Saturday, February 18, 2012

Greece

Greek Food Art





Religious Food Choices

Greece is an Orthodox Christian country. They observe many fast days. On those days they cant either eat no meat or no food.

Common Dishes

Skewers!
the most common dish between america and greece is a skewer. in greece their skewers may have lamb .in american ours would have pork or beef. in both countries they use vegetables to top them off.

An Original Dish from America

Pulled Pork Sandwhich
 It consist of pork shoulder, barbeque sauce, pepper, salt , olive oil, and a hamburger bun.
Southerners are more likely th eat and make this american dish.

Meals

The Greek eat most meals as a family. At time they will only eat one meal a day with the whole family and not just the immediate family.
A typical meal for a greek family is Avgolemono which is like an egg and lemon soup.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups (4 cans) chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons salt, or to taste

Greek Eating Times

They Usually eat lunch at 2pm. They eat dinner no earlier than 9pm.
If they eat at a restaurunt they arent likely to go at 12pm.