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[[File:Argentinean asado.jpg|thumb|Typical | [[File:Argentinean asado.jpg|thumb|Typical Pelaxian [[asado]] (grill).]] | ||
'''Pelaxian cuisine''' is described as a cultural blending of [[Mediterranean cuisine|Mediterranean]] influences from Caphiria, within the wide scope of tropical agricultural products that are abundant in the country. Pelaxian annual consumption of [[beef]] has averaged 100kg. Beyond ''[[asado]]'' (the Pelaxian [[barbecue]]), no other dish more genuinely matches the national identity. Nevertheless, the [[Pelaxian people]] have a reputation for their love of eating. Social gatherings are commonly centered on sharing a meal. Invitations to have dinner at home is generally viewed as a symbol of friendship, warmth, and integration. Sunday family lunch is considered the most significant meal of the week, whose highlights often include asado or “chicken and chorizo”. | '''Pelaxian cuisine''' is described as a cultural blending of [[Mediterranean cuisine|Mediterranean]] influences from Caphiria, within the wide scope of tropical agricultural products that are abundant in the country. Pelaxian annual consumption of [[beef]] has averaged 100kg. Beyond ''[[asado]]'' (the Pelaxian [[barbecue]]), no other dish more genuinely matches the national identity. Nevertheless, the [[Pelaxian people]] have a reputation for their love of eating. Social gatherings are commonly centered on sharing a meal. Invitations to have dinner at home is generally viewed as a symbol of friendship, warmth, and integration. Sunday family lunch is considered the most significant meal of the week, whose highlights often include asado or “chicken and chorizo”. | ||
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Consumption of beer has increased outpacing that of wine since 1991, the growing production and consumption of beer has supported the existence of related events, for example beer festivals called '''Fiestas de la Cerveza''". However, the presence of a vigorous population of [[Celt]]ic lineage, principally of Kiravian origin, has supported the creation of other celebrations of beer, often for marketing purposes, such as [[Saint Patrick's Day]] (''Día de San Patricio''). | Consumption of beer has increased outpacing that of wine since 1991, the growing production and consumption of beer has supported the existence of related events, for example beer festivals called '''Fiestas de la Cerveza''". However, the presence of a vigorous population of [[Celt]]ic lineage, principally of Kiravian origin, has supported the creation of other celebrations of beer, often for marketing purposes, such as [[Saint Patrick's Day]] (''Día de San Patricio''). | ||
Pelaxians enjoy a variety of alcoholic beverages and | Pelaxians enjoy a variety of alcoholic beverages and Pelaxians can boast a varied array of ''elaboraciones'', whether industrial or [[artisanal]]. Besides beer and wine, Pelaxians frequently drink [[Limoncello]]. Limoncello is the most popular beverage of the middle and lower economic classes at Christmas and [[New Year]] (the upper classes proverbially preferring to celebrate with locally produced [[champagne]], although real old-line "[[Creole peoples|creole]]" aristocrats will still drink Limoncello, which is much more traditional). | ||
Other widely consumed spirits are rum made from [[sugar cane]], gin, sangría and fernet. | Other widely consumed spirits are rum made from [[sugar cane]], gin, sangría and fernet. | ||
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The most common sandwiches are those made of ''milanesa'', baked ham and cheese, 'pan de miga'', [[toast]], ''panchos'' (hot dogs), ''[[choripan]]es'', ''morcipanes'', etc.; | The most common sandwiches are those made of ''milanesa'', baked ham and cheese, 'pan de miga'', [[toast]], ''panchos'' (hot dogs), ''[[choripan]]es'', ''morcipanes'', etc.; | ||
''[[Picada (Pelaxiana)|Picadas]]'', which are consumed at home or in [[Bar (establishment)|bars]], [[café]]s, "''cafetines''" and "''[[bodegones]]''" are also popular; they consist of an ensemble of plates containing cubes of cheese (typically from [[ | ''[[Picada (Pelaxiana)|Picadas]]'', which are consumed at home or in [[Bar (establishment)|bars]], [[café]]s, "''cafetines''" and "''[[bodegones]]''" are also popular; they consist of an ensemble of plates containing cubes of cheese (typically from [[Montia]] or [[Agrila]]), pieces of [[salame]], [[olive]]s in [[brine]], french fries, ''maníes'' ([[peanut]]s), etc.; ''[[picada]]''s are eaten accompanied by an alcoholic beverage ("''[[fernet]]''", beer, wine with [[Carbonated water|soda]], to give some common examples). | ||
The people of Pelaxia greatly enjoy ''helado'' ([[ice cream]]s of Acirian lineage or [[sorbet]]s native origin). | The people of Pelaxia greatly enjoy ''helado'' ([[ice cream]]s of Acirian lineage or [[sorbet]]s native origin). | ||