HNF 406 Lecture Notes - Melting Pot, Consumerization, Commoditization
6 May 2014
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Develop appreciation for diversity of food patterns in us ethnic groups. Gain awareness of specific foods and special dishes including those which may be deemed inedible by some. Determine cultural settings in which certain ethnic foods are eaten ( e. g holidays, religious feast days, illness: mardi gras preparation for lent. Good friday = just fish, no animal products, cold fish. Meanings derived from rules how to prepare, cook, serve as well as values, beliefs of specific cultures. Culture = values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices accepted by members of a group or community learned not inherited isolation by geography or other factors = reinforcement of cultural behavior patterns: different pots and pans for jewish faith. Changes over time: merged the two types of food between two cultures with marriage. Dr. w can"t handle as spicy foods anymore because taste has changed over time. Body language how present food how dress while presenting food. Values regarding time coming on time, late, etc.
