A Pizza Piece on Fried Rice
A defining trait of every country, whether it be Italy or India, is the type of cuisine that they serve. One of the best ways to gain an understanding of a country’s culture is through their food. While some people would deem other aspects of a culture as more important, it is a feature easiest to explain and relate to. A distinguishing fact is that food is both physical and mental in that its creation takes dedication and effort; food is able to create emotions given the proper setting. As cooking traditions evolved throughout the years, to fit people’s ever changing tastes, so does the culture. They are parallel to each other in that as one aspect of culture changes, so does the food and vice versa. Two of the most popular types of foods in society today are American food, and Chinese food. The typical features of how food is prepared and made, the tastes preferred, the utensils, and the beliefs about the food's properties are all reflections of the American and Chinese cultures.
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Most American food is fried, or otherwise containing a high percentage of oil or grease. For example, hamburgers, steaks, bacon, and fried chicken are common staple diets of average American citizens. As Americans tend to dine out more than the Chinese do, their daily food intake and preparations are at the mercy of fast food chains and restaurants. This large eating habit is consequence of the history of America. America was founded in a time of plenty, which still lives on today. There were no food shortages or famines, so Americans never truly had to dwell on the hardships. This has created the current culture of what their food is today, a reflection of the prosperity they experienced, and which continues to
The author chose to conduct this research to explore the comparison between Szechuan and Cantonese food and the extent of its popularity within UK. To enable the research to be conducted in a smaller margin, the students of University of West London are selected as the focused target of research. As observed in the European culture, Chinese food is considered a treat for special occasions as selected restaurant stands equal with high-end restaurants that are serving western cuisine as shown in TopTable (2014). According to Mail Online (2010), it is found that 39 per cent of the population preferred Oriental flavours, such as sweet and sour and chow mein to Indian sauces such as tikka masala.
Cuisine is a big factor in the identity of a culture and many people will list food as a factor that makes a country what it is, even using Damper for an example, many people see it is an Australian classic and part of Australia's history. Analysing these two iconic recipes, we can begin to view what kinds of communication is used and by looking at this, the history and the shaping of culture we gain a deeper understanding of the impact and importance of food in both Australia, Japan and around the world. Through this analysis it is hoped that a better understanding of these topics is acquired and an in depth reflection is produced.
Americans made a big mistake back in 1916 that has changed the way other countries view America! In 1916 in America, the first ever fast food restaurant was opened. It was called White Castle, according to http://www.accupos.com/pos-articles/history-of-fast-food-in-america.php. Though this fast food restaurant did not affect people and their weight, until the end of the 1950’s, when people were inspired by White Castle to start their own fast food restaurants. Fast food is one of the main causes of obesity and causes many Americans suffer from chronic diseases, like gallbladder cancer, atherosclerosis, and diabetes, every year. Fast food has also shaped the way other countries see America.
American style of food Cuisine as it’s frequently used in the essay is very unique in the eyes of Sequeira. She believes The diverse culture had brought together different styles and techniques of food choices to choose from. These food choices however are very unhealthy but satisfy the Americans to their needs. Throughout the essay the author Shona Sequeiras states the unhealthy food habit that American has created in their society. She states how Americans forms many simple dishes into something very exotic For example; “Request an American cookie, and you can be showered with hundreds of delectable options, including oatmeal raisin, double chocolate chip, macadamia pecan delight, and coconut brownie (Sequeiras
Meriam-Webster Dictionary defines food as “material taken into an organism and used for growth, repair, and vital processes as a source of energy” (Mish). Food is simple, yet humans have made it very complex. In the United States of America, food has become more of a hobby than a nutritional need. Every family gathering, holiday, and birthday celebration contains food of some sort. Types of food are customary at different times, like birthday cake at a birthday party, or stuffing at Thanksgiving. There is an entire holiday dedicated to dressing up and giving children candy (Halloween). One of the popular holiday foods is meat. An average of 10 million land animals (not including fish or other water dwelling organisms) are brutally slaughtered
In Lavanya Ramanathan’s Washington Post article published in 2015 titled “Why everyone should stop calling immigrant food ‘ethnic’”, she discusses about people’s preconceptions on the type of food that should be labelled ethnic. Ashlie Stevens also touched on a similar topic in her Guardian article published in 2015 titled “Stop thinking and just eat: when ‘food adventuring’ trivializes culture”. She talks about how people assume that just by eating food from a certain culture, they are able relate to the culture as a whole. Both authors acknowledge the importance of appreciating authentic cuisines, but takes different approaches to convince the audience. Both authors establish credibility by using a wide range of substantiated evidences. While,
For a start, fast foods is one of the leading causes of obesity in America. Places like McDonalds, Wendy’s, and Burger King sell oversized portions of processed foods at extremely low prices. Because it is quick and easily affordable it becomes a daily habit for more on-the-go Americans. Whats wrong with these foods that most of it is made with corn. America’s diet is a corn based diet. Ioana Patrigenaru writes in his online article about what is hurting the American diet, “The results showed th...
