Food for Today ©2010Chapter 48: Foods of Western, Northern, & Southern EuropeChapter SummaryWestern, Northern, and Southern Europe are home to diverse cuisines that use a variety of flavorful ingredients and cooking methods. Western Europe has a temperate, wet climate that supports abundant agriculture and livestock, which figure prominently in the cuisines of its various countries. Cuisine in Northern Europe tends to be filling and creative, and includes fish, cured meats, and dairy foods. In the Mediterranean, cooking is lighter than in Northern and Western Europe. Mediterranean cuisine is based on whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and poultry. Each of these three regions of Europe offers unique cuisines influenced by climate, geography, and different cultures. |  |
