Food in Pop Culture
By; Adrian Lorenzo
Lastly for food in pop culture, I figured that one TV show that I watch often that discusses many aspects of food and culture could be Anthony Bourdain in Parts Unknown. This TV show highlights and exposes the depths of food and culture throughout the world. But behind the satisfaction of every bite, there's a culture and a group of people that are often overlooked. In Parts Unknown, Chef Anthony Bourdain, brings us that integral intersection of food and culture from across the globe. Bourdain dives fork/chopstick/hand first into the tasty cuisines set before him while simultaneously giving his audience a look into his host countries' people and customs. Now as far as categorizing the aspects in relation to food I believe that his shows contains all three aspects which are identity, responsibility, and convenience. To be more specific I feel that personal life, religion, culture, health, local foods, income, parents, time, and lifestyle/location are all mentioned throughout his shows.
Topics of discussion often revolve around indigenous lifestyles and history as well as how they came to be. Take, for example, the chef's trip to South Korea. One of the country's more popular dishes Budae Jjigae, or translated in English, Army Stew. Seems like a wonderfully spicy, fully-loaded, classic Asian stew, no? Looks can be deceiving. Yes, the dish was created in South Korea, but Chef Bourdain gives us the low-down on the American influence on its conception as well as the rather somber history behind it. Parts Unknown doesn't water down what it means to travel and eat abroad. Bourdain's approach to the show ensures that food and culture aren't presented as mutually exclusive; that they're deeply intertwined when viewed together.
By; Adrian Lorenzo
Lastly for food in pop culture, I figured that one TV show that I watch often that discusses many aspects of food and culture could be Anthony Bourdain in Parts Unknown. This TV show highlights and exposes the depths of food and culture throughout the world. But behind the satisfaction of every bite, there's a culture and a group of people that are often overlooked. In Parts Unknown, Chef Anthony Bourdain, brings us that integral intersection of food and culture from across the globe. Bourdain dives fork/chopstick/hand first into the tasty cuisines set before him while simultaneously giving his audience a look into his host countries' people and customs. Now as far as categorizing the aspects in relation to food I believe that his shows contains all three aspects which are identity, responsibility, and convenience. To be more specific I feel that personal life, religion, culture, health, local foods, income, parents, time, and lifestyle/location are all mentioned throughout his shows.
Topics of discussion often revolve around indigenous lifestyles and history as well as how they came to be. Take, for example, the chef's trip to South Korea. One of the country's more popular dishes Budae Jjigae, or translated in English, Army Stew. Seems like a wonderfully spicy, fully-loaded, classic Asian stew, no? Looks can be deceiving. Yes, the dish was created in South Korea, but Chef Bourdain gives us the low-down on the American influence on its conception as well as the rather somber history behind it. Parts Unknown doesn't water down what it means to travel and eat abroad. Bourdain's approach to the show ensures that food and culture aren't presented as mutually exclusive; that they're deeply intertwined when viewed together.