Curry is a popular, staple takeout dish in many parts of the world, but many people do not understand the reason why. It is only upon further inspection that they realize the many vibrant and varied types of curry, bound together by an intricate, if not troubling history. Nevertheless, this complex history has spread curry throughout the world, and almost every country on … [Read more...] about Curries Around the World
Nestle, Breastfeeding, and Boycotts
In much of this blog so far, we have discussed instances of Western countries wanting and stealing access to food products from what we today consider less developed countries. In this post, we will discuss an example of a Western company introducing a food product for profit, rather than taking it out. We will begin by briefly discussing breastfeeding expectations and … [Read more...] about Nestle, Breastfeeding, and Boycotts
California Ballot Proposition 12
Although counterintuitive at first glance, the Humane Society and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are usually on opposing sides of debates about animal safety in food production. While the Humane Society is heavily involved in legislating solutions to animal cruelty in the food industry, PETA is often more interested in visible and performative … [Read more...] about California Ballot Proposition 12
Beyond Food Deserts: Inequality, Health, and Limited Vocabulary
Food deserts are an important concept. The formal definition of a food desert is an area where residents have to travel over a mile to access a grocery store. Yet while it is powerful to name this phenomenon, this name hides deeper inequalities, inequalities which require solutions more complex than simply building a grocery store front. It is not difficult to guess which … [Read more...] about Beyond Food Deserts: Inequality, Health, and Limited Vocabulary
Thirst for Tea: India
While last time, we discussed the impacts of British “tea mania” on China, this week we will turn to its effects on India. We last left off with the idea that the British were willing to do anything to have greater control over the tea market, including organize a drug smuggling ring and then take China to war over attempting to crack down on said opium smuggling. However, … [Read more...] about Thirst for Tea: India