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The Midwest

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE MIDWEST

HOT DISH

It is a good meal for a big family or a potluck

JELL-O SALAD

Jell-O mixed with cream and sometimes fruits and vegetables

LOOSE MEAT SANDWICH

Seasoned loose ground beef served on a hamburger bun

CINCINNATI CHILI

It can be served many ways which includes over spaghetti
Photo by Breville USA

CORNISH PASTY

  • A pastry filled with meat and vegetables
  • Was brought to America by miners who needed a portable meal

PIEROGI

These dumplings are the national dish of Poland

LEFSE

Lefse is a Norwegian flat bread that is sometimes made from potatoes

LUTEFISK

This Norwegian dish is dried cod. Lutefisk is eaten during the cold winters
Photo by Ryan Opaz

FARMERS MARKETS

Many communities have these where you can get the freshest produce

HUNTING AND FISHING

Many families look forward to hunting and fishing trips
Photo by jenny downing

MORELS

Where morels grow are a big secret because of how good they are

NATIVE FRUITS

Blueberries, cranberries, and concord grapes are the 3 fruits native to North America

WILD RICE

Wild rice is nutty flavored and is considered a gourmet item

Until recently most wild rice was harvested in Minnesota and Wisconsin

SOURDOUGH

During pioneer days sourdough was used every day to make a variety of things

CORN

During bad times, corn might have been all early settlers had to eat

FESTIVALS

Many communities celebrate their heritages
Photo by alesh_