Projekt OUTJ-2, SŠGTLJ 2013
Traditional Slovenian and American Easter Dishes
A. Slovenian Easter Dishes
1) Find a suitable translation, paraphrase or description for the dishes represented in the photos
below. Which of the Easter dishes below is not Slovene? Which are typical of both cultures?
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2) Which dishes are described below?
a) ___________ is a typical Slovenian festive dish known all around the world. In the past
it was baked in special baking dishes which reflected the local folks’ genuine creativity.
There are at least fifty recognized variants, which differ according to the filling: the
original filling was made with walnuts, hazelnuts, honey, peppermint, cottage cheese, sour
cream, cracklings, bacon or dried fruit. The typical dough is made from wheat flour,
rolled out flat, and spread over with the filling.
b) A typical Easter dish from central Slovenia and Primorska is the ____________. Made
of dried turnip peels, it evokes the memory of a time of severe famine during Easter in
1529.
c) __________ is a traditional Dalmatian and Istrian Easter sweet roll. It is also popular
in the Slovenian Littoral, western Croatia and parts of Trieste. It takes the form of a sweet
bread loaf with a sign of the cross, which is carved into the loaf with a knife before baking,
on the upper side. Containing a large number of eggs, it is eaten to celebrate the end of
Lent. Together with Easter eggs, it has remained the centerpiece of the typical family
Easter breakfast.
3) What are the names of these religious holidays in Slovene? Ash Wednesday? Lent? Palm Sunday?
Maundy Thursday? Good Friday?
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B. American and British Easter Dishes (Identify each of the following Easter foods).
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13. A SIMPLE EASTER MENU SHOPPING LIST
Create a shopping list for Easter dinner in the picture below.
SHOPPING LIST
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3. Translate the dishes from the Slovene and American Easter menus in the e-dictionary. i
4. Name the dishes in the pictures from the three American Easter menus.
Velikonočno kosilo, 4 GB, 2002
Pšenica z lečo
Šunka v testu
Brancinov file z jajčevci v marinadi
Smetanov hren
Jagnečji hrbet z zeliščno srajčko
Ajdovi velikonočni želodci
Mlada zelenjava
Nadevana velikonočna pletenica
šarlota s stročjim fižolom
pinca
Easter Brunch Buffet Menu
White Sangria
Smoked Salmon Dip
Basil-Lime Fruit Salad
Brown Sugar and Spice-Crusted Ham
or
Garlic-Studded Rosemary Roast Rack of Lamb
Lemon-Chive Roasted Vegetables
Spotted Puppies
Easter Egg Cookies
or
Ginger Angel Food Cake with Coconut Frosting
Easter Dinner Menu
Shrimp and Bacon Deviled Eggs
Sun-Dried Tomato and Herb-Stuffed Leg of Lamb
Asparagus with Olive Gremolata
Roasted Potatoes with Herb Vinaigrette
Hot Cross Buns
Almond Jelly Roll with Raspberry Filling
Easter Supper Menu
Deviled Eggs
Bruschetta with Minted Pea Puree
Dijon-Marmalade-Glazed Baked Ham
Spiced Apricot Chutney
Herb-Roasted Spring Vegetables
Miniature Corn Muffins
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Pie
Orange Chiffon Cake
Crispy Easter Nests
Peach Sangria
GROUP WORK
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1.
Group A 1: Comparison of Slovene and American Easter menu (
Venn diagram)
Compare and contrast the Slovene Easter menu (2002) and the American Easter
Supper Menu in terms of these categories: Meat, Vegetables, Fruit, Cereals,
Drinks, Herbs, Dairy products and Eggs
2. Group A 2: Comparison of Slovene and American Easter menu
(Venn diagram)
Compare the Slovene Easter menu (2002) and the American Easter Dinner Menu
in terms of these categories: Meat, Vegetables, Fruit, Cereals, Drinks, Herbs,
Dairy products and Eggs, Cooking Procedures. Use Venn's diagram to find out
the dishes these 2 menus have in common.
3. Group C 1: Comparison of 3 American Easter menus (Venns
diagram)
Compare Easter Dinner, Easter Supper and Easter Brunch Buffet menu in terms
of these categories: Meat, Vegetables, Fruit, Side Dishes, Drinks, Herbs, Dairy
products and Eggs. Use Venn's diagram to find out the dishes these 2 menus
have in common.
4. Group B 1: Describing dishes (Frayer's model)
Have a look at the Easter Dinner menu and describe Deviled Eggs in terms of the categories in the Frayer's model.
5. Group B 2: Describing dishes (Frayer's model)
Have a look at the Slovene Easter menu and describe Nadevana velikonočna pletenica in terms of the categories in the
Frayer's model.
6. Group B 3: Describing dishes (Frayer's model)
Have a look at the Easter Supper menu and describe Crispy Easter Nests in terms of the categories in the Frayer's model.
Frayer Model
INGREDIENTS and
COOKING PROCEDURES
DESCRIPTION
Origin: it comes from, it originates in, is
originally from
General description: it's a kind of…
is made from, consists of, it contains,
is served with, is accompanied with
is very good as an appetizer /side dish..
Texture: chewy, crunchy, smooth…
Odour: fragrant,smelly …
Taste: bitter, savoury, sweet…
Tradition:
traditionnally eaten on / with
NUTRIENTS and
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
… is high /rich in…
…contains a lot of…
… is low / poor in…
proteins, carbohydrates, fibres
fats, minerals (calcium, magnesium…)
vitamins (A,B, C, D..)
Ingredients:
Cooking procedures:
it is stewed/grilled/boiled/rolled out… etc.
SLO
ENG
(on the
menu)
SIMILAR DISHES and
PEROSNAL EXPERIENCE
…is similar to…
…is pretty much like…
….tastes like….
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE / OPINION:
(NOT) RECOMMENDED TO:
Slimmers, diabetics, Muslims, Jews, vegetarians,
vegans, patients with gastric ulcers…
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(http://www.myrecipes.com/holidays-and-occasions/easter-recipes/easter-dinner-menus-10000001885764/ accessed 22.1.2013)