This assignment consists of one (1) research paper, one 1000 word minimum, based on any of the culinary regions we will be covering in class. Spain/PortugalFranceItalyMiddle eastAfricaChinaSouth East AsiaJapanKoreaCaribbeanMexicoThe paper must include the following five factors and they must be used to help you evaluate the region’s development and to compare one regional cuisine to another.
Characteristics of The Landcharacteristics determine the success of agriculture, the source of most of our food.SOIL: rich, deep, plentiful, and properly managed soil is conducive to large-scale agricultureCLIMATE: determines which food plants and animals will grow in a particular areaTOPOGRAPHY: affects climate and the use of farm machinery, and therefore affects agricultural successPROXIMITY to other regions affects the exchange of ingredients and culinary ideasCultural InfluenceIngredients and cooking methods introduced by settlers and immigrantsCulinary impact of immigrantsThe homeland cuisineHistorical InfluenceGive a brief explanation of the region’s history and how it might have affected the culinary traditions.Current trends and culinary movementsGive examples of contemporary Chefs and their specific culinary styles.BibliographyMust include a minimum of three references and follow APA guidelines.