Before I began this course food to me was just something I ate when my body told me to, but after just a few months I can say with complete confidence that food is a language of its own. Food is a way for some to speak when words cannot express what they are feeling or seeing- similar to art or music. Food is a means for bringing people together, whether that be my all time favorite of Thanksgiving or the simplicity of a family gathering for dinner, food is the basis on which so many of our memories are built. The rhetoric of food runs so much deeper than just food on plate; it is history, it is culture, and it is the story of our world. I am so thankful for this course and the opportunity it gave me to gain this amazing insight.
Can’t agree more when it comes to food bringing people together. It’s such a good medium to spark conversation, catch up with an old friend or just quiet that hungry stomach of yours. It’s great to hear the growth you had because I can definitely relate in many ways myself. I wasn’t sure what I was getting my self into. The word “food” definitely attracted me in taking this course but my expectations were completely blown away because I had learned so much. It was then that I found myself through this course. As a reader and a listener, food has taught me so much more than I would’ve imagined. Next time I eat a meal, I’ll definitely give it a deeper appreciation than before.