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By Sean D. Millet

Vice President of Fellowship

By Sean D. Millet

Vice President of Fellowship

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Question #3(a) - What do we mean by the term “comfort foods”?

Question #3(a) - What do we mean by the term “comfort foods”?

Comfort foods are specific items that we hold more dear than others. For example, one might be under stress, and turn to cheese cake for a sort of “warm blanket.” The reasons for our choices can vary from religion and upbringing, a pleasant memory associated with a particular meal (eg. Mom), or can even be influenced by what resources are available (eg. ingredients). (Pollick, and Harris)

Comfort foods are specific items that we hold more dear than others. For example, one might be under stress, and turn to cheese cake for a sort of “warm blanket.” The reasons for our choices can vary from religion and upbringing, a pleasant memory associated with a particular meal (eg. Mom), or can even be influenced by what resources are available (eg. ingredients). (Pollick, and Harris)

Question #3(b) - How did these comfort foods become prevalent in your region or group?

Question #3(b) - How did these comfort foods become prevalent in your region or group?

What makes the comfort foods prevalent in a region or group has to do with religion and culture. Most members of a particular group are raised somewhat similarly and acquire a special taste for a type of food. This could be due to resources also. What makes it comforting is the special bond formed with that type of food. (Waibel)

What makes the comfort foods prevalent in a region or group has to do with religion and culture. Most members of a particular group are raised somewhat similarly and acquire a special taste for a type of food. This could be due to resources also. What makes it comforting is the special bond formed with that type of food. (Waibel)

Question #5(a) -To what extent does food reflect competition and/or collaboration?

Question #5(a) -To what extent does food reflect competition and/or collaboration?

Food is used in many ways, to make a profit, to feed yourself and family, or as a sport. It could be competitive because if there are several restaurants on a block (especially if the food is of the same type), then obviously there is competition for business. An example of collaboration would be a family helping mom prepare dinner.

Food is used in many ways, to make a profit, to feed yourself and family, or as a sport. It could be competitive because if there are several restaurants on a block (especially if the food is of the same type), then obviously there is competition for business. An example of collaboration would be a family helping mom prepare dinner.

Question #5(b) - Why do some popular foods from particular cultures engender disgust or fear in other

cultures?

Question #5(b) - Why do some popular foods from particular cultures engender disgust or fear in other

cultures?

Because people are different, a dish someone likes may not agree with another person. This could be due to personal taste, religion, and/or upbringing. An example of religion would be someone who is Jewish. While a Christian might be fine with eating a cheeseburger, an Orthodox Jew would not. (Rich)

Because people are different, a dish someone likes may not agree with another person. This could be due to personal taste, religion, and/or upbringing. An example of religion would be someone who is Jewish. While a Christian might be fine with eating a cheeseburger, an Orthodox Jew would not. (Rich)

Question #5(c) - Why are other foods popular throughout the world?

Question #5(c) - Why are other foods popular throughout the world?

Many foods can be popular throughout the world because of trade. Also, some of the same ingredients are used throughout numerous cultures, just prepared differently. Therefore, these items would be accepted in many regions.

Many foods can be popular throughout the world because of trade. Also, some of the same ingredients are used throughout numerous cultures, just prepared differently. Therefore, these items would be accepted in many regions.

Question #7 - Why have shows such as Cake Boss, celebrities like Anthony Bourdain and Cat Cora, food

competitions, and networks such as The Food Network become so popular in recent years?

Question #7 - Why have shows such as Cake Boss, celebrities like Anthony Bourdain and Cat Cora, food

competitions, and networks such as The Food Network become so popular in recent years?

As technology has become more advanced, television has been made more attractive and therefore, more popular. The Food Network is no exception. These shows have become more educational, entertaining, and accessible than ever before.

As technology has become more advanced, television has been made more attractive and therefore, more popular. The Food Network is no exception. These shows have become more educational, entertaining, and accessible than ever before.

Works CitedWorks Cited

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Rich, Tracey. "Kashrut: Jewish Dietary Laws." Judaism 101. Judaism 101, n.d. Web. 18 Jun 2012. <http://www.jewfaq.org/kashrut.htm>.

Pollick, Michael, and Bronwyn Harris, eds. "What are Comfort Foods?." Wise Geek. Conjecture Corporation, 28 February 2012. Web. 18 Jun 2012. <http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-comfort-foods.htm>.

Waibel, Ruth. "Religion and Dietary Practices." faqs.org. Advameg, Inc., n.d. Web. 18 Jun 2012. <http://www.faqs.org/nutrition/Pre-Sma/Religion-and-Dietary-Practices.html>.

Rich, Tracey. "Kashrut: Jewish Dietary Laws." Judaism 101. Judaism 101, n.d. Web. 18 Jun 2012. <http://www.jewfaq.org/kashrut.htm>.

Pollick, Michael, and Bronwyn Harris, eds. "What are Comfort Foods?." Wise Geek. Conjecture Corporation, 28 February 2012. Web. 18 Jun 2012. <http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-comfort-foods.htm>.