Hot Dogs: Hold the Buns The stale scent of sweat, dirt, and the scintillating steam of a freshly cooked hot dog waiting to be gobbled up invites fans when stepping into a sport arena or field. The hot dog is one of America’s celebrated entrees whether this deli meat is eaten at a sports event, a picnic, or a family round lunch; but to me, this versatile frankfurter link is more significant. Growing up, my paternal grandmother must have cooked dozens of hot dogs to satisfy my midday cravings as a child, and the memory of grandma serving this meal will thrive. Serving the boiled hot dog on a pasta sauce stained plate; it was always accompanied by the side order of buttered egg noodles and a pickle. Why is this meal so important though? Isn’t a hot dog a common household food that people consume every day? Without a doubt, the hot dog is a common produce that thousands of people buy and eat at ball games and at home. The hot dog is a ball park traditional entree to the American culture; but to me, the compressed cylindrical piece of meat alongside a plate of noodles and a pickle remind me that this meal is truly a delicacy. The hot dog is considered a universal theme for ball game or recreational sports foods because they are simple to cook and cheap. At any baseball game, an on looker is bound to consider purchasing a freshly cooked hot dog from the neared vendor and sit back to enjoy a home run or a touchdown from the stands. Mustard, ketchup, relish, or onion, the toppings complete the work of art as you prepare to take the first bite into history. Unbeknownst to many, the hot dog was not originated in America, but there have been multiple claims from different countries of the origins of this meat product. The frankfu... ... middle of paper ... ...e some Pepsi or juice. Breaking bread is a universal language and tradition for families and friends around the world, and there is nothing more satisfying than enjoying the companionship of another at a meal. My grandmother cooking my meal, cutting my food, and pouring my juice was a way for her to show her affection. Honoring one’s own tradition is endearing, and food always brings families together and keeps memories alive. Works Cited In Memory's Kitchen. Northvale: Jason Aronson, 2006. Print. Santiago, Esmeralda. "Guavas." When I Was Puerto Rican. Ed. . Reading, MA: Addison- Wesley, 1993. 3-4. Tan, Amy. "Fish Cheeks." The Opposite of Fate: A Book of Musings. Ed. . New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 2003. 125-127. "Hot Dogs - History and Legends of Hot Dogs." What's Cooking America. Web. 20 Feb. 2010. .
Gould, Stephen Jay. The Mismeasure of Man. W.W. Norton & Company. New York, London. 1981.
Kamara, Mariatu and Susan McClelland. The Bite of the Mango. New York: Annick Press Ltd., 2008. Print.
Kamara, Mariatu and Susan McClelland. The Bite of the Mango. New York: Annick Press Limited, 2008. Print.
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As the largest independent city in the country and biggest cultural hub in Maryland people have to expect that Baltimore offers some great food experiences. Being born and raised in Baltimore I am very pleased to be writing this paper and sharing our culture with you. Even though we are known for our crime and every other abandoned house is a shooting gallery, we are also known for our blue crabs. There's even a crab on our state IDs. In this paper I will be telling you about the first settlements in Maryland and their culinary influences along with our modern culinary trends.
Ann Hodgman’s essay “No Wonder They Call Me a B@#*H” is about an experiment when Hodgman ate canned and dry dog food. When she was a young girl, she always wondered if dogs’ food tasted like humans’ food. Since the food was so bad, Hodgman understood why her dogs’ breath smelled so bad. Companies that make dog food advertise real meats in the food, but sadly it is just poultry by-products. Therefore, dog food it is made from parts of an animal, not the animals’ meat. Hodgman explains that the different dog foods were either hard, soft, noncook able, or unpleasant to the eye. Dogs eat different foods as they grow; therefore, Hodgman tried every stage of dog food, and each looked and tasted different. Treats for dogs taste better; just like treats
Besides the historical meaning behind this tradition, the Seder plate in Passover celebration not only teaches the younger generation to recall the past painful experiences from slavery, but also emphasizes on the positive sides of their successful journey and their joyful moments. Each of the symbolic foods of the Passover Seder Plate has an interesting meaning, and together, they created complex layered meaning of the tradition. Family and friends come together to reflect upon history, sympathize the tragedies, and celebrate the triumphs of their ancestors. It is extraordinary that all Jews around the world strongly symbolize their ancestors’ experiences and spread it as the foundation of national identity.
