Spring 2017

Author Dr.B.

Food History Project: Video Resource on Dominican Food

In class today, I mentioned the digital/visual component of our Food History Project. Some of you wanted a sample to study. I hope this video is helpful in that it strikes many of the requirements for your history project’s video… Continue Reading →

Jamaica’s Curious Relationship with Food – teaches history, storytelling and respect

Today we screened Life & Debt. I felt the need to divert from discussing the assigned readings for this week (at least in the classroom), in order to address some of the remarks and writings from last week’s readings/discussions. I… Continue Reading →

Food History Projects

Here is a list of History Projects (as I have received them). I would like for you to post: Resources that you find helpful/interesting/potentially useful for your own work (and for other topics listed). Updates/Questions on your history project work…. Continue Reading →

This is why food narratives matter!

Hi Everyone, Here’s a bit of background reading to help supplement Friday’s discussion (2/10). It also highlights a few important elements of documenting history and culture in reflection of food stories… Please have a read of the entire article. I’ve clipped an excerpt… Continue Reading →

Oral History Training: Field Trip No. 1

On Friday, March 3rd, we’ll be visiting the main branch of the New York Public Library! If you’ve visited this branch of the NYPL, but have never had an in-depth tour, this will certainly be a treat. The trip will… Continue Reading →

1. Food: Diaspora, Authenticity & Women’s Work

In class this past Friday, we began our discussion about food’s authenticity. We had some back and forth about Gladys (the Caribbean restaurant in Brooklyn) having the voice of 2 white males in representation while being born out of the history… Continue Reading →

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