The food on the American table may not define exactly what we are as a nation, but the traditions surrounding our foods speak volumes about who we are. Rooted in centuries of borrowing and sharing, food traditions are staggeringly diverse and constantly evolving.
The intersection of cultures in America is perhaps the most important factor in the mix that is America’s food. “American food” defies definition, except to say that it is what people in America harvest, prepare, and eat. There is no real recipe, just a few key ingredients constantly stirred by time. Land of plenty The expansive land of North America and its variety of climates offer plentiful foodstuffs and potential for food production , from the fisheries off the coasts and in the Great Lakes to the rich farmlands of the Midwest and the grazing lands of the Plains.
Originally reported by Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
Sources: Citrus County Chronicle – Inverness
