Almost everyone has had a fast-food meal at some point. Whether it was a quick snack on the way out of town or grabbing a quick lunch or dinner. The fast-food industry is one of the most significant contributors to globalization. Many different companies compete worldwide to have the most popular fast food items. McDonald’s …
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The Nourishing Arts. Ch. 10
Growing up, my mother instilled in me the importance of cooking and having family meals. This of course was impressed on her by her mother. Family meals were the center of every evening. Many women identify as being the lead food preparer in their household. This becomes second nature but also establishes a specific gender …
Mexicanas Food Voices Ch. 13
Carole Counihan, the author of Food and Culture spent an extensive amount of time interviewing women in rural Southern Colorado. She aimed at using a food-centered methodology to present women’s food voices. Her research and ethnography projects aimed at presenting both feminist anthropology and ‘testimonios’. They also reflected on women and how they were able …
“I Haven’t Eaten If I Don’t Have MY Soup and Fufu” Ch. 14
Food is one way in which we identify ourselves daily. We adopt and develop food rituals or patterns that follow us for the majority of our lives. Food has the potential to create “muscle memories” in our brains. It brings us back to fond memories in our childhood, or it leaves a scar on the …
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The Signifying Dish Ch. 15
Black Women have been notoriously misrepresented in American society. Their roles have been underestimated and skewed. Their images have been distorted and marginalized. During the civil rights and black power movements, several literary/cookbooks emerged. Several fearless black women felt the duty to make sure that the history of African American cooking was not swept under …
Towards Queering Food Studies Ch. 11
“In many cultures, eating is a sexual and gendered experience throughout life.” Carole M. Coounihan The role of gender and sexuality is an emerging topic when considering food studies. Typically food studies have been viewed under the light of a heterosexual scope. Many scholars and theorists are starting to consider the cultural practices of people …
Food Adventures
I highly recommend watching the documentary below. Who knew that a fiery pistol of a woman from United Kingdom, Diana Kennedy, would be the world expert on Mexican cuisine. Her culinary teachings are sought out around the world! Her story will stir up emotions in your heart and soul.
Eating Culture Ch. 5
Let me start of by saying that Indian Food is one of my favorite types of cuisine. I love the aromatic smells and the savory rich spices. I really enjoy doing research on how to cook new dishes as well as finding authentic recipes. Among my favorite’s dishes are Red Sweet Potato Masala and Tom …
Cooking Skills Ch. 6
My Grandmother grew up in Houma, Louisiana, which is very close to the gulf coast. Her family immigrated from France in the early 1800’s. With them they brought French cuisine which is a huge part of the culture in Louisiana. My Grandmother’s family, like many people in that area, relied on the shrimping industry for …
Race Place and Taste Ch.7
Ecuador is a country, rich in culture and diversity. Their diverse population is spread out over different regions such as coastal plains, Andean Mountains, and the Amazon basin. Because of both indigenous population and freed slaves that had relocated from other areas have resulted in a fusion of flavor profiles. Walmsley says coconut milk, plantain …
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