CH-ers: I’m teaching a Religious Studies seminar this fall about basic foods in a cultural context ("Bread, Meat, Salt, and Wine") and the textbook I ordered (R. Philips, A Short History of Wine) is apparently unavailable.... (6 replies, last updated by PZ July 13, 2004)

culture shock upon moving back here. Who knew finding flat leaf parsley in San Diego would be such a chore. At the moment I am trying to source 3 things – 1) a really great fish market for fresh fish, 2) a really great meat... (19 replies, last updated by Jack January 29, 2005)

're right that there are cultural differences in the way Chinese (and S. Americans and lots of other folks), as a starting point, tend to appreciate meat on the bone, while Americans tend to appreciate it more off the bone. But... (70 replies, last updated by cimui June 12, 2009)

I’m curious about what are considered healthful or traditional pregnancy foods in other cultures. Also traditional morning sickness cures. Thanks – hope it’s the right board! (4 replies, last updated by Pei September 1, 2006)

In terms of "culture", ALL Trader Joe’s are the same. I love the store, I love their products, I love the selection and I CAN’T STAND these insufferable 20-somethings acting like a bunch of self-involved high... (88 replies, last updated by cheesecake17 September 10, 2009)

i used to live right around the block from sunin and while i visited every couple of months or so, i wasn’t convinced it was a strong example of Lebanese food. meat dishes tended to be on the dry side. i’ve heard the... (17 replies, last updated by pallas810 September 20, 2006)

city, and that FDA regulations will help deliver consumers a clean bird. So then he said it affects the ‘texture’ of the meat. I think it is a childhood comfort thing, or maybe cultural - the ladies he grew up with... (8 replies, last updated by Sweet Pea July 18, 2005)

Assi is fine for decent, cheap produce, meats, and seafood— it’s certainly better than the stuff at American supermarkets. I feel, however, that it doesn’t really have the greatest stock of really good food.... (1 reply, last updated by PseudoNerd August 16, 2006)

deciding to put sheep and cow carcasses into cattle feed [turning traditionally vegetarian animals into cannibals]. So if you eat chicken and you eat cows. . . . We don’t eat owls because its not in our culture and the ratio... (64 replies, last updated by wander65 October 20, 2009)

on a banana peel, not an apple peel, after all. I’m trying to pin down another cultural reference that seems to have once been considered funny: canned corn. My grandfather (not a particularly funny man) used to joke about... (18 replies, last updated by Brian S September 17, 2007)

people going one way. While it isn’t a rule, try going against the grain and it will seem like hell trying to maneuver. Maybe that’s what you experienced. Only buy selected/special produce, selected meat, seafood,... (12 replies, last updated by Twisty September 1, 2003)

malaysian, indonesian, vietnamese, mexican, whatever We don’t mind walking, are not big meat eaters, nor are we big spenders, and prefer to cover a lot of ground nibbling different things rather than having one big blow out... (6 replies, last updated by cassis April 7, 2008)

Here’s the Decanter article on her remarks at Copia this week regarding American wine producers and Chinese culture/cuisine. http://www.decanter.com/news/118826.html Be sure to read the comments on the article, which have... (1 reply, last updated by ML8000 May 11, 2007)

I can see where it helps to reveal cultural identity but I don’t think it’s mandatory. Was he saying you have to ACCEPT their food? What’s that even mean? That I can’t fully appreciate nor understand... (27 replies, last updated by LJS July 31, 2009)

for meat and special soups. Call 412-461-6188 for details, ordering and directions to our West Homestead Cultural Center and Museum. The address is: Bulgarian-Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center 449 West 8th Avenue... (6 replies, last updated by Amy G. January 27, 2004)