Barbecue During Hard Times Analysis

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After reading a few stories on foodasalens.com, I found the article about "Barbecue during Hard Times" to be an interesting read. As an avid fan of Barbecue and smoking meats, I didn't realize that our culture and society put so much emphasis on soldiers during war time. To see a common bond between individuals and the efforts made in order to supply troops with the nutrition, leads to a wonderful eye-opening experience on how food has common connection between people.
The second article I found interesting was the "Significance of Tailgating". I also have partaken in tailgating events. While I always assumed it was centered around friends, sports and food, the connection about the expanding options of food dishes, is also

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