Culture and Food Connections PDF

Culture and Food Connections https://www.u mamiinfo.com/ world/ LEARNING OUTCOMES Compare the historical context of classical cuisine and its evolution across cultures Justify the relationship between classical and fundamental contemporary culinary principles appreciat...

Culture and Food Connections https://www.u mamiinfo.com/ world/ LEARNING OUTCOMES Compare the historical context of classical cuisine and its evolution across cultures Justify the relationship between classical and fundamental contemporary culinary principles appreciation Identify and interpret the concept of local/seasonal/regional/manufactured products Recognize guest services as the basis of hospitality management  The beliefs and behaviours of a society Consists of abstract ideas, values and perceptions of the world that inform and are reflected in people’s behaviour What is Culture is the lens through which we view Culture? our world, it “formulates” our reality.  Culture is Learned … rather than inherited biologically Enculturation: the transmission of culture from one generation to the next Culture is shared …… through a Society Society: An organized group or groups of interdependent people who generally share a common territory, language, and culture and who act together for collective survival and well-being. Subcultures Variation between subgroups in societies that share an overarching culture. Ethnic group (A type of subculture) People who collectively and publicly identify themselves as a distinct group based on various cultural features such as shared ancestry and common origin, language customs and traditional beliefs.  What Food Tells Us About Culture Food is a window into a culture “We grow up eating the food of our cultures“ “It becomes a part of who each of us is” Memories and feelings around food and family, which become traditions. “Traditional cuisine is passed down from one generation to the next.” “Embrace our heritage through our culture’s food.” “An expression of cultural identity.” “Immigrants bring the food of their countries with them…. and cooking traditional food is a way of preserving their culture when they move to new places.” https://freelymagazine.com/2017/01/07/what-food-tells-us-about-culture/#:~:text=Traditional%20cuisine%20is%20passed%20down,they%20move%20to%20new%20places.  Food: Identity of Culture and Religion: A way of communicating “What we eat and with whom we eat can inspire and strengthen the bonds between individuals, communities, and even countries.” Food can help others identify “a culture’s approach to life.” “Understanding culture, habits, rituals and tradition can be explored through food “ Food and family traditions: ceremonies, celebrations, gathering “food is associated with hospitality and expression of friendship.” https://www.wathi.org/food-identity-of-culture-and-religion-researchgate/  Food: Identity of Culture and Religion: A way of communicating Form of Food plays a role in religious culture communication with: and, therefore, enforces the cuisines What we consume of a culture. how we acquire it Dietary laws: who prepares it Muslims – fasting Ramandan who’s at the table Orthodox Jews – Kosher who eats first Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism are vegetarians, in part, because of a doctrine of non-injury or nonviolence https://www.wathi.org/food-identity-of-culture-and-religion-researchgate/  Influence from neighboring countries The Silk Road: a network of Eurasian trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century. History European exploration and settlement in three stages: Effects and European Exploration, 1492-1565; Early Colonization and Reflects Initial Areas of Control, 1565-1690; and North America in 1700. Cuisines European colonization of the Americas yielded the introduction of European ingredients and cooking styles to the U.S. 20th century, the influx of immigrants from many foreign nations developed a rich diversity in food preparation throughout the country. https://freelymagazine.com/2017/01/07/what-food-tells-us-about- culture/#:~:text=Traditional%20cuisine%20is%20passed%20down,they%20move%20to%20new%20places. The Silk Road The Silk Road Mediterranean Exploring and Exchange  By travelling, have a chance to explore the culture, people and tastes of foreign How culture lands Food production is different in every country and is driven by different values affects cuisine Value is a part of the makeup of a culture https://theculturemastery.com/2016/03/30/how-culture-affects-cuisine/  Comparing USA to European Cultures USA European cultures Don’t shop/cook seasonally “often value quality more than quantity” “expect all types of food and produce to be “willing to sacrifice short-term gain for a available year round” much greater long-term result.” They will sacrifice flavour if what they want is in Prosciutto stock and affordable. “European cultures are rather regional” “food traditions have remained intact in “American consumers value fast rewards in large fairly small areas”. quantities” “regions and communities people often They want big produce: “gigantic strawberries and shop locally, from regional producers.” fist-size apples”, “big fruit is more efficient to grow, “shop more frequently….go to the local growers do everything they can to supersize their market daily,” fruit, even at the expense of flavor.” In the restaurant: large portion size Food shipped across the country Shop for a one or two week supply https://theculturemastery.com/2016/03/30/how-culture-affects-cuisine/  Explore, Embrace and Appreciate “Become more informed about other cultures by trying their foods.” “Remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs and is special to those who prepare it. “ Restaurant- “Serve traditional dishes.” The food does not remain the same because of the availability of ingredients and therefore, the taste and flavour can be different. “What stays the same though is the extent to which each country or community’s unique cuisine can reflect its unique history, lifestyle, values, and beliefs.” https://freelymagazine.com/2017/01/07/what-food-tells-us-about-culture/#:~:text=Traditional%20cuisine%20is%20passed%20down,they%20move%20to%20new%20places. What was your connection with Culture and Food? To the Padlet!  Reflect on your connection with culture and food As we move through the slide about food culture, create a list of words or thoughts that jumped out at you in these slides. Things that you connect with in your culture and your food