Spanish Culture and History through Film Span 319Ea Alberto Egea Fernández-Montesinos Universidad Pablo de Olavide EATING IN SPAIN: SUSTENANCE FOR THE SOUL 1. In “Eating in Spain: Sustenance for the Soul”, Rick Steves writes that in Spain “jamón is more than a food”. Explain and add any personal comments. 2. What other dishes and regions are mentioned by Steves? Which ones have you tried? SPAIN, LAND OF 10 P.M DINNERS 3. In “Spain, Land of 10 P.M Dinners”, what is commented about Spanish eating schedule? How are you adjusting to the Spanish long day? What are its advantages and disadvantages? 4. What´s the historical origin of the Spanish schedule/hour? How is it all related to TV primetime? 8 WAYS TO FOLLOW THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOR BETTER HEALTH 5. Write some of the Mediterranean habits you follow / you think you should follow. 6. Watch “Paella scandal with Jamie Oliver” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpkKJ4rqkA]. Why do you think that caused such a controversy. Any similar event on American food? 7. Watch “Granada Tapas with Anthony Bourdain” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC7UC_ssTdM]. What´s different about Granada? Will there be free tapas in the US according to Bourdain? 8. Write about TWO food experiences you have had in your semester in Spain: comment on the sociological experience, the place, the flavours, spices, arrangements, habits, and all other aspects which you consider of interest for possible readers of a blog on International Gastronomy).
