SOC349H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Cuisine Of The United States, Food Miles, Starch
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Identity: are we what we eat notes. Food as a way to build and nurture bonds between people (family, friends etc. ) The word dining" having a more valuable meaning than the word feeding": only humans dine". Often reserved for the elite gourmet food. Bonus element: distinctive infrastructure (food chain, how food gets from the farm, to the fork, food miles, where value is added to what we eat (how pennies worth of wheat becomes our cereal) Though some cuisine may seem similar in essence, the etiquette changes: getting a drink with a friend involves dramatically different mannerism when compared to getting a drink with a boss. Pleasant social gatherings involve sharing food: compare to court, libraries, or classrooms. The traditional family meal is endangered: conflicting work routines, cramped spaces, limited resources. Does america have a cuisine: greasy, fast, fried, super sized, diverse melting pot. The basic foods of american cuisine: meat, starch (side dish), vegetables (embroidery)
