Staple food

Pickles are a staple in American culture. They are put on numerous different foods such as hamburgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, chips (pickle flavoring), and even eaten by themselves. While pickles have become an American staple, where did they first originate and how did they grow in popularity? The word pickle originates from the Dutch word “… pekel or northern German pókel, which means ‘salt’ or ‘brine’…” (Avey). The origin of the pickle, however, is not found in Germany or the Netherlands, but…

In ancient Egypt the two main staples of the diet were bread and beer. This was true for the priests and the labors. However the quality most likely would differ greatly between the two. The most common grain was emmer or farro. With this grain they would make breads, porridge, and beer bread. The ancient Egyptians also included protein in their diet. Some of the few examples would be hippos, gazelles, cranes, and other small species. They often preserved fish with salt to dry them out. In fact,…

pan-fried and oven-baked.[35] Johnnycake (also jonnycake, johnny cake journey cake or Johnny Bread) is a cornmeal flatbread that was an early American staple food, and is still eaten in the West Indies and Bermuda.[36] The modern johnnycake is stereotypically identified with today's "Rhode Island" foods, though jonnycakes are a cultural staple in all of the northern US.[37] A modern jonnycake…

high in plants and low in animal products and processed foods, ours is quite the opposite, and there’s little disagreement that changing it could improve our health and save tens of millions of lives. And — not inconsequential during the current struggle over deficits and spending — a sane diet could save tens if not hundreds of billions of dollars in health care costs. Yet the food industry appears incapable of marketing healthier foods. And whether its leaders are confused or just stalling…

The Origin of Corn and its use and Progression Over Time History of Corn The staple ingredient in almost all food, what feeds livestock, and what fuels the economy, the answer is corn. Corn has played a significant role in the daily lives of people all over the world since ancient times. No matter what part of the globe you look at, or culture you study, corn has had a significant impact in one way shape or form. The origin of corn is still a question of much debate and new research is being…

Africans introduced plantains, coconuts, coffee, pigeon peas, tamarind, okra, oregano brujo and other root vegetables to the Island. Furthermore, they also contributed their popular frying method of cooking. Today, plantains and coconuts continue to be a staple in the traditional Puerto Rican cuisine. For example, plantains are seen in many traditional dishes such as the popular mashed plantains with spices and pork rind known as “Mofongo”. Also, the sweet plantain and ground beef lasagna known…

The Hispanic country of Argentina has a wide variety of delicious food that can satisfy anybody’s pallet. The country has a beef-oriented diet and grilled meat is a staple from the country. Milanesas, breaded and fried meat, are eaten as snacks or used when making sandwiches. Italian foods such as, pasta and pizza are also common foods that Argentines enjoy. One common combination is a pizza on top of a fainá, an unleavened pancake. Another interesting Argentine stable is the dulce de leche, a…

Bread, one with the longest history and the most widespread food in the world along with other global foods. Bread has played a major part in the cuisine and even in history due to how easy it is to make bread along with bread being versatile to allow many changes and variations to occur. Throughout the course of time bread has changed and evolved alongside with humanity to keep humanity going since bread has always been one of the staple foods of humanity. Changes and improvements to bread was…

Life-Threatening Obesogenic Foods Today’s generation may be the first to be buried before the parents. As a result of the young people’s unhealthy eating habits, America’s obesity rates continue to increase and the need for a change is indisputable. An immediate change in eating habits and physical lifestyles must be made before the obesity epidemic can no longer be reversed. The fast-food industry, though largely culpable, is not the only contributor to this issue. The government’s failure to…

families in need by covering food costs. While, SNAP is intended to make sure no one is going hungry, it also emphasizes the importance of work. SNAP has rules which require all beneficiaries to meet work requirements. Some individuals might be exempted due to age or disability or another specific reason. About forty-three percent of SNAP participants live in a household with earnings. SNAP can provide many different foods which are divided into categories such as: Staple foods (Vegetables,…