FOOD IN THE USA by Natalie Moses

QUESTIONS FOR GROUP DISCUSSION

1. Would you prefer to have a big lunch or a big dinner? Why?

2. What time do you think Americans eat dinner?

3. What is a typical American breakfast?

4. How much time do Americans usually have for lunch?

5. What is a typical drink to accompany lunch? (Especially with fast food meals)

6. With whom is dinner time traditionally spent?

7. What is a traditional American dinner?

FOOD IN

AMERICA

MANY CULTURES=MANY CUISINES

MEAL TIMESBreakfast 8:00-11:00

Brunch 11:00-3:00 (A weekend activity)

Lunch 12:00-14:00

Dinner 18:00-20:00

BREAKFAST8:00-11:00

When in a rush, many people eat CEREAL, TOAST or GRANOLA BARS. But when there is time for a larger breakfast…

VERY COMMON

TYPICAL BREAKFASTS

PancakesWaffles

French Toast

BREAKFAST SIDE DISHES

Breakfast Sausage

Scrambled Eggs

Hash Browns

Bacon

LUNCH 12:00-14:00For most working people, lunch is

either brought from home or people will go get something quick to eat. Sandwiches or soup are the most popular lunch choices.

LUNCH AT HOME

soup

Sandwiches

Salad

Chips

LUNCHThe lunch periodis usually no more than an hour. Many employers only allow30 minutes, so mostpeople eat fast food orChinese food.

DINNER 18:00-20:00Dinner is the meal that families

usually spend eating together.

Dinner is the largest meal of the day.

The most time is spent preparing this meal.

This is the only meal where alcohol is usually consumed.

TYPICAL DINNERS

Lasagna

Pizza

Hamburger

Spaghetti

Steak and Potatoes

Chicken and Rice

DINNERMost American dinners are

centered around meat, carbohydrates, and vegetables.

For example: steak, potatoes and broccoli

DESSERT

Brownies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vanilla Cake