Connect: Base Your Answer On This Question On The Two Assign
Connect: Base your answer to this question on the two assigned readings within the lesson
Question 2 – Connect: Base your answer to this question on the two assigned readings within the lesson – the interview with a Yale Professor and the blog on Hawaiian Food. (Note: Hawaii itself is part of the U.S.) What did Freedman mean by when he said there are “three characterizes of American cuisine—“regionalism, standardization, and variety”? How did each change over time? Does Hawaiian cuisine, as discussed in the PBS article, go along with Freedman’s definition of American cuisine? Explain your answer. Requirements: Formatting: 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, one-inch margins. Points will be deducted if not formatted correctly. File format: Submit as either a .doc, .docx., or .pdf. Avoid “Shared” documents since they also do not work with the Blackboard system. The assignment will earn a zero if not submitted in the correct format. Length: Two paragraphs for the section. Each paragraph should be at least six sentences long. Points will be deducted if sentences appear to have been intentionally shortened to meet the required number of sentences. Editing: Be sure to proofread your answer and use spellcheck before submitting. Points will be deducted for not doing so. Plagiarism: Plagiarism of any kind will result in automatic failure. Use of outside sources counts as plagiarism.
Paper For Above instruction
Freedman’s characterization of American cuisine as embodying regionalism, standardization, and variety offers a comprehensive framework for understanding the evolution of culinary practices across the United States. Regionalism reflects the diverse geographic and cultural influences that have shaped local food traditions, from Southern barbecue to New England clam chowder. Over time, this regional distinctiveness has been challenged and sometimes diminished by processes of standardization, where national food brands and fast-food chains promote uniform tastes and dishes across the country. This standardization has facilitated consumer familiarity and convenience, but also risks eroding unique local food customs. Simultaneously, the element of variety emphasizes the extensive diversity in American cuisine, which continues to evolve through immigration, globalization, and cultural exchange, adding new flavors and culinary techniques. Each of these characteristics—regionalism, standardization, and variety—has shifted over different periods, influenced by economic, social, and technological changes that have made certain foods more accessible or homogenized. Hawaiian cuisine, as discussed in the PBS article, exemplifies these dynamics by blending indigenous, Asian, and American influences, aligning at times with Freedman’s idea of American culinary diversity while also reflecting regional uniqueness. Its incorporation of local ingredients alongside global flavors supports Freedman’s notion of variety, although its distinct cultural identity maintains regional specificity, demonstrating the complex interplay of Freedman's three characteristics in American food history.
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