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By: Dr. Joanie McConnell
Butter Vs. Olive Oil
Europe's Gastronomic Divide
There are many ways to divide Europe -geogra-
phy, economics, culture, politics, especially the issue
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course, important. But, let's not forget the gastro-
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and those who prefer olive oil.
To understand these differ-
ences, we have to look at geogra-
phy and climate. Compared to
central and southern Europe, the
terrain in western European coun-
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tries is less mountainous. Thanks
to the Gulf Stream, the weather
there is milder and wetter. This
combination of geography and
climate makes the area well
suited for raising dairy cows and
cattle. It should come as no sur-
prise that butter, milk and beef
are key components in the west-
ern European diet.
In contrast, the terrain in
southern Europe is mountainous
and rocky. Winters are generally
mild, but summers are hot and
very dry.
There are no lush meadows
where dairy cows and cattle can
graze.
On this rugged land,
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