Arepa Informative Speech

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HAVE YOU EVER EATEN AN AREPA? GENERAL PURPOSE: To inform. SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To inform my audience about the Arepa & its cultural purpose. CENTRAL IDEA: Discuss the history, production & characteristics of the Arepa. INTRODUCTION HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE HEARD ABOUT AN AREPA? * Arepa is a flatbread made of ground maize dough or cooked flour prominent in the cuisine of Colombia. Arepas are usually eaten for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. BODY I. DO YOU KNOW ITS HISTORY? * The predecessor of the arepa was a staple of the Timoto-cuicas, an Amerindian group that lived in the northern Andes of Venezuela. With the colonization by the Spanish, the food that would become the arepa was diffused into the rest of the region,…show more content…
Would you like some Arepas? REFERENCES Google Search Wikipedia Encyclopedia Family Knowledge Good morning everyone. My name is Heyddi Garcia. Today Im going to talk about Arepas in Colombia. * An arepa is a traditional South America dish, prepared and used much like bread. * Unlike bread, arepas are made with corn instead of wheat. * The origins of arepas appear to lie in Venezuela, although Colombia also considers it a national food. * Arepas are made from a base of ground corn, which is formed into patties. * They can be grilled, baked, or fried, depending on personal taste. * Other areas of South America quickly picked up the recipe, and arepas became, and continue to be, extremely popular. * Plain arepas are very common, but so are filled and topped ones. In Colombia especially, many cooks top their arepas with ingredients like butter or cheese. Arepas rellenas, which are filled with different ingredients, are also very popular. Meats, vegetables, eggs, and cheeses may all be included in arepas rellenas, which can be eaten at any time of the

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