Recently I have been indulging in the art of Japanese food, a North American favorite. What we don’t realize while going to one of the many sushi restaurants we are surrounded by is that our take on this cultures food has changed drastically from what it originally was. This picture is a typical plate of sushi, something most of us would consider to be in our comfort zone. We’ll have a California roll, and occasionally if we are feeling brave, we might even order sashimi. While there is nothing wrong with that, we have no idea what Japanese food actually is. This cultures food, which a lot of us claim to be experts on, is so much different than we could ever imagine. Ancient japan: brought to North America: An episode on a Netflix series I recently watched called “A Chefs Table” has some good insight to specific people who are bringing real traditional foods back to North America. Now to end this post on a lighter note, here is a video of North Americans eating traditional Asian foods. Next time you are in a Japanese restaurant, or any ethnic food restaurant, try to think about the history behind what you are eating. The chef in this documentary talks about learning her skills in the heart of the countryside in japan, and turning it into something simple yet modern. This in a way is how a lot of our foods today developed, by someone with a vision, an idea. Bringing a tradition into a different world of people means you can create your own rules, and essentially your own traditions. The way we view Japanese food in North America may be simple, but it is not necessarily incorrect, just different.
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5/28/2015 02:43:01 am
Interesting blog post. I never considered how much food has evolved into what we eat today. Since many of us love Sushi, it is important to understand it's origins and how much it has changed to fit our consuming needs and desires. Great blog post, you covered this well.
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5/28/2015 02:45:55 am
I to enjoy sushi (Japanese food) but i never thought about the history of the food when i eat it. They are very delicate and precise when making japanese food. i liked this blog but would like to hear more about your personal experiences.
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5/28/2015 02:55:20 am
This is done well, I like the way that the blog is laid out its simple and easy to navigate. It is full of information. I may actually go out and eat Japanese food, even though I do not like it.
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5/28/2015 03:02:10 am
Really great post, I was very engaged throghout and you found interesting videos that made me think about how different foods from different areas around the world effect our own culture as well as getting used to "different" foods
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6/8/2015 10:46:04 am
I did not know that north american sushi was so different from its roots back in japan. I liked that you used videos to further your point.
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