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Eating ethnic food is so routine for many Americans that it is almost taken for granted. But, whether we realize it or not, dishes like these speak of cultural traditions and preferences that have been passed down from one generation to the next and, in certain cases, have been seized and commodified by American commercial culture. Ethnic cuisine serves as a complicated method of communication as well as a source of nourishment.
Eleven academics examine the significance of ethnic cuisine in American society in this collection, with an emphasis on women in particular. The first six chapters provide first-person descriptions of how ethnic dinners strengthen women's bonds with one another and become ingrained in their memory.
Language
English
Publisher
University of Massachusetts Press
Book Format
Paperback
Original Languages
English
Number of Pages
248
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