French

Name : Uray Ryan Hermawan (F1021131076)

Hi, it's me again. today, i want to give you some recomended food and drink from France. First, the dishes it is Clafoutis, is a baked French dessert of fruit, traditionally black cherries,arranged in a buttered dish and covered with a thick flan-like batter. The clafoutis is dusted with powdered sugar and served lukewarm, sometimes with cream.

A traditional Limousin clafoutis contains pits of the cherries.The pits contain amygdalin, the active chemical in almond extract, so during baking a small amount of amygdalin from the pits is released into the clafoutis, adding a complementary note to its flavor.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clafoutis#mediaviewer/File:Clafoutis3.jpg

^{Looks like pizza isn't it? Don't eat it too much, it could make you fat hehehe. Now, let's move to the drink that you should try in France. Cafe au Lait}

source : http://thegreengourmets.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_0851.jpg
  Cafe au Lait is a French coffee drink.The meaning of the term differs between Europe and the United States; in both cases it means some kind of coffee with hot milk added, in contrast to white coffee, which is coffee with room temperature milk or other whitener added.

  I think, it will be my favorite authentic French drink.  Being a coffee addict, it will be my beverage of choice to start every French day.  A bowl filled with an equal mixture of steaming hot coffee and frothy warmed milk create a mocha-colored beverage that warms both the heart and the fingertips. It marries best with a buttery, flaky croissant.  

source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clafoutis  

               http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caf%C3%A9_au_lait

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Spanish

Posted by: Alpha ThessaLika R.M.B.B ( F1021131090 )

Bienvenido a España or welcome to Spain ! Known as a country that has been influenced by variety things by European culture made this country full of fiestas or festival everywhere. Throughout the small one until the biggest one, and exactly right now is the 2nd day of  " San Fermín fiestas " . Well, what San Fermín fiestas is ? San Fermín fiestas is the best known festival in Spain, that held annually from 12:00, 6 July, to midnight 14 July. The most famous activity on this festival is bullfight, which is running of the bulls. Hundreds of people in Spain including the foreigner  must running down through the old town Pamplona or they can get hit by the bulls. Well talks about the festival, it wouldn't be complete without food and drink as part of social event.

Churro

http://www.zaynab.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/churros1.jpg 

 

Churro or usually known as  Spanish doughnut. The shape of churro is really unique, long like stick really different like ours which is oval and has hole in the middle of it. There are two kind of churro in Spain, the one which is thin (and sometimes knotted) and the other which is long and thick (porra). Eating churro is flexible, it means we can eat it whether as breakfast, lunch, or dine. And usually it serves with hot chocolate to make it more delicious. And during the San Fermin festival, churros is served with The Dianas (early morning reveille to musical bands) to participants after the bull run . Churro is also famous in another country like United States, France, Portugal, and etc.

Sangria

 

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When you go to Spain in the middle of festival including the San Fermin festival , there is a recommended tradition you should do beside take a walk and enjoy the festival during the night. Go to Old Part, Sample Tapas, or even traditional  "Poteo" (bar hopping). In there you will satisfy by sangria, sangria is a beverage from Spain and Portugal that consist of wine, chopped fruit, a sweetener, and a small amount of added brandy. Usually Sangria also known as "bloodletting" because of its typical dark-red color. Well during these hot July sangria is suitable for our needs in the middle of euphoria festival.

Sources:
http://sanfermines.net/ingles/donde_comer.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Churro
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sangria
 

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British

Uray Ryan Hermawan
F1021131076

British, is something related to UK or the island of Great Britain. The people, language, not even the food. Now, i want to introduce you with one of British dishes it called Bangers and mash. It is a traditional British dish made of mashed potatoes and sausages, the latter of which may consist of a variety of flavoured sausage made of pork or beef or a Cumberland sausage. It is sometimes served with onion gravy, fried onions, baked beans and peas.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangers_and_mash#mediaviewer/File:Irish_bangers_and_mash.jpg

This dish may, even when cooked at home, be thought of as an example of pub grub—relatively quick and easy to make in large quantities. More up-market varieties, with exotic sausages and mashes, are sold in gastropubs, as well as less exotic alternatives being available in regular public houses. Even from the source said that food is tasty, but for me it is so disgusting. But, that's all back to you, want to taste it or not

Let's move to the Britain's beer, known as Bitter. Bitter is a broad term applied to a well-hopped pale ale, from about 3.5% to 7% in strength and pale gold to dark mahogany in colour. British brewers have several loose names for variations in beer strength, such as best bitter, special bitter, extra special bitter, and premium bitter. There is no agreed and defined difference between an ordinary and a best bitter other than one particular brewery's best bitter will usually be stronger than its ordinary. Two groups of drinkers may mark differently the point at which a best bitter then becomes a premium bitter. Hop levels will vary within each sub group, though there is a tendency for the hops in the session bitter group to be more noticeable. Bitter is dispensed in most formats — hand-pulled from the cask, on draught from the keg, smoothflow or bottled.

source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_in_England#mediaviewer/File:Real_Ale_2004-05-09_cropped.jpg

 

That's all for me from Great Britain. Chiao!

 

 

 

 source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_in_England and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_cuisine

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Beninese

Uray Ryan Hermawan

F1021131076

Benin Cuisine is one of exotic ingredients and flavorful dishes in Africa. Do you know Wagasi? It's one of Benin dishes actually in Northern Benin. Wagasi is a type of Beninese cheese made from cow's milk. It is a speciality of northern Benin in Africa and is commonly made by the Fulani people. It is sold in abundance in cities such as Parakou.

source : https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1160/4622615096_d21f5f5743.jpg

 It is relatively soft in texture and mild in flavor and is frequently used in Beninese cooking.

 Now, we move to the beninese traditional drink or beer, it called Choukachou.

 source : http://farm1.static.flickr.com/225/457649051_14de5b6179_m.jpg

It is widely consumed in northern Benin and the city of Parakou is an important centre for brewing. The beer is transported to southern Benin, Cotonou etc. That's all i got from Benin, enjoy!

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin_cuisine 

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Italian

Posted by : Rio Pratama (F1021131075)

When your heard the name of Spaghetti, Pizza, Tiramisu, Gelatto, Pasta you might think it's a similar food from Italy. Yes, it is true but do you know other unique food from Italy which have a background that become trendy in U.S. restaurants, particularly in New York ?

Originally a kind of this food from American but with a little touch from Italy, this is become one of favorite food in Italy. Let me introduce this unique food.


Food

Panini In Italy, is a sandwich made from bread other than sliced bread, in which case Italians call it a tramezzino. The bread is cut horizontally and filled with deli ingredients such as salami, ham, cheese, mortadella, or other food, and sometimes served warm after having been pressed by a warming grill.

The shape of this food seems like sandwich, but the ingredients that distinguish between panini and sandwich.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Italiano_sandwich_01.jpg

This kind of food usually eaten by people in the morning or for their breakfast.

Drink

Talk about beverage from this country, i think i have no an idea for this, why ?
Because i have already search about the unique beverage from Italy, but there is a mainstream kind of beverage for example espresso and i think it's common to me. Italy has a much kind of dessert instead of beverage, but i have already find the curious one.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Negroni_served_in_Vancouver_BC.jpg

The Negroni cocktail is made of one part gin, one part vermouth rosso (red, semi-sweet), and one part Campari, garnished with orange peel. While the drink's origins are unknown, the Negroni is also one of the few cocktails with a traceable history that goes all the way back to the early 20th century

Source : http://liquor.com/articles/behind-the-cocktail-the-negroni/

In recent years, the Negroni has risen in popularity in the mixological community, and it has now joined the Dry Martini and the Manhattan to form the Triple Crown of classic cocktails.

Try one if you curious about the taste of this cocktail, it won't be your last !

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy#Cuisine

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panini_%28sandwich%29

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negroni

              http://liquor.com/articles/behind-the-cocktail-the-negroni/

              

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Indonesian

Posted by : Rio Pratama (F1021131075)

Talks about food, there is something was missing if we wouldn't discuss the country which have varies greatly by region and has many different influences about food.

Some popular Indonesian dishes such as nasi goreng, gado-gado, sate and soto are ubiquitous in the country and considered as Indonesian national dishes.

Because of diversity of Indonesian food, i would like to choose the unique one.

Food

Bakso or baso is Indonesian meatball or meat paste made from beef surimi, however bakso can also be made from other ingredients, such as chicken, fish, or shrimp. Today various types of ready to cook bakso also available as frozen food commonly sold in supermarkets in Indonesia. Slices of bakso often used and mixed as compliments in mi goreng, nasi goreng, or cap cay recipes.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bakso_mi_bihun.jpg

Bakso always be a favorite food when international public figures come to Indonesia. One of them is Barack Obama, he said "Thanks for bakso, nasi goreng, emping, kerupuk, semuanya enak." after a dinner at the State Palace on Tuesday evening, November 9, 2010.

