International indigenous peoples cuisine
- Diets differ from around the world
- They are nutritious, varied and reflect the local environment/resource.
- Eg, Canadian Inuits eat reindeer, seal and cold water fish, while the indigenous eastern Indians eat meals based on exotic herbs, greens and vegetables.
- Follow sustainable food practices, have great respect for the land and only take what’s needed.
French cuisine
- Believe food to be sacred and place emphasis on the rituals they follow when preparing/eating food
- Only pick the freshest of foods
- The able is laid with care, with no watches, clocks or phones
- croissant, ratatouille, crème brûlée, French onion soup.
Korean cuisine
- One of the world’s healthiest cuisines
- Hansik is a traditional Korean cuisine based around boiled rice, side dishes and soup that accompanies dishes made with vegetables, meat and seafood.
-The most celebrated holiday in Korea is Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day), which marks the first day of the Korean lunar calendar.
Vietnamese cuisine
- based on the concept of yin and yang, aiming for perfect balance between the 5 taste elements:
- Sweet (earth), salty (water), bitter (fire), sour (wood), spicy (metal)
- key ingredients include soy sauce, fish sauce, rice, lemongrass, lime, and the national dish, pho
- Tet is the Vietnamese New Year, originally celebrated by farmers to thank the gods for the arrival of spring.The traditional Tet meal includes four main dishes:
1. Vietnamese sausage
2. Stew
3. Spring rolls
4. Meatballs
Social reasons for eating food
- Society is obsessed with food and has incorporated eating and drinking into almost all social events
- Universal way to show care and affection
- Having food at an event helps put people at ease, and creates a welcoming, positive and friendly atmosphere
- food can be formal (planned wedding) or informal (friend catch-up)
- In Australia, mainly informal, so BBQ and picnics
- Food is almost always shared in social settings.
Religious reason 1: Ramadan
- Celebrated by muslims during the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar
- Marks the time when the beginnings of the quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad.
- Fast between sunrise to sunset
- Suhoor- eaten before sunrise to prepare for daily fast (yoghurt, dates, high energy)
- iftar - eaten after sunset to break fast
- Eid al-Fitr - festival of fast-breaking
- At the end of Ramadan
- muslims celebrate the end of fasting by sharing special dishes like biryani, tagine, and beef redang.
Religious reason 2: Diwali
- 5-day light festival celebrated by Hindus, sikhs, and Jains
- It acknowledges new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil
- Honours Lakshmi, goddess of fortune, prosperity and generosity,
-based on the lunar calendar, so celebrated in October or November annually
-foods: mithai, sheera, kheer, samosas
Religious reason 3: Christmas
- an annual Christian celebration that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.
- spending time with family and friends, sharing meals, and exchanging gifts.
-Roasted vegetables and meat, such as turkey or pork.
In Australia, a more modern Christmas menu has become popular, often featuring:
Cold baked ham.
Seafood.
Fresh salads.
Religious reason 4: Hanukkah
- Also called the festival of lights and lights for 8 nights
- Commemorates the Jewish people’s struggle for religious freedom and the miracle of the oil
- Candles on the Hanukkah are lit each night of the 8-day festival
- foods: fried food, latkes, Sufganiyot
Historical reason 1: Anzac Day
Date: 25th April
Purpose: Commemorates the courage and sacrifice of the ANZACs who fought at Gallipoli, Turkey 1915
Food:
- Anzac biscuits were baked by women to help raise funds for war efforts
- Golden syrup was used as a binder since eggs were in short.
Historical reason 2: Valentines
Date: Feb 12
- Originated in ancient Rome, where a Christian priest was sentenced to death for performing secret marriages for Christian soldiers. While in jail, he fell in love with the jailer’s daughter and left her a love letter signed “Your Valentine” before his execution.
Food and gift traditions:
- People send anonymous cards.
- Chocolates, flowers, and sweets are given to loved ones.
Historical reason 3: La Tomatina
- In Buñol, Spain
- Last Wednesday of August
- linked to the harvest season
- began around 1944-1945
- Food tradition:
- Known as the worlds biggest food fight
- over 100 tons of over riped tomatoes are thrown in the streets
