Best vegetables for pets - 0 views
http://www.eatingwell.com/article/281948/the-best-vegetables-for-dogs-and-cats/ a lot of us have dogs or cats as the love of our life. Their health is also important as their partners. Here are so...
http://www.eatingwell.com/article/16296/the-13-biggest-nutrition-and-food-myths-busted/ - 0 views
we sometimes avoid certain ingredients or food for reasons that we picked up during casual conversation. However not every information is true. There are some myths that we are believing in which i...
Top 4 Differences Between American and Italian Cultures * International Student Exc... - 0 views
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katerina913 on 20 Jul 17As we discussed Americanized Italian food, there are some difference between American and Italian cultures.
Guide to Dim Sum - 0 views
With our focus in Chinese food this week, i thought it would be cool to post a guide by one of my favorite food websites on Dim Sum... Check it out! http://luckypeach.com/guides/the-beginners-fie...
The Art of the Chinese Banquet - 1 views
In our reading, we came across the great amount of tradition and meticulousness that exits in Chinese cooking. One of my favorite parts about it was the description of the banquet and the number of...
Early Chinese Food History - 3 views
Origin of Chinese dumplings CCTV News - CNTV English - 2 views
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A little bit of Chinese culinary history I thought sounded interesting (especially the part about dumplings being made to look like ears).
Indian Chinese food - 0 views
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This is a post about Chinese food being introduced to India, and how the Indian Chinese food gains it's fame.
Italian Cuisine - 0 views
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This article gives us an overview of some of the unique characteristics of Italian Cuisine. There are also some trip advise on this website which will be helpful to those who are considering visiting Italy in the near future.
Chinese Food History - How American Chinese Cuisine Is Different - Thrillist - 2 views
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This articles looks at the history of the americanized Chinese food that I'm sure many of us have eaten.
Eating Behavior and Obesity at Chinese Buffets - 0 views
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This 2008 Cornell University paper reported that healthy-weight guests at a Chinese buffet were three times more likely to eat with chopsticks than obese guests. Healthier people were also more likely to put their napkin on their lap, so let's get our chopsticks and napkins out!
The Tradition of Jews Eating Chinese Food on Christmas - 2 views
Even though this article doesn't necessarily pertain to our class topic about noodles, I thought it was interesting to share this and how it connects to me. I'm Jewish and every Christmas my family...
Food, eating behavior, and culture in Chinese society - 2 views
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This article discusses the various social functions of food in Chinese culture. From the perspective of Chinese society, food plays many roles beyond simple nutrition. Food is used to express and maintain interpersonal relationships. Different Chinese ethnic groups use their food as part of their identity. Expensive or luxury foods demonstrate socioeconomic status. Food is an important part of religious ceremonies and holidays. Food has symbolic value, representing good fortune and longevity in many celebrations. Food is used by parents and family members as tokens of love and care. There are many other complex societal roles played by food, which are explored in this article.
Why Some Cuisines Are More Expensive Than Others: A Theory - The Atlantic - 0 views
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This article explores what author Krishnendu Ray called the "global hierarchy of taste" in his book The Ethnic Restaurateur. When introduced into American cuisine, some ethnic foods are considered high end while others are considered lesser, even if they are essentially the same core ingredients. The article claims that the "more capital or military power a nation wields and the richer its emigrants are, the more likely its cuisine will command high menu prices." So, as China continues to increase its presence in the global sphere, increasing both its capital and military power, we can expect to see Chinese food be considered more sophisticated.
Chicken Stir Fry w/Rice Noodles - 1 views
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This is a little bit non-traditional, as it's not a post, but due to the shift in topic to Chinese food this week, I felt it's appropriate. Gordon Ramsay is one of my models when it comes to cooking and this video is of him making Chicken Stir Fry on Rice Noodles. He mentions his trip to China and then proceeds to demonstrate the making of the dish. Maybe now we can make this ourselves!
Massimo Bottura: The Story Telling Italian Chef - 1 views
My last post on diigo was about the control food can have over our emotions and how it can influence us in many ways (both good and bad). Now, I want to take it one step further and talk about food...
History of Italian Food (Italian Cuisine History) - 1 views
http://ideas.ted.com/the-next-food-revolution/ - 0 views
Now we have to think about future food too. Of course present satisfaction is important but we see many problems already progressed and in progress in terms of healthy food.
What Americans can learn from other food cultures - 3 views
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Food is identity. Food means survival. Food means status. Food is pleasure. Food is community. Food is humanity. These are the aspects of food that make it part of culture. This article discusses these aspects.