Philippine cuisine

Picture this, that it is dinner time with your family and they all want pizza but you want chinese. As a result it would give more people a pleasure to be getting pizza even though it may give you displeasure. Simply because would produce the greatest happiness of the greatest number of people, therefore you get pizza for dinner. This is a simple application of Jeremy Bentham's the greatest happiness principle. Basically the greatest happiness principle is the idea that you should do actions…

INTRODUCTION : Ghee is a class of clarified butter that originated in South Asia and is commonly used in South Asian (Indian, Bangladeshi, Nepali, Sri Lankan, and Pakistani) cuisine and ritual. Ghee is a type of clarified butter that is prepared by boiling butter and removing the residue. Spices can be added for flavor. Ghee has a long shelf-life and needs no refrigeration if kept in an airtight container to prevent oxidation. The texture, color and taste of ghee depends on the…

‘When the Chinese prepare a meal, they always have a Yin-Yang point of view. If a dish or two is heaty, Yang, there is always another dish that is cooling, Yin, to complement it and to maintain a Yin and Yang balance,’ said my friend’s mom whom I have interviewed about her perception on the idea of Yin and Yang. In my friend’s point of view, 'Yang is male and Yin is his counterpart. This may be arguable for the minority but it is true for most people’. ‘Yin represents the winter, the cold,…

Marjane Satrapi is both the author and the main character of her graphic novel, Persepolis. Through the novel she describes her own growing up experiences and her perspectives, both as a child and an adult. Marjane’s perspective affects the way some of the more mature topics are presented such as Imperialism, Nationalism, and treatment of social classes.This photo demonstrates Imperialism because the pizza is like the smaller countries or civilizations, and the people grabbing the pizza are the…

10 Interesting Pizza Facts That Every Pizza Aficionado Should Know 1. According to historical records, one of the earliest pizzerias, called the “Zi Ciccio” was opened in Naples, Italy, in 1727. There is the famous pizzeria “Capasso” from that period as well. One of the best pizzerias described in the historical record was the one founded by Antonio Testa where King Ferdinand I went to eat. 2. According to the book named “Teri, Oggi e…Domani, la Pizza tra passato e future”, the first pizza…

When was the last time you pampered yourself to a day in a spa? The last time you went shopping and not minding the hefty price tags you splurge on shoes, bags and heaven knows, what else you can buy with that devilish credit card. Hmmm.… Okey, I’ll make it a little personal how about dining alone and ordering your favorite Carbonara in your favorite Italian Restaurant . Savoring every bit of the ingredient, you never did that don’t you? In fact, you prefer eating with a company of friends and…

Traveling can bring surpassing excitement as it creates an abundance of lasting memories. Elizabeth Gilbert in her essay, "The Best Pizza in the World" explains the memories she created while traveling in Naples. While staying in Italy, Gilbert felt like she was trapped and not actually traveling. Therefore, Gilbert called her friend and set up the Naples trip in hopes of creating something memorable. On the trip Gilbert witnessed the shocking, but yet amazing culture and ate the best pizza in…

Flipper pizzas Summary: This article intends to provide thorough information to the readers about the wide variety of lip smacking and finger licking pizzas that are available in pizzerias. Why should one order from Flippers Pizzeria? Whether it is Valentine’s Day or one of those tiring day back from work, thinking about dinner is one of the least concerns of majority of people. Pizza serves as the ultimate comfort food for all age group. Nowadays, finding the right pizzeria for that tasty pizza…

The Spanish speaking country I picked to research their food and its history is Venezuela. Venezuelans have three main meals: a small breakfast, a large dinner (around noontime), and a very light supper in the evening. Breakfast in Venezuela is a small meal that usually consists of a small pastry or toast served with coffee or fresh juice. Venezuela’s breakfast is all about salt, starch, meat, fruit, and cheese. The largest meal in Venezuela is lunch, which is also when most restaurants offer…

Embedded Assessment 1: My Cultural Identity There are many things that make cultural identity. Cultural identaty is the identity or feeling of belonging to a group. It is part of a person's self-conception and self-perception and is related to nationality, ethnicity, religion, social class, generation, locality or any kind of social group that has its own distinct culture. Food,clothes,and the way I was raised is the main parts of my identity. Everybody has differant things that make up there…