Each region of Italy has their own foods that they serve, and that are usually associated to one region than another. For example, in northern Italy they serve polenta which is cooked cornmeal. It can be eaten with cheeses or stews. In southern Italy they serve the infamous pizza a portafoglio which is folded pizza. The folded shape makes it more convenient for the people purchasing on the go. Whether you are a tourist on the go, or have time to spare, you won't leave Italy without a taste of its classics.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Street Food of Italy
When visiting Italy, it is common to visit a nice, sit down restaurant and enjoy some Italian classics. Tourists (and natives) who would rather linger around the city of Italy don't really have the time to stop and eat. Vendors have now decided to cater to these people's needs, and bring a little taste of Italy to the streets. These vendors relate a little to localization [AP HG term]. They also remind me of "The Boy Who Harnassed the Wind," where William could walk around and purchase food of Malawi in the market. These vendors have been gaining popularity because of their location (easy access to the people passing by) and because of their prices, which are cheap.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Easter Bread from Italy
Today's post brings us to an article about the bread Crescia. Crescia is bread that is usually made around Easter and can be served many different ways. The bread originates from the town Pesaro in the Province of Le Marche, Italy. As the author of the article's ancestors moved to Canada, the tradition of making the bread gradually disappeared [distance decay- AP HG]. The author found the recipe (which he mentioned was probably not the exact same as his ancestors) and made the bread for himself. Although some of the original ways of his ancestors had faded, the Crescia bread family recipe had survived for four generations. Crescia bread made me think about the book "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" where they mentioned the bread "nsima" that was made with every meal and on special occasions [English].
The bread reflects traditions (food wise) which is something that will start to show with Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner. Each family makes something different from the rest, or it maybe the same thing with their own twist on it. One example that I think of are holiday pies. There's the basics like pumpkin, sweet potato and pecan, but there's also other pies that some families make around the holidays. Or there could be a family that makes their pies a completely different way than someone else. My family personally makes sweet potato pies that I look forward to every year. The recipe is always the same, and it's the one that I've seen my grandma make so many times. I'm pretty sure that this recipe stems back into her mom, her mom's mom, and so on. My mom just auto-matically picked up the recipe, and hopefully me and my sister follow these same footsteps. Until the next post!
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The bread reflects traditions (food wise) which is something that will start to show with Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner. Each family makes something different from the rest, or it maybe the same thing with their own twist on it. One example that I think of are holiday pies. There's the basics like pumpkin, sweet potato and pecan, but there's also other pies that some families make around the holidays. Or there could be a family that makes their pies a completely different way than someone else. My family personally makes sweet potato pies that I look forward to every year. The recipe is always the same, and it's the one that I've seen my grandma make so many times. I'm pretty sure that this recipe stems back into her mom, her mom's mom, and so on. My mom just auto-matically picked up the recipe, and hopefully me and my sister follow these same footsteps. Until the next post!
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| Crescia bread. |
Sunday, November 2, 2014
International Coffee
A well known Japanese coffee company has plans to spread to the U.S.
The Ogawa coffee company of Japan plans to create franchises, starting in Boston. The company spreading across the world is an example of globalization [AP Human Geography reference]. The company's chain has experienced geometric growth [math reference] recently, and thinks that spreading the chain internationally will help the business. The owners plan to keep the same menus they're using in Japan and bring over part of their culture [also AP HG]. If the plan is successful, the franchise will be the first of its kind to hit the United States.
What makes this company so special, is that they represent Japanese culture in their coffee. They serve out of beautiful cups with intricate designs that represent things like the changing of the seasons, and create designs in their lattes that are more detailed than the average latte at Starbucks. I feel that bringing this company over will allow diversity, and give people the chance to experience the unique culture, without traveling thousands of miles to get to it.
