to its refreshing qualities and cold serving temperature. The bocadillo or bocata, in Spain and other hispanic countries, is a sandwich made with Spanish bread cut lengthwise, not with sliced bread. Traditionally seen as a humble food, its low cost has allowed it to evolve over time into an iconic piece of the Hispanic cuisine.