Tag Caribbean
In his piece “Food and Diaspora,” Sidney Mintz mentions that “When food objects, processes–even ideas–spread from one society to another, the receiving society is likely to modify, often to misunderstand, and usually to redefine what it has received. When using… Continue Reading →
Glady’s, a Caribbean restaurant situated in the heart of Brooklyn, was founded by two white American males after a trip to Jamaica. Because these two men are not a part of the West Indian culture and identity, many speculate as… Continue Reading →
“What makes food authentic?” This is the underlying question that we explored in class. There are many factors that must be considered when determining the authenticity of a certain meal or dish. Where does the dish originate from? Where is… Continue Reading →