Spanish articles

What is familismo?

a cultural value referring to the importance of strong family loyalty, closeness, etc.

Cómo era en El pasado? (how were Hispanic families in the past)

• a lot of kids

• women take care of the home and children

• men worked outside of the house

Como es hoy en dia? (how are they now)

• smaller

• lots of generations that live together

• more families with step fathers (divorce)

Los retros (challenges)

• issues with lack of privacy and independence

• pressure on decision making

Los roles de los miembros?

• relatives help with conflicts and give support

• the uncles and grandparents have authority

Qeienes se incluyen?

• primos, sobrinos, abuelos, nietos, amigos intimos de los padres

La gastonomia Argentina

• very important part of their culture

• more than just food, provides enjoyment

• influenced by Europeans (Italians and Spanish) but also french, Greek, jewish, Arab

• food also orginates from Native peoples

• traditionally 3 or 4 meals a day and lunch and dinner is the most important

Desayuno y merienda (snack)

• light breakfast of coffee, milk, tea with toast (with sweet cream) or croissants

• mate - a traditional herb drink

• facturas (sweet cakes) or sandwiches de miga for a snack

La carne y El asado (grilled, roasted)

• Argentina is known for their meat and is an important part of their diet

• considered to be a unique experience (eating it)

• chorizo - type of pork sausage

• chorizo steak, grilled sausages are popular

milanesa

• bread and fried slice of meat

• usually served with potato puree or salad

• another kind of Milanese is with ham, cheese, tomato and cooked in the oven

• pasta is also popular because of the Italian’s influence

Productos regionals y bebidas

• produce cheese especially in Santa Fe, Entre Rios, Cordoba

• famous for their wine

• in coastal zones a lot of people eat fish, crab, lobster

La gastronomia en Buenos Aires

• many different restaurants (Italian, Arab, Chinese, Spanish, Arab, Japanese)

• meat and grilling are important to culture and pizza

traditional food

• combine indigenous and Spanish

• locro, empanadas, humitas, chiito Al asador

• traditional desert is alfajores (cookies)

• tipping is a traditional custom, propina is tip