Food Is A Culture

We all know that food is important to everyone, no matter who we are or where we come from. It is part of who we are. We use food for all occasions, whether happy or sad. It is a way for us to connect with others like nothing else. We eat when we are happy. We eat when we are sad. We cook for those we love. Food brings great comfort to all of us in our times of need. Food is life.

Here are some food quotes from famous people, foodies and non-foodies alike, that will help explain this even more.

Food for us comes from our relatives, whether they have wings or fins or roots. That is how we consider food. Food has a culture. It has a history. It has a story. It has relationships.

Winona LaDuke, Native American activist, economist and author

Food is a symbol of love when words are inadequate.

Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D., Grief Counselor

I watch cooking change the cook just as it transforms the food.

Laura Esquiviel, Mexican author and and cookbook author of Like Water For Chocolate, which was turned into a fabulous movie that is a must see for anyone who is a food lover. It’s an OLD movie, dating back to maybe the 1980’s or 1990’s, but if you can find it, it’s well worth it. Even today, it is still one of my favorites.

Alice Waters, Cookbook author, Chef and owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant. I actually have a couple of her cookbooks.

Heston Blumenthal, British Celebrity Chef and TV personality.

Have a great day and make everyday great. Stay safe and stay well. ‘Til next time.

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Author: ajeanneinthekitchen

I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 35 years. I attended 2 culinary schools in Southern California, and have a degree in culinary arts from the Southern California School of Culinary Arts, as well as a few other degrees in other areas. I love to cook and I love to feed people.

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  3. I have had an interest in learning human history since early childhood, though from a very different perspective than history is usually presented for study. One thing I quickly learned is that, if you want to really learn about a culture, look at what they eat, and what they wear. It’s absolutely amazing what those two things can show! Everything from national and international trade and governmental relations – even war – to regional climate and geography. Custom and culture is intimately connected to what we eat and what we wear. What we eat or wear is intimately connected to both trade and local resources. Trade and resources are connected to international relations and government. It’s all connected, but all comes back to the individual household.

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    1. I completely agree. Years and years ago, back when I was still in California, teaching 2nd grade, I had a very international classroom, and I had all the kids do a little research on they heritage and then we had a picnic in the park where they had to bring a food that was from that country. All the kids and parents loved it.

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