Iron Chef

Ok many people have this conception of Asian American dishes: Rice, sushi, Panda Express, and some kind of domestic pet. I really liked this challenge for the fact it was an east meets west kind of thing. Lately I have been watching bizarre foods and No reservations for inspiration. I really like Bizarre foods because it shows another cultures food in a way that is not making fun of it or saying its gross but showing what another group of people eat that is normal to them. After watching a couple episodes on Japan, China, The Philippines it was not so bizarre anymore. I t was just interesting to see how they prepare the food. I also found it interesting that in East Asia that everything is fresh and prepared right then and there. There are no slaughterhouses and food is not packaged as it is here in the states. Also when he interviewed a local…I think it was in China he said how he thought the idea of slaughterhouses was appalling. Where we find it completely normal. Its interesting to see what different cultures think of one another.
My absolute favorite episode was this one on India. I felt it showed a good look on street vendors. The food was so unique and just not curry! It showed a new look than what most Americans know. It was also interesting to see the colors and the wide array of people on the street. But the thing I like most is how so much of daily life revolves around food. Most people go out everyday to get fresh ingredients and its always somehwta of a ritual. I was so happy to do this project and to learn so much about different countries.


********Heather*********