Exploring the Columbian Exchange and Food Culture

Columbian Exchange

the vast biological swap between Africa, the Americas and Europe that begins with the voyages of discovery

ex: Sugar cane was introduced to the carribbean

Archaeophytes

plants that arrived before 1492 by land, sea, or air

Neophytes

plants introduced after 1492 by the Columbian exchange

ex: tomatoes to spain

Foodshed

the flow of food feeding the population

ex: the taco, studies shows ingredients for san fransisco tacos travel 64,000 mile

Crab Rangoon

a dish made by an American restaurant during the period after WW2 when cream cheese had just been invented, lots of Chinese immigrants were opening restaurants, and there was a craze over Polynesian culture and food.

Tex Mex

Cuisine heavily influenced by its location when it was previously apart of Mexico and now has become its own distinctive cuisine.

Rugbraud (Owen 2023)

A traditional icelandic bread that uses underground hotsprings from volcanic activity to SLOW cook bread over 24 hours

Saffron

Spice that is commonly used in middle eastern food that is sweet and earthy.

Authenticity

a social construct, experience corresponds to proceed notions and emphasizes elements of tradition

ex: traditional tea rooms in the UNITED KINGDOM RAHH that reflect cultural heritage and historical practices. In the context of food, it can refer to dishes prepared using traditional methods and ingredients.

Slow food

food that is only locally grown

Fair trade

a partnership between consumers and producers where buyers agree to pay a fair price for the farmers who grow it

Ex: coffee farmers

Local food

the idea is ambiguous with how the food was grown, who grew it, and how far it traveled

Terroir

a relatively small geographic area in which the unique soil and micro-climate import distinctive qualities to food and drink

ex: Champaign that is produced in the Champagne region of France, showcasing specific flavors and characteristics due to its terroir and champaign not grown there does not have the same flavor

Patrimonialization

regional cuisine that reflects a locations authentic heritage and food

ex: boobs boobs in london area they still eat pie since they always have since eel is common in thames river.

Label of Origin

the marketing and cultural branding of food in terms of place

ex: feta cheese is truly only from feta greece i like joise butt

Sense of place

a place with strong identity and character, felt deeply by the people who live there

ex: georgias pink house

Foodway

the study of what we eat, as well as how and why and under what circumstance we eat

Fast food

prepared and served quickly, usually purchased in a restaurant

White castle

first chain

Fast casual

higher sit-in ratios, orders may be brought to customers, seemingly more upscale

ex: shake shack

Candy

a sweet food product characterized by significant amounts of sugar often eaten as a snack

Candy press

a technological innovation that made candy operations large scale and wider availability

Taboo (food)

the deliberate avoidance of a food for reasons other than simple dislike

ex: pork for muslims is not allowed i love you

Haraam

forbidden islamic restrictions

Kashrut

jewish dietary laws

ex: josie hates me and dairy and meet cannot be cooked together

Kosher

what is deemed as good in judiism

ex: first half of cow is kosher

Kutti Pie

a baby goat that is eaten in a pie that is a part of the anglo-indian meal

Halal

good permitted islamic foods

ex: beef and other foods that comply with Islamic law, including methods of slaughter and preparation.

Thorrablat

a festivaval for icelandic people that has a traditional plate of lamb, whale blubber, and types of bread

Escamoles

mexico; ant larvae eaten in mexico since the axtecs

Fugu

japan; specially prepared as sashimi but is poisonous if cut incorrectly

Lutefisk

scandinavia; traditional fish dish for nordic countries that is turned into an almost jelly consistency

Cooked (punks)

refined branded and processed

Beef eaters (Deepak 2023)

Term in India to refer to non-Hindus who eat beef, commonly muslims, used in a as a slur

Raw (punks)

wild organic food (uncuotured)

Rotten (punks)

disposed of or stolen

cooked

refined, branded, and processed

disgust

one of six basic emotions but the only one that is learned. disgust often tied to culture and historic context.

Ex: disapproval of certain foods based on personal or cultural beliefs.

beef-eaters

Term in india that refers to non-hindus who consume beef, often viewed negatively by Hindu communities.

josie hates me?

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niqipaqs

monthly potlucks of traditional foods held by inuit villages and in the passages these were used by nursing homes and senior citizens to help connect back to their culture and avoid certain food restrictions