Spanish+and+Italian+Influences+on+Argentine+Cuisine

by Tara Stuart

During the beginning of the 1500’s, the Spanish arrived in Argentina seeking silver and other treasures. The country's name is derived from the Latin word, "argentum" for silver ([|etymology]). It became a territory of Spain and was under Spanish rule for about 300 years until it declared its independence on July 9, 1816. Through the 18th and 19th centuries, Argentina recieved immigration from many different European ethnic groups. This included French, German, Swiss, and Eastern Europeans, however Spain and Italy had the most influence on the culture, especially Argentina's cuisine. Between 1860-1930, Spanish and Italian immigrants made up the largest percentage of immigrants coming to Argentina ([|1]).
 * A Brief History of Immigratio****n to Argentina**



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 * 1) Adams, Fiona. //Culture Shock! Argentina: A Guide to Customs & Etiquette// . Times Media Private Limited. Portland, OR, 2000.
 * 2) “About Argentina.” SGP 2005. [].
 * 3)  “A Brief History of Argentina.” SpainExchange.com 1998-2008. [].
 * 4) “Buenos Aires: Food.” Let’s Go Publications, Inc. 1960-2009. []
 * 5) “Culinary Traditions of Argentina.”  FoodCuisines.com. 2007-2008. []
 * 6) “Italian Settlement in Argentina.” MundoAndino 2009.  [].
 * 7) “National Noquis (Gnocchi) Day.” Fromargentinawithlove.typepad.com 2008. []

“Argentina.” CIA World Factbook. [].


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