Question

How do you think food influences culture? Based on what you have learned, how does food contribute to the development of different ways of life, inventions, and other advancements?

Answer 1

Answer:

Food is an expression of cultural identity, cultural preservation, a symbol of cultural pride for ethnicity, and a means of coping with homesickness.

Explanation:

Food is a reflection of the unique history, lifestyle, values and beliefs of a particular culture. When a certain culture exposes other cultures to their cuisine, other cultures are motivated to duplicate, alter, and/or expand on that cuisine. For instance, Mexican food is a widely popular cuisine in the U.S. As a result, establishments in the US have sought to make Mexican food available on their menus, with some modifications to the original cultural cuisine (think Taco Bell, and chips and salsa served as an appetizer in many US restaurant chains (Chili's), quesadillas in US steakhouses (Outback, Longhorn Steakhouse).