Food is a bridge; it connects.
Whether going out to dinner with a friend or trying out a new recipe from a different culture, food is a tool we use to learn about other people and places. It's probably the most delicious tool on the block too!
This is one of the reasons I love food... it is so diverse! Do any two countries make the same food? I mean, they might have things that are essentially the same, but you'll most likely still find small differences. With so many options, I find it so hard to choose a favorite cuisine. Indian? Mexican? Thai? Italian? Mmmmm... they are all SO delicious in their own way! Yes, even plain ol' "American food" has some tasty dishes.
A project I've been working on recently is cooking Afghan cuisine. One of my classes this semester is about blogging; we have a team working on a blog that is promoting Weaving Life, a documentary made by Eastern Mennonite University students last year. My weekly feature on the blog, EMU Weaving Life, is making a Middle Eastern recipe to share with our followers. While I cook, one of my classmates takes pictures of the whole process so we can write a photoblog recipe. Some recipes have been healthier than others, but each and every one of them has been a delicious, cultural experience. I don't think I even had Afghan food before this project, but I'm glad that changed - it is pretty tasty!
Maybe this week you should step outside your comfort zone a little bit. Find an adventurous new recipe to try and invite a few friends over! Seems to me that sometimes we get too caught up in life to really just sit and enjoy it for a little. If you're up for some Afghan food, I would recommend checking out the mantu recipe we made a couple weeks ago. It's a nice blend of savory and sweet, and don't worry - it's one of the healthier recipes we've made! :) Let me know what you think if you try it. We certainly enjoyed it!
Enjoy your weekend!
- Rebekah
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