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DID YOU KNOW?

Vol.1, Issue 5: May 3, 2021

DID YOUKNOW?Vol.1, Issue 5: May 3, 2021

DYK.... we have hundreds of delicious recipes from around the world?


CultureGrams by ProQuest provides students with unique, immersive, and accessible information about cultures from around the world, including a unique recipe collection that offers five homegrown recipes from all countries in the database.


Follow along below to log in and explore ProQuest CultureGrams.

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Step 1: Log in to CultureGrams


Go to online.culturegrams.com


If you're on campus, you will not need to enter in the username or password.


If you're off campus, log in using the generic MHHS ProQuest login.

Copy-paste to avoid errors.


Username: JV747ZECUA
Password: >8UPm8~n


Click "login" and you will be taken to the main CultureGrams page.

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Step 2: World Edition


Today we'll be exploring the "World Edition" of CultureGrams, located on the top left of the main page.


Click "Explore" to access.

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Step 3: Explore Recipes!


Choose "Recipes" from along the top banner.


Recipes are organized alphabetically by country of origin.


Each recipe is classified as either a main dish, side dish, beverage, bread, or dessert.


See below for a smattering of recipes that can be found on ProQuest CultureGrams!

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Slovenská Republika

The Slovak Republic is a landlocked country situated in the heart of central Europe. Slovaks eat in the continental style, holding the fork in the left hand and the knife in the right. Before eating, a diner will say "Dobru chut" (the equivalent to the French Bon appetit) and others at the table will respond with the same phrase.
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Bryndzové Halušky

The Slovak national dish is halušky with bacon, small dumplings with sharp cheese. This type of halušky is eaten more commonly in the home. In Slovakia, the drop noodles are made with a special pan just for this purpose.

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Recipe Citations

Cite your sources! At the top of each country's listing of recipes are two buttons that will allow you to generate citations using either APA 7 or MLA 8.

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ٱلْمَمْلَكَة ٱلْعَرَبِيَّة ٱلسَّعُوْدِيَّة

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a country is Western Asia, constituting the vast majority of the Arabian Peninsula. Food is generally served on a large plate, set on the floor, from which people serve themselves and eat using only their right hand. Many Saudis pride themselves in preparing an abundance of food for their guests.
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Kabsa

Kabsa is widely considered the national dish of Saudi Arabia. Saudi dishes are usually mildly spicy and are composed mainly of rice with lamb or chicken. Did you know that Saudis generally prefer to talk before and after a meal rather than during?
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Save Recipes for Later

Want to save a recipe for later? Send it to Google Drive or Google Classroom. The links are located to the top right of any CultureGrams recipe page. Simply log in to Google and ProQuest will send your documents to Drive or Classroom.
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ⵜⴰⴳⵍⴷⵉⵜ ⵏ ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ

The Kingdom of Morocco is the western country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Moroccan culture is a vibrant mix of Berber, Arab, and European cultures. Mealtimes are considered important social time and lunch is the main meal of the day.
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Mint Tea

To Moroccans, mint tea is a sign of hospitality, friendship, and tradition. As the national drink of Morocco, mint tea is served all day long, after every meal, and with every conversation.
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Translate Recipes

Located to the top right of each recipe page is a translation feature. Use the drop-down menu to choose from 18 different languages and watch as your recipes transform into other languages!
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सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल

The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, mainly situated in the Himalayas. Nepal has a diverse geography, from fertile plains and subalpine forests to eight of the world's tallest mountains, including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest).
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Sikarni

Sikarni is a Nepalese dessert of creamy yogurt spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and pistachios that is enjoyed during festivals, family gatherings, and special occasions.
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Listen to Recipes

Located near the top right of any recipe page is a audio play bar. By pressing play, you can listen to a narrator as they read the entire recipe or document. You may also download the narration audio file for later.
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Barbados

Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, in the Caribbean region of North America. It is the most easterly of the Caribbean islands. The soil is very fertile, making the island lush with flowering trees, shrubs, and tropical flowers.
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Flying Fish & Cou Cou

The national dish is flying fish and cou cou (made of okra and cornmeal). For Bajans, Sunday lunch is a traditional family meal, during which families eat together at the kitchen table in the continental style with elbows off the table.
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First Hand Knowledge - Interviews

On any country's main page, click on the microphone symbol to access interviews from residents of that country. Interviews will appear as a separate window with the person's name, age, gender, and location included with their responses to 17 questions about their lives in their country. As with all documents on CultureGrams, you are able to listen to, download the audio file for, translate, and cite all interviews.
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República Argentina

