Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2020 i Faces People, Places, and World Culture for Kids and Children

WHAT DO YOU REACH FOR WHEN YOUR STOMACH STARTS TO RUMBLE? People around the world have different go-to foods. Here are five facts to get you started. 1 Tomatoes were once thought to be poisoning wealthy Europeans. It was actually the lead in the pewter plates that was making them sick, but for centuries, tomatoes were used as decoration, not as food. 2 Potato chips might never have been invented if a diner hadn’t been displeased with his meal. A man complained about his fried potatoes in 1853, prompting the offended chef to slice the potatoes paper-thin and add lots of salt. Lo and behold, the diner loved them and the world gained potato chips. 3 Not all homes in ancient Rome had kitchens. As a result, takeout restaurants called…

PATH OF THE POTATOES The mighty spud is the world’s fourth largest food crop. Its journey onto our plates began in the mountains and valleys of South America. Around 7000 B.C., the Peruvian Incans were the first to grow and harvest this hardy tuber. During the age of exploration, potatoes received their first passport stamp. Explorers such as Sir Walter Raleigh brought barrels packed with pratties (boiled or roasted potatoes) back to Europe in the 1500s. Over the next 40 years, potatoes traveled throughout Europe. They emigrated across the Middle Eastern deserts to far-away India. In North America, Bermuda’s governor gave the governor of Jamestown potatoes in 1621. By 1719, the first permanent potato patches were established in New Hampshire. From there, they quickly journeyed across the continent. The spud…

A wide variety of plant-based meat alternatives has started to appear in grocery stores and on restaurant menus. These substitutes have become increasingly popular, but they are nothing new. The Chinese have been eating plant-based meat substitutes for more than 1,500 years. In fact, China is considered the birthplace of “fake meat.” The Buddhist monks who lived in monasteries in ancient China were the pioneers of plant-based meat substitutes. They ate no meat and relied on a diet of grains, vegetables, and tofu. When travelers and religious pilgrims visited their monasteries, the monks prepared meals for them. They used tofu or gluten, a protein found in grains, as a substitute for meat. By doing so, they were able to make meatless versions of dishes that were popular at the time.…

What is the most widely eaten food in the whole world? According to the History Channel, it’s bread. It is small, easy to carry, and a good source of energy. About 30,000 years ago, our prehistoric ancestors made the first batch. First, they mixed water and grains. They cooked it into a solid chunk by frying it on stones. By the time of the ancient Egyptians, bakers were using different grains, baking techniques, and a variety of ingredients. Archaeologists have uncovered grinding stones, baking chambers, and drawings of 4,000-year-old breweries from this period. People around the world now enjoy many types of bread. From grainy flatbread to cakes to loaves that are fluffy inside and crunchy outside, bread is king. So, what puts the “fluff” in some breads? It is…

YIELD: Makes 10 to 12 cornmeal cakes PREPARING TIME: 20 min COOKING TIME: 20 min TOTAL TIME: 40 min INGREDIENTS 1 cup arepa flour (precooked cornmeal) 1 cup crumbled fresh cheese or grated mozzarella (1/4 pound) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 1/4 cup vegetable oil PREPARATION 1. Toss together arepa flour, cheese, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl, and then stir in water until mixed. Let stand until enough water is absorbed for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes (dough will continue to stiffen). 2. Form three level tablespoons of dough into one ball and flatten between your palms, gently pressing to form a 1/4-inch-thick patty (2 1/2 to 2 3/4 inches wide), then gently press around the side to eliminate cracks.…

Artist Claes Oldenburg was an American/ Swedish pop artist who was inspired by everyday objects, particularly food. He made gigantic sculptures of food, including a piece called Dropped Ice Cream Cone, which is located on the edge of the Neumarkt Galerie in Cologne, Germany. He used cardboard, burlap, newspapers, chicken wire covered with plaster-soaked canvas, and enamel paint. He was also famous for creating soft sculptures using materials such as fake fur, felt, or vinyl fabric. One of his works, Giant BLT, is a large bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich made up of many smaller forms that are put together in a different way each time the sculpture is exhibited in a different place. Using vinyl fabric stuffed with various different fillers, he created many popular foods for an exhibition…

Most of us don’t think about food until we start feeling hungry, but eating is essential to life. Every creature must eat and be nourished to stay alive. To talk about food and eating is to talk about one of the more commonplace subjects we know. It is about as humdrum as breathing or sleeping—so everyday, so ordinary, that for many, it does not receive much notice. What, where, when, how, and with whom we eat say a great deal about who we are. At the same time, what we do not eat also says something about who we are not or who is “different.” Stop to think about the things connected with eating that send messages. Do you use a napkin? Do you use chopsticks? Do you hold silverware…

A family outing to your team’s ballpark is not just about the game. It never has been. Yes, you cheer when your favorite player goes deep for a walk-off homer. Yes, you enjoy the beauty of a perfect summer evening. And of course, you laugh at the silliness of the team’s mascot. But don’t forget to eat. Ballpark food has come a long way. Parks across the country are tempting spectators with more than just traditional fare. You’ll find gourmet dishes, local specialties, and the most outlandish snacks this side of the state fair. YANKEE LOBSTER ROLL (Fenway Park, Boston Red Sox) In Boston, the only time you’ll hear a Red Sox fan cheer on anything to do with Yankees is when they’re talking about lobster. The lobster in this…

Rice Rice Opener is the Text most goes important here crop throughout Asia. In fact, for about half the world’s population, it is the main food. In both Chinese and Japanese, the word for rice also means “food” or “meal.” Brown rice is better for you than white rice. Rice grows in paddies. These sunken areas are filled with water. Flooding the area helps get rid of pests that could kill the plants. Rice farming uses almost a third of the planet’s fresh water. Just one seed can grow more than 3,000 grains of rice. Rice was domesticated in the Yangtze River basin in China more than 8,000 years ago. Wild rice is not actually rice—just a close cousin. It’s harvested from four different grasses from around the world. In…