Torres, Hector Avalos. 2007. Conversations with Contemporary Chicana and Chicano Writers. U.S.: University of New Mexico press, 315-324.
Having looked at Pfister’s work, I have learned a lot as a writer. He has taught me that character choice is important to the overall message. Pfister has taught me that my choice in words needs to be precise in order to capture the perfect image and illustration for my audience. He gives a great example of selfishness by using a beautiful, yet exceptional blue fish, unlike any other fish in the sea. Rainbow Fish goes from being self-centered to becoming selfless. A valuable lesson is taught by the author for the sole purpose of educating our youth and making them understanding that egocentric behavior can lead to a lost in friendships and acquaintances. The moral of The Rainbow Fish has encouraged me to have purpose and meaning behind my writing.
Andrew F. Smith once said, “Eating at fast food outlets and other restaurants is simply a manifestation of the commodification of time coupled with the relatively low value many Americans have placed on the food they eat”. In the non-fiction book, “Fast Food Nation” by Eric Schlosser, the author had first-hand experiences on the aspects of fast food and conveyed that it has changed agriculture that we today did not have noticed. We eat fast food everyday and it has become an addiction that regards many non-beneficial factors to our health. Imagine the wealthy plains of grass and a farm that raises barn animals and made contributions to our daily consumptions. Have you ever wonder what the meatpacking companies and slaughterhouses had done to the meat that you eat everyday? Do you really believe that the magnificent aroma of your patties and hamburgers are actually from the burger? Wake up! The natural products that derive from farms are being tampered by the greed of America and their tactics are deceiving our perspectives on today’s agricultural industries. The growth of fast food has changed the face of farming and ranching, slaughterhouses and meatpacking, nutrition and health, and even food tastes gradually as time elapsed.
The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, a work examining the country’s fast food industry (Gale). Schlosser sets off chapter 5: “Why the Fries Taste Good,” in Aberdeen,
On a humid afternoon in Georgia as you peacefully rock in your rocking chair you are approached with the irresistible scent of fresh barbecue, and sweet hickory chips. As the scent lingers on, you can’t help but crave a plate of this comfort food. To those in America, this is known as Barbecue. Barbecue has been a staple food of the south for as long as anyone can recall. Not only does barbecue taste good but it helps bring people together to enjoy a special occasion or to just have dinner together. In this essay I will give a general definition of barbecue, tell a brief history on it, discuss the various styles of it, and explain why it’s so popular in the South.
Do you enjoy eating hot dogs? If so, you are like most other Americans. “The Council estimates Americans consume 20 billion hot dogs a year.” First of all, this shows how so many people enjoy hot dogs. Also, we usually consume them at picnics, sports, and carnivals ( National Hot Dog and Sausage Council 3 ). Next, have you ever looked at the ingredients of a hot dog? You will never want to eat another hot dog again after learning what is in them. Hot dogs have pork in them as most people know, but most people do not know that less than twenty percent of a hot dog is pork. “ Pork must be 20 percent or less due to risk of pathogens.” I think that if I have a risk of getting very sick from my food you should not put it in there. Some more ingredients
First off all let me define fast food and obesity. What is the fast food? According to oxford dictionaries website the definition of fast food is "Food that can be prepared quickly and easily and is sold in restaurants and snack bars as a quick meal or to be taken out". The Merriam-Webster online dictionary mentions that the word fast food uses first time in 1951. Anyway, everyone have an idea about fast food, but many of us don’t know what is the fast food exactly means for doctors and scientists. It is mean obesity, diseases, bad relationship for each person in families and many other bad things and these things that I mentioned most common effect when we eating fast food.
The understanding of food influences a persons decision on what to eat on a daily basis. The understanding of food can also be broken down into five categories: health, body image, race, class, and gender. These factors pressure people on not only what to eat but also where to eat. The BK Veggie Burger has an interesting background as well as challenges all the factors noted. It was brought to the United States menu in 2013, while being available on menus across other countries, such as India. The burger is comprised of a MorningStar Farms Garden Veggie Patty and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, white onions, pickles, ketchup and mayo topped with a toasted sesame seed bun. Burger King is using the MorningStar patty for the first couple of years until they see sustainable profit for the veggie burger. The BK Veggie Burger along with Burger King has now created an interesting argument on healthy foods in fast food chains. The BK Veggie Burger challenges the way people view a meal through not only health, body image, race, class, and gender but also from an author’s opinion and portrayal of what is and isn 't