What one eats says more about them than one may think. When looking at food through an anthropological lens, it is not simply about what people are consuming, but instead how, where, what and who with suddenly comes into play. Professor Chou spoke on how eating practices can define community and is tied with socialization. (Chou, 2017). When speaking with my father, Steve Slininger, about a food dish that is meaningful to our family, one dish came to mind – tofurkey, or tofu turkey. After speaking with my father, I realized there was more to this dish than I had originally thought. It had become evident tofurkey was more than just a meal my family had – it was a dish that allowed for my vegetarian father and I to still be a part of our family
