Jamaica, the Caribbean, the tropics. A destination of vacations and honeymoons for the beauty of the landscape, and the generosity of the people- and the cuisine. Some of the most unique and delicious cuisine is in the Caribbean, and specifically Jamaica, of course the most famous would be the Jamaican beef patty that has been sold everywhere.
But with influences from Spanish, British, Indian, Dutch and African explorers, the food has many twists and turns that create that unique cuisine people crave for when they stay in the country. This paper will give a creative overview of how the cuisine works and the original cuisine is affected from the climate and its geographical region in the world as well as certain equipment that is used to give the cuisine its unique flavor and presentation.
The culinary cuisine in Jamaica has heavy influences from the African, British and Spanish that took over the country at one point or another in the history of how Jamaica became an independent country in the Caribbean Sea. The country is small, as read in research only the size of Connecticut and leader in coffee exports, and in the top five for sugar cane exports worldwide. That brings the country its income besides being a tropical getaway and bringing thousands year round to eat its unique cuisine and explore its indigenous culture.
In 1494 Christopher Columbus came upon Jamaica and its indigenous people, the Arawak who crafted textile pottery and soon were wiped out when the Spaniards arrived in 1665. The Spaniards brought their religion which turned Jamaica into a Christian community as it still is today by 80%, giving them the same holidays that are celebrated in the rest of the world. On Christmas and Easter they eat the same ...
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Now with the new idea of fine dining everywhere you go, the idea of traditional culinary skills and methods such as smoking on an outdoor grill/smokehouse or fresh seafood caught just hours before that is maybe brined or fried and served over a banana leaf with rice and beans. Restaurant chains have also made a difference on the island with the large hotels that have been popping up in the big cities and coastal areas that are key vacation spots. Places that have large names in especially America are now migrating to the small country so that those who stay there do not have to have the fear of trying a new food if they do not wish to and can have as is said here “comfort food.” It also helps the economy because it brings in money that might have been lost be hurricanes or lack of exports.
addition, after WWI, there were many waves of Jamaican peoples that would come to America.
The earliest inhabitants to come to Jamaica were the Arawaks. They came at about 600 B.C. About sixty to one-hundred thousand people immigrated to Jamaica. While they were here they invented the ...
“The strength of a nation is in the hands of the cook. Feed a man well, he will work well, he will fight well” (Eustis). These words are not what would typically be expected from a cookbook yet, nonetheless this is how author Celestine Eustis chooses to start her collection of recipes. In 1836, Celestine Eustis was born in Paris, to her mother who was from a prominent French-speaking Creole family. In 1904, when Eustis was in her late sixties, she wrote Creole in Old Cooking Days (On History and Food). Cooking in Old Creole Days shows the diversity of Creole culture with its variety of recipes and songs as well as other things that are included in this guide to Creole cooking even more so in the author’s introduction, as she utilizes some unconventional methods. This cookbook highlights the diversity and vibrancy of the Creole culture and how it played an important role in the exotic regional culture of Louisiana and in the old south. It served as a reflection of her Creole heritage, New Orleans background, French living, and privileged lifestyle. The recipe book celebrates the cooking traditions and meals created in the kitchens of the wealthy Southern society (On History and Food).
Cuisine is a big factor in the identity of a culture and many people will list food as a factor that makes a country what it is, even using Damper for an example, many people see it is an Australian classic and part of Australia's history. Analysing these two iconic recipes, we can begin to view what kinds of communication is used and by looking at this, the history and the shaping of culture we gain a deeper understanding of the impact and importance of food in both Australia, Japan and around the world. Through this analysis it is hoped that a better understanding of these topics is acquired and an in depth reflection is produced.
In addition to the people, the food of the islands is the most delicious cu...
The Caribbean is comprised of a group of island. Jamaica is one of the greatest Antilles. It has a tropical climate. Each country has its own culture, Jamaicans is not an exemption, and they have an assorted and distinctive one. “Their culture is a complex mixture of African, Arabic, European, East Indian, and Chinese roots combining together to create a rich, dynamic heritage” (Gall, 2009).
Madagascar’s cuisine can be clearly marked by its sheer simplicity. The food is prepared without too many spices, but the lack of spices does not make the food dull and bland. Cuisines of France, China, India and also East African and Arabian cultures have all made their influence felt in Madagascar. The traditional cuisine of Madagascar consists mainly of rice. The rice is called “Vary” and it is typically eaten with some accompaniment, which is called the “Laoka”. As you move down the country towards the southwest regions, you will get to eat rice that may be supplemented or replaced by ground maize. However rice is the main diet of the natives, and is available in bounty. The native people have become very resourceful in developing huge numbers of scrumptious preparations with this one simple grain.
Jamaica’s history is full of social unrest. The island was originally inhabited by the Arawaks. The Arawaks were a peaceful, pleasant race. In his History of the British West Indies, Sir Alan Burns says, "all accounts credit them with being generous-minded, affectionate and good-humoured" (37). Once Jamaica was "discovered" by Spain in 1494, however, the Arawaks, who had inhabited the island for centuries, quickly died off due to the harsh treatment of the Spaniards. Spain never really developed the land, however, and thus when British forces invaded in 1655, Spain chose not to focus much energy on defending the island.
The country of Jamaica is a West Indian island located near the center of the Caribbean Sea. It is among the group of islands that comprises the Greater Antilles and is the largest of the English-speaking islands in the region. Jamaica has an area of 4,411 square miles and is 146 miles long. It is divided into
As previously mentioned, food was traditionally considered as a mere means of subsistence, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries. The early history of food involved its use to define shared identities and reflected religious and group customs. Furthermore, food was filled with psychological, cultural, religious, and emotional significance. During this period, a unique court tradition of cuisine and sophisticated table manners emerged to distinguish the social elite from the ordinary people. However, during the 19th century, the history of food slightly changed as it became a defining symbol of national identity. This period was characterized by the association of several dishes to particular countries and cultures (Mintz, par 1). For instance, American hamburger and tomato-based Italian spaghetti are cultural foods that were in...
The island was first discovered by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage in 1494 and became a colony of Spain in 1509. They founded the town now known as Spanish Town and it was the capital of the island until the 1800s. Under the Spanish, the native Arawak Indians died out because of slavery and disease, and Africans were brought in to work in their place. The Spanish ruled the country until 1655 when Sir William Penn of the British captured the colony by force. It was later tuned over legally under the Treaty of Madrid in 1670(Jamaica).
I believe that in order to preserve the authenticity of regional cuisine the people preparing the foods need to possess knowledge about their culture, an understanding of the ingredients they are using, and the ingredients they select must be from their region and no other. In their ess...
The movie “The Hundred Foot Journey” is a great representation of different cultures interacting as well as the different food habits. The movie is based on an Indian family who moves to Italy and wants to open an Indian restaurant across street from a famous Italian restaurant in the small town. The Kadam family wants to bring the Indian cuisine to a new culture and share some of their values. They have trouble expanding their culinary delights to the public because Marquerite the sous-chef doesn’t want any competition. Throughout the movie, secrets on certain dishes are shared and tricks to improve the certain style of food is greatly appreciated by both restaurant chefs.
- Food: The History of Taste, Paul Freedman, Chapter Six: New Worlds, New Tastes, (pgs. 197-232), and Chapter Seven: The Birth of the Modern Consumer Age, (pgs. 263-300), and Chapter Nine: Dining Out (pgs. 301-332)