This creation of this blog post has been quite a journey. Every week I learned something new about food in regards to culture. Food is the basis for the creation of the society we live in today. Food is power and life- without it, we would not be here today. Before taking this Global Food …
My Daily Breakfast Routine
I decided to write a blog detailing my daily breakfast routine, as I tend to eat the same thing most days of the week and conduct the same routine. When I wake up (on a day off work) I brew some coffee grounds. While the coffee is brewing, I start to cook my breakfast. My …
Awesome FN Cookies
The logo for my dad's Awesome FN Cookies. I mentioned in a previous blog post that my dad is well-known for his chocolate chip cookies, so I thought I would dedicate a full post to talk about them. He began baking his cookies in 1994 when he and my mom were in their mid-20s. It …
Global vs. Local Influences- My Attempt To Cook With Local Ingredients
My variety of food choices come from both global and local influences. Growing up with Italian and Irish grandparents, I consumed a mix of different cuisines and found aspects of each that fit my needs. As I mentioned before, much of what I eat is considered “healthy” in my nation. Grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, and …
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Identity & Food
The past few weeks of writing this food blog I have been able to more closely analyze my food patterns and understand how they resonate with my regional, national, racial, and ethnic identity. I come from a mix of different backgrounds including Italian, Irish, English, Dutch, and Swedish. My dad’s side of the family is …
Fast-Food vs. Slow-Food
The past few weeks of my life have been all over the place. I currently live in an apartment in Boston, yet I still go home on some weekends and weekdays to spend time with my family. The constant change in location has altered my usual eating habits. I have not done a “full” grocery …
Eating Alone vs. Together
Before going off the college, my family always ate together. We may not have always sat at the same dinner table, but we would always be in the same area; whether it may be on the couch in front of the television, or at the kitchen counter. As I grew older, I began to eat …
Food Prep
For as long as I can remember, my parents have cooked homemade meal for my family. I would always hear stories of children who ate McDonald’s and Wendy’s every night, but not in my household. While we did indulge in a McChicken or a frosty once in a while, eating out at fast-food restaurants was …
Attitude
I have always been very interested in food, cooking, and helping to cook meals while growing up in my household. Ever since I was a young girl, I always wanted to help my dad as he would bake his famous chocolate chip cookies. He has been baking them since 1994, and are commonly known by …
My First Blog Post!
This is the first post on my new blog. The reason I began this blog page was to share my experience with food and culture specific to my life. I am extremely passionate about all types of food, and just food in general! After enrolling in a food culture studies class, I have developed an …
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