Food around the World

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer notes that every country on planet earth has its unique culture and traditions. The writer points out that people living in different countries have different lifestyles and so their food and eating behavior differs and sets it apart from others. Some countries have become popular because of their food and eating traditions like India, Italy, Thailand or even Turkey. The writer discusses that food traditions in each country are influenced by its religions as well as its past history. The paper describes the traditional foods and mealtimes of the countries mentioned. The writer then concludes that it is these differences that make people relish the uniqueness of food and culture all over the world.

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Turkey
Thailand
Italy
India
Conclusions

From the Paper:

"Soups, eggs, olives, fish and bread can be considered staple items in Turkish food. Vegetables are also used extensively in the diet and most of the foods is preferably cooked and served in olive oil as the country has been well known for olive oil production. Meat is grilled, skewered and roasted while breads are baked upon an overturned griddle known as sac. Other than these 'Yogurt' is typically a Turkish item which became a staple item world wide as it reached outside the country during the Ottoman occupation."
"In breakfast Turkish people use different types of cheese, sausages, jam, eggs and olives while the main beverage is tea. Lunches in the most of Turkey are not elaborate and consist of stews, soup, salads and meat. Meat is generally lamb or fish. The meat is usually grilled and eaten with different sausages. The dinner in Turkish traditions is more detailed starting with appetizers followed by main course and deserts. Special preparations are made for dinner as the families get the chance to eat dinner together. In Turkey, Appetizer is also known as mezeler. Mezeler is purely Turkish delight and different items and different variations are available. Different restaurants also offer different special items as appetizers."

Sample of Sources Used:

• 'The Thailand Food Connection Part 1 of 2'. (September 14, 2004). Manila Bulletin.
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• Furfaro, R. Italy. Retrieved on March 04, 2007 from Sally's Place Website:http://www.sallys-place.com/food/ethnic_cusine/italy.htm
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• 'Culinary Culture'. Retrieved on March 04, 2007 from Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture & Tourism Website: http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/BelgeGoster.aspx?17A16AE30572D313AAF6AA849816B2EFB39AF7D896DAF648

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