In the future, I would like to do a food unit in my class. If I wanted to incorporate food into a literature class, I might start out with blogs in which the blog writers discuss the stories of how these recipes were shared with them or share a blurb about why they enjoy this food. It is an engaging way of discussing the importance of food in different cultures and how access to the ingredients in each of those countries have shaped the trajectory of these dishes. I would then use this to compare with food in the American culture. I might also use these websites for students to practice writing food critiques, which helps students practice detail writing.
https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/7-asian-food-blogs-you-should-be-following
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