The Argentine Republic is a country in the southern half of South America and is the largest Spanish-speaking nation in the world. Argentines traditionally have been among the highest consumers of beef, ranking first in the world in beef consumption per capita.
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Chimichurri Sauce

Argentine food is heavily influenced by Italian and French cuisine. Beef and pasta are both extremely popular in all meals. Chimichurri sauce, a flavorful herb-based condiment, is served with everything from empanadas to grilled steak.
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See More with Videos & Slideshows

On any country's main page, click on the camera icon to view the photo gallery, the film icon to view the video gallery, and the slides icon to view slideshows.
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Matanitu Tugalala o Viti

The Republic of Fiji is an island-country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. Fiji consists of an archipelago of more than 330 islands, of which about 110 are permanently inhabited.
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Kokoda

Kokoda, a traditional Fijian delicacy, is a raw fish salad consisting of tomatoes, spring onion, and lemon combined with cubed fillets of walu (a type of mackerel). Seafood, taro, and cassava are the mainstays of the Fijian diet and meals are often spicy.
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Customs & Courtesies

Located in the menu to the right of the screen of any country's main page is "Customs & Courtesies" where you can click on any of the 4 selections: Greetings, Gestures, Visiting, and Eating to learn more about social norms in that country.
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Canada

Canada is a country in North America consisting of ten provinces and three territories extending from the Atlantic to the Pacific and northward into the Arctic Ocean. Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area.
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Maple Sugar Pie

Canada is known worldwide for their maple syrup. It is produced in many parts of the country, including Quebec and Ontario, and is a favorite in desserts and breakfast dished like pancakes, waffles, pies, and crepes.
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Lifestyle - Diet

Under the Lifestyles menu along with Family, Housing, Dating & Marriage, Life Cycle, Recreation, the Arts, and Holidays is Diet, where you can learn more about what kinds of foods are eaten in a particular country.
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Antarctica

Antarctica is the southernmost, coldest, and least populated continent on Earth, located at the geographic South Pole. Most of Antarctica is a polar desert. About 98% of Antarctica is covered by ice that averages 1.9 km (1.2 miles) in thickness. There have never been any indigenous human inhabitants of the continent. The Antarctic Treaty, signed in 1959, guarantees the freedom to conduct science and prohibits military activity. Residents of Antarctica number from 4,400 in the summer and 1,100 in the winter - most are researchers or camp staff.
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Hoosh

Hoosh was a thick pooridge made by early Antarctic explorers who needed high-calorie meals to survive in the extreme cold. It was made from whatever supplies were at hand.


These days, residents at most stations eat three daily meals in a dining room with their colleagues. Residents take turns assisting with the cooking and cleanup. Food eaten at each station often follows the culture of the home country. All menus, however, reflect the scarcity of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Get Reports & Build-Your-Own

Want to share or save a country's entire profile? On the right side menu, see "Get Report" which has the following linked options listed below: Print Report, View Full Report, and Email Report.


Looking to compare and contrast country data? Head over to "Graphs and Tables" and choose between "Comparison Table" and "Comparison Graphs". Each will take you to a check list for you to narrow down your comparisons.

More to Explore! More to Explore!

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Recipes are just one avenue of learning and appreciation of Earth's diverse cultures. ProQuest CultureGrams provides users with unlimited printing right along with exclusive online features, including photo galleries, slideshows, video clips, interviews, biographies of famous people, flags, and a wide range of data on each country.

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Four Editions

Choose from and toggle between four editions of ProQuest CultureGrams.


World Edition - Experience the world through cultural information on more than 200 countries.


Kids Edition - Get a kid's-eye view of daily life in countries around the world.


States Edition - Explore all the U.S. states in colorful, engaging reports.


Provinces Edition - Tour all the Canadian provinces and territories in 13 image-filled reports.

Additional Data Tools Additional Data Tools

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Currency Convertor

Curious about currency? Use the Currency Converter link to compare currency rates in real time using Oanda.
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World Time

Click on the "World Time" link on any country's page and it will display the current time and date for that country at that exact moment.
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Distance Converter

What to know how far away 1 country is to another? Enter in two countries into the distance converter and it will display the results: the total distance and a map visual for reference.
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Definitions

Many concepts and terminology may be new to users, not don't worry, CultureGrams has you covered. Under "Definitions", you can explore the concepts and terminology covered in the country's file or browse the glossary of cultural terms.
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Teaching Activities

Looking for a way to incorporate CultureGrams into your classroom? Look through the Teaching Activities booklet for a collection of 50 activities for educators.
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Curriculum Standards

For more information on how CultureGrams can be incorporated into your curriculum, visit the standards page for more detailed information for classroom educators.

Questions about ProQuest? Want to schedule a class intro? Contact Mrs. Diaz!

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