American Food: The Cultures Of The American Culture

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Around the world there are many common factors that link cultures to one another, but one of the main factors that separates cultures is the food they eat. People travel the world specifically to taste the intricate cuisine from each culture around the globe. Its importance lies within the fact that all living things need it to survive, and in particular humans need a wide range of nutrients and vitamins to survive and the culture that it derives from makes it special. From China to Mexico, the wide assortment and tastes found relate directly to the culture that the food originates from. The preparation, cooking, and consuming of these diverse food leads to a wider view of that culture as a whole. In America, it is special to see all the …show more content…

Is it not sad that the Indian culture can be defined by food with a multitude of spices combined with rice, noodles, and many other tasteful ingredients and then American food is viewed as the golden arches? But, this is not how American cooking began. Before fast food restaurants and enough grease to clog a person’s arteries, there was good old fashioned home cooking comprised of fresh farm vegetables and meat, alongside a homemade apple pie. Yet, this is not how many people view American cooking and even though it is a better combination than the Dollar Menu, it is not enough to define a culture so diverse with one meal. Moreover, even though the rest of the world may see American food as a hamburger and fries, it is crucial to realize that there is not one specific type of food that can represent America, just as there is not one culture or religion that can define the American people. The American culture cannot be simplified to one specific food type, just as many Americans would not appreciate some of those titles. Nearly every region of the world has influenced the culture of the United States in some way, and one does not have to look far to find a wide assortment of restaurants and stores providing food from around the

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