In Michael Pollan’s “The End of Cooking” shares the message of what we are losing something important in this day and age because of all our pre-made and processed foods. This can be compared with Kothari’s “If You Are What You Eat, What Am I?” and her argument that food is part of one’s own identity. By using the examples from these two texts you can analyze the state of food and culture in the United States today. All of the processed and pre-made foods are causing people all across America to lose their sense of Culture. We no longer know what it’s like to make one of our cultures specialty dishes from scratch which can help people identify with their culture. This process helped newer generations see what it was like for those before them to cook on a daily basis and could help them identify your sense of culture.
In the writing “If You Are What You Eat, Then What Am I?” Geeta Kothari describes the differences in the American and Indian cultures through her unique description of the food differences. As a little Indian-American girl, Kothari curiously wanted to eat what of kids her age ate, tuna salad sandwich, hot dogs, and foods of such nature. Kothari describes her first encounter with a can of tuna fish as it looks “pink and shiny, like an internal organ” (947). As Kothari ages, it becomes clear that she sees American food much the way her parents saw it- “repugnant… meat byproducts… glued together by chemicals and fat” (947). Even though Kothari describes American food as strange, disgusting, and foreign; it was also “infidelity” to eat it (951).
Have you ever had a hamburger? Of course you have, hamburgers are served almost anywhere, because they’re easy to make. America is known for fatty foods, because of the grease found in hamburgers. Hamburgers can be found at most restaurants, fast food places, and popular holidays, and get togethers. With that being said it can be concluded that hamburgers are the most American food because of the grease, popularity, and since they’re easy, they’re found everywhere.
Food is traditionally considered as a simple means of subsistence but has developed to become filled with cultural, psychological, religious, and emotional significance. Consequently, food is currently used as a means of defining shared identities and symbolizes religious and group customs. In the early 17th and 18th centuries, this mere means of subsistence was considered as a class maker but developed to become a symbol of national identity in the 19th centuries. In the United States, food has been influenced by various cultures such as Native American, Latin America, and Asian cultures. Consequently, Americans have constantly Americanized the foods of different cultures to become American foods. The process on how Americans have Americanized different cultures’ foods and reasons for the Americanization is an important topic of discussion.
Secondly, the Americans and Vietnamese are free to choose their food. Both cultures are cooking food and meals are included with vegetables and fruits of all kinds. Food processing in Americans do not lose too much time, the most of people can buy food it has been cooked in the supermarket. Food culture is different in Vietnam, people spent more time cooking. Americans like to eat at restaurants which have been processed food because that way can save a lot of time for some people finish the job late. The Vietnamese people prefer to cook for their families, cooking together make them feel warm and too close each other. In the U.S, some people do not have a primary food, but with the Vietnamese people rice is an integral part of every meal.
A Bite of China is a documentary about fine food which is produced by CCTV and after it aired on television and online, it became a hot topic immediately and was well received at home and abroad. This program combines people’s pursuits of future with food and introduce some very unique and local specialties from some parts of China to all audience inside and outside the country. As an old Chinese saying goes, “Food is the paramount necessity of human” , so you can see Chinese people really pay great attention to what they eat and drink. In China, food, in addition to it’s taste, also contains cultural connotations and humanist features. Therefore, for Chinese people, the five flavours including sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty are not only stimulation to people’s tongue but the inheritance
American culture is changing dramatically. In some areas it’s a good thing, but in other areas, like our food culture, it can have negative affects. It is almost as if our eating habits are devolving, from a moral and traditional point of view. The great America, the land of the free and brave. The land of great things and being successful, “living the good life.” These attributes highlight some irony, especially in our food culture. Is the American food culture successful? Does it coincide with “good living”? What about fast and processed foods? These industries are flourishing today, making record sales all over the globe. People keep going back for more, time after time. Why? The answer is interestingly simple. Time, or in other words, efficiency. As people are so caught up in their jobs, schooling, sports, or whatever it may be, the fast/processed food industries are rapidly taking over the American food culture, giving people the choice of hot
The movie “The Hundred Foot Journey” is a great representation of different cultures interacting as well as the different food habits. The movie is based on an Indian family who moves to Italy and wants to open an Indian restaurant across street from a famous Italian restaurant in the small town. The Kadam family wants to bring the Indian cuisine to a new culture and share some of their values. They have trouble expanding their culinary delights to the public because Marquerite the sous-chef doesn’t want any competition. Throughout the movie, secrets on certain dishes are shared and tricks to improve the certain style of food is greatly appreciated by both restaurant chefs.