Do Nations Express Themselves in Their Foods?

Main idea:

"The existing foods and the ways they're consumed mirror the history and lifestyle of a nation."

• Middle Easterