Asia
cuisine and culture
Russian cuisine
Zakuska- appetizers (what we would eat as dinner and lunch)
Kasha- a staple food thats made from buckwheat then eaten as a cereal
Charlotte Russe- ladyfinger mold with cream cheese filling
Tchai- tea
Indian Holidays
Pongal Harvest Festival- a festival used to honor the sun god Surya because he/she ripens the rice
Janmashtami- a day to celebrate the populaar god Krishna
Ganesha- a day to worship the elephant head god Ganesha that brings the people successful projects
Chinese cooking utensils
Wok- large metal bowl with sloping sides
Steamer- round shallow baskert with openings
Cleaver-a giant knife used to cut food into tiny pieces
Long chopsticks- wooden sticks used to eat