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ALL THINGS FOOD - PART 2

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  Food origins Let us take a  closer look at food origins. There are many foods such as rice, potatoes, corn and wheat (in the form of breads, cakes, pies), which are used as staple foods in different countries.  These foods are generally economical and readily  available. There are other staples which will be discussed later. Rice is a staple food of many countries. It can be served hot or cold. Most rice is grown in Asia, in countries like China and India. Rice grows in swamp land and will wind up on the table   of many, as a main meal. There are some wonderfully  flavored rice like Jasmine or Basmati.   Potatoes are a  known staple in many countries like England and Ireland. However, the origin of the potato is not Europe, but the Andean mountains of  South America.   The potato originates from a specific area of Peru and Bolivia. Cassava, another staple that originates in South America.   Above , differ...

ALL THINGS FOOD - PART1

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Hi guys, Welcome to: "All Things Food". We will begin to explore every aspect of food, from cooking, eating, celebration, culture, allergies, hygiene , fast food, origin of foods, energy foods to be used on the run and more. Let us start at the very beginning. Why do we eat? Food is a great source of nourishment. We eat for health, taste, as a way to communicate and to celebrate special occasions.   Food is as much a necessity as the air we breathe. Food  choices may be cultural or medically ordered. We will  discuss these in greater detail later. People travel all around the globe. Some travel for pleasure, work, health reasons and more. Regardless of the reason for travel, food is a necessity. Friends and family are outdoors, camping.Food is prepared in a simpler way, than at the table.  The  London  pub also known as a public house. Pubs can be found throughout Great Britain  ( England, Scotland and Wales).  Pubs are a   wonderful ...