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Cultural Posts
This page will outline the 4 different cultures that we will go over in our different food posts. We will take about four different but similar cultures around the world. They are the Middle Eastern Culture, which includes Arabic countries and some nonarabic countries like Turkey. We will also talk about the Desi Culture, which includes India and Pakistan. And the third is the American culture, really just the United States. The fourth and last culture is the European culture because it has a mix of every food from Europe.
The Middle Eastern Culture has its connections with Islam. Islam is viewed by many Muslims not simply as a religion, but also as a way to identify with their culture and heritage. For example, in the culture in the Middle East, there is a strong regard for family and honoring family values, which relates back to Islam. And that is why you see, that the Middle Eastern people are very hospitable and generous and are a close community.
The Desi Culture is shaped by its climate, land, and access to natural resources. Indian cuisine is also influenced by many other countries. It is known for its large assortment of dishes and its liberal use of herbs and spices. In India, eating food is not just an activity, it is an important social tradition. Eating meals as a family is an important social occasion and an important cultural aspect, where generations of the family gather, cook and eat traditional meals together.
The American Culture is a culture of many diversity, different religions, races, and ethnicities. It is a culture that nourishes competition and political correctness, and also tries to enforce the freedom of speech. But it is also, like many people believe, fast-paced lifestyle, fashion, and "to-go" coffee cups.
The European Culture was principally composed of bread, olive oil, olives, meat, and wine. While this diet was sustained on the voyage from Europe to the Americas. Upon arrival, Europeans found themselves devoided of foods they considered necessary for survival. And that is why the different foods that you would find in Europe nowadays are all recipes that come from around the world.
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