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Significant changes in cuisine occurred with the colonization of Veharia, which saw the introduction of the potato, tomatoes, and maize. Stews are quite common in Kathia, with various regional differences. Cheese and wine remain staples of Kathic cuisine, and various wines and cheeses are produces all over the country. | Significant changes in cuisine occurred with the colonization of Veharia, which saw the introduction of the potato, tomatoes, and maize. Stews are quite common in Kathia, with various regional differences. Cheese and wine remain staples of Kathic cuisine, and various wines and cheeses are produces all over the country. | ||
=Meal Routines= | ==Meal Routines== | ||
==Breakfast== | ===Breakfast=== | ||
Breakfast in Kathia is traditionally a quick meal. A type of bread with a butter or jam spread and is served along side {{wp|Café au lait|milk coffee}}, black coffee, or tea. Children often drink hot chocolate with their breakfasts. {{wp|Croissant|Crescent bred}}, {{wp|Pain aux raisins|raisin roll}}, {{wp|Pain au chocolat|choclatine}} are also frequently consumed with breakfast, more so in the south and central parts of Kathia. | Breakfast in Kathia is traditionally a quick meal. A type of bread with a butter or jam spread and is served along side {{wp|Café au lait|milk coffee}}, black coffee, or tea. Children often drink hot chocolate with their breakfasts. {{wp|Croissant|Crescent bred}}, {{wp|Pain aux raisins|raisin roll}}, {{wp|Pain au chocolat|choclatine}} are also frequently consumed with breakfast, more so in the south and central parts of Kathia. | ||
On weekends or holidays, a much heartier breakfast is usually consumed. {{wp|Omlette|Omelettes}} are traditionally considered a weekend breakfast item, and have become popular. Crepes are also a popular breakfast item, and were traditionally a breakfast food, however have since begun to be consumed at lunch time depending on ingredients. | On weekends or holidays, a much heartier breakfast is usually consumed. {{wp|Omlette|Omelettes}} are traditionally considered a weekend breakfast item, and have become popular. Crepes are also a popular breakfast item, and were traditionally a breakfast food, however have since begun to be consumed at lunch time depending on ingredients. | ||
==Lunch== | ===Lunch=== | ||
A typical lunch break during the week lasts from 1-2 hours midday, starting around noon. In large cities, students and workers typically eat their lunch at school or office cafeteria which usually serve full lunches. However, it is not uncommon for students or workers to bring their own lunch from home. In smaller towns and cities it is not uncommon to see workers leave for lunch and return home for lunch. | A typical lunch break during the week lasts from 1-2 hours midday, starting around noon. In large cities, students and workers typically eat their lunch at school or office cafeteria which usually serve full lunches. However, it is not uncommon for students or workers to bring their own lunch from home. In smaller towns and cities it is not uncommon to see workers leave for lunch and return home for lunch. | ||
==Dinner== | ===Dinner=== | ||
Dinner has traditionally been considered the most important meal, and consists of of a starter, entree, main course, dessert, and usually wine is served as its own course, often after dessert but sometimes before. A meal is usually accompanied by wine, bread, and water (usually {{wp|mineral water}}). Meat and pork are usually served alongside vegetables and often times {{wp|potato}}, {{wp|pasta|noodles}}, and occasionally {{wp|Yam (vegetable)|yams}}. Restaurants typically open for dinner around 7:30 and stop taking orders around 10:30 or 11:00pm. | Dinner has traditionally been considered the most important meal, and consists of of a starter, entree, main course, dessert, and usually wine is served as its own course, often after dessert but sometimes before. A meal is usually accompanied by wine, bread, and water (usually {{wp|mineral water}}). Meat and pork are usually served alongside vegetables and often times {{wp|potato}}, {{wp|pasta|noodles}}, and occasionally {{wp|Yam (vegetable)|yams}}. Restaurants typically open for dinner around 7:30 and stop taking orders around 10:30 or 11:00pm. | ||
Revision as of 21:23, 9 April 2020
Kathic cuisine refers to the national cooking traditions of Kathia. Kathic cuisine has a long and varied history, first becoming standardized under the rule of Illic III in the 1100s AC. There are several regional cuisines in Kathia, notably South Kathic, characterized by its warm climate. North Kathic is notable for its heavy Grothic influence, such as the consuption of sausage and other meats. And Valentine, which draws influences from its hot-dry summer climate.
Significant changes in cuisine occurred with the colonization of Veharia, which saw the introduction of the potato, tomatoes, and maize. Stews are quite common in Kathia, with various regional differences. Cheese and wine remain staples of Kathic cuisine, and various wines and cheeses are produces all over the country.
Meal Routines
Breakfast
Breakfast in Kathia is traditionally a quick meal. A type of bread with a butter or jam spread and is served along side milk coffee, black coffee, or tea. Children often drink hot chocolate with their breakfasts. Crescent bred, raisin roll, choclatine are also frequently consumed with breakfast, more so in the south and central parts of Kathia.
On weekends or holidays, a much heartier breakfast is usually consumed. Omelettes are traditionally considered a weekend breakfast item, and have become popular. Crepes are also a popular breakfast item, and were traditionally a breakfast food, however have since begun to be consumed at lunch time depending on ingredients.
Lunch
A typical lunch break during the week lasts from 1-2 hours midday, starting around noon. In large cities, students and workers typically eat their lunch at school or office cafeteria which usually serve full lunches. However, it is not uncommon for students or workers to bring their own lunch from home. In smaller towns and cities it is not uncommon to see workers leave for lunch and return home for lunch.
Dinner
Dinner has traditionally been considered the most important meal, and consists of of a starter, entree, main course, dessert, and usually wine is served as its own course, often after dessert but sometimes before. A meal is usually accompanied by wine, bread, and water (usually mineral water). Meat and pork are usually served alongside vegetables and often times potato, noodles, and occasionally yams. Restaurants typically open for dinner around 7:30 and stop taking orders around 10:30 or 11:00pm.