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The Ogawa coffee company of Japan plans to create franchises, starting in Boston. The company spreading across the world is an example of globalization [AP Human Geography reference]. The company's chain has experienced geometric growth [math reference] recently, and thinks that spreading the chain internationally will help the business. The owners plan to keep the same menus they're using in Japan and bring over part of their culture [also AP HG]. If the plan is successful, the franchise will be the first of its kind to hit the United States.
What makes this company so special, is that they represent Japanese culture in their coffee. They serve out of beautiful cups with intricate designs that represent things like the changing of the seasons, and create designs in their lattes that are more detailed than the average latte at Starbucks. I feel that bringing this company over will allow diversity, and give people the chance to experience the unique culture, without traveling thousands of miles to get to it.
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| Picture of a latte made by Ogawa coffee company in Japan. |
Sunday, October 12, 2014
A Tourist's Guide to Foods
A tourist's guide to foods.
Today's post isn't exactly about food, but it has some relation. A new app has been made by Italian writers that translate an Italian menu into English terms [English]. Not only are the results in English, but they are sure to yield an accurate culinary reference. I personally feel this app is pure genius! I mean there are plenty of translation apps in the app store, but do they give culinary responses? Most menus in a foreign place are made in the places native language [Human Geography], but now when you want to visit someone foreign, you're not completely confused on what you're about to consume.
I've never had the chance to visit a place where I'd need language reassurance, but when I do I'll be on the lookout for apps like these. How embarrassing would it be to get someplace foreign, and then be completely lost about the language? Fumbling over the words, using crazy hand gestures, and an extremely confused waitress and diner. Save yourself the misery and check out these new apps the next time you're overseas. I hope you guys have enjoyed this post, and feel free to comment giving me your feedback! Until the next post!!
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| Not sure what the heck this is?! Check out the Translate A Menu app the next time you're confused in a restaurant! |
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Crawling to Cambodia
Food isn't the only thing being eaten in Cambodia.
Today's blog brings us to Southeast Asia. A traveler by the name of Jenny Miller was traveling Southeast Asia, when she discovered an article on eating spiders [biology] which was popular in a town called Skun. After thinking no more of the article, Jenny boarded a bus to Phnom Penh where her seat neighbor was an American staying with a host family in Skun. One thing led to another, and Jenny and Megan (seat neighbor) were headed to Skun to try out the infamous spiders of the town. After eating a fried tarantula, Jenny was surprised to find out that it tasted pretty good. It had been "fried in oil seasoned with salt, sugar and MSG" (Miller, I Ate Tarantulas In Cambodia. And I Liked It). What fascinated me most was that people in different places do different things [human geography], which was clearly shown in the chosen article. To someone foreign to Cambodia, eating spiders may be viewed as disgusting, while Cambodians view it normal or a delicacy. So to anyone reading, feel free to comment what unique things your country or state does that is normal to you, but not to a foreigner. Until the next post!!
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Today's blog brings us to Southeast Asia. A traveler by the name of Jenny Miller was traveling Southeast Asia, when she discovered an article on eating spiders [biology] which was popular in a town called Skun. After thinking no more of the article, Jenny boarded a bus to Phnom Penh where her seat neighbor was an American staying with a host family in Skun. One thing led to another, and Jenny and Megan (seat neighbor) were headed to Skun to try out the infamous spiders of the town. After eating a fried tarantula, Jenny was surprised to find out that it tasted pretty good. It had been "fried in oil seasoned with salt, sugar and MSG" (Miller, I Ate Tarantulas In Cambodia. And I Liked It). What fascinated me most was that people in different places do different things [human geography], which was clearly shown in the chosen article. To someone foreign to Cambodia, eating spiders may be viewed as disgusting, while Cambodians view it normal or a delicacy. So to anyone reading, feel free to comment what unique things your country or state does that is normal to you, but not to a foreigner. Until the next post!!
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| Fried spiders in Cambodia. |
Monday, September 22, 2014
Welcome!
Hello, and welcome to my blog! Here I will be discussing foods around the world. Stay tuned for more posts, and I hope you enjoy!!
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