In the other side, bakso comes with unique served which is don't exist in other countries.
For example, it served with approaching potential buyers through residential areas whilst announcing their presence, or stationing themselves on a packed and busy street side, setting simple seating under a small tent and waiting for customers.

Source : https://www.google.co.id/search?q=mamang+bakso&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=fflb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=R5WvU9fKD8u9uASX4ID4Bg&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&biw=1366&bih=643#facrc=_&imgdii=Ta7Un3HDZUyMvM%3A%3B2iqRxE5-SkpO2M%3BTa7Un3HDZUyMvM%3A&imgrc=Ta7Un3HDZUyMvM%253A%3BHKYNvq8pcmLNUM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Farchieobject.files.wordpress.com%252F2011%252F04%252Fkargo23_1218200914843pm_wtimor_bakso_cart.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Farchieobject.wordpress.com%252F2011%252F04%252F12%252F103%252F%3B400%3B300

This is called "Pedagang Kaki Lima a.k.a PKL"

Drink 

A traditional drink from Indonesia also the popular one in Indonesia is es cendol. The dessert's basic ingredients are coconut milk, jelly noodles made from rice flour with green food coloring (usually derived from the pandan leaf), shaved ice and palm sugar. Other ingredients such as red beans, glutinous rice, grass jelly, creamed corn, might also be included.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cendol_in_a_Glass.JPG

Today, iced cendol served with durian flesh and chocolate condensed milk is popular in Indonesia. Cendol also seems like es dawet ayu from Central Java.

If you want to try it, don't be hesitate because this drink contains natural ingredients.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesian_cuisine

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cendol

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakso

              http://life.viva.co.id/news/read/309760-seleb-asing--tergila-gila-makanan-indonesia

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Japanese

Posted by : Rio Pratama (F1021131075)

And now reader, we would like to go to Japan or known as Nippon. The country which have many cultures and histories. The pronunciation Nippon is more formal, and is in Japanese used for most official purposes, including international sporting events.
Japan also known the country of Land of the Rising Sun. Japanese cuisine is known for its emphasis on seasonality of food quality of ingredients and presentation. Most of all program TV in Japan airing about food.

Because of the unique food from japan is too much, i would like give you an example the best one.

Food

Onigiri

Onigiri also known as o-musubi, nigirimeshi, or rice ball, is a Japanese food made from white rice formed into triangular or oval shapes and often wrapped in nori (seaweed).

 Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Onigiri.jpg

The type of rice that used for making this onigiri is ordinary Japanese rice, or uruchima. When cooked it has a somewhat sticky texture such that it can easily be picked up and eaten with chopsticks. Outside of Japan it is sometimes labeled as sushi rice, as this is one of its common uses.

Traditionally, an onigiri is filled with pickled ume (umeboshi), salted salmon, katsuobushi, kombu, tarako, or any other salty or sour ingredient as a natural preservative. Because of the popularity of onigiri in Japan, most convenience stores stock their onigiri with various fillings and flavors. There are even specialized shops which only sell onigiri to take out.

 Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Onigiri_at_a_convenience_store_by_typester_in_Kamakura.jpg

At glance, onigiri seems like ketupat which popular in Indonesia during Islamic tradition lebaran (Eid ul-Fitr). The differential between onigiri and ketupat is the method of cooking, packing, and preserving. Onigiri often wrapped in nori (seaweed) and ketupat wrapped with coconut leaves.

Drink

As far as I know, typical beverage from Japan is Sake. Sake is an alcoholic beverage of Japanese origin that is made from fermented rice. I wouldn't to discuss that the inappropriate one, and i would like to discuss the healthy one instead.

Japanese green tea also known as ocha. Ocha contains a variety of enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, sterols, related compounds, phytochemicals, and dietary minerals.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sencha.jpg

Types of tea are commonly graded depending on the quality and the parts of the plant used as well as how they are processed. The first and second flushes of green tea made from leaves that are exposed directly to sunlight. This is the most common green tea in Japan.
The picture below could explain the process of steaming time and tea characteristics 

 That's all from me, keep live healthy for a better life.

Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onigiri

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan#Cuisine

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_rice

              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_tea

              http://www.itoen.co.jp/eng/allabout_greentea/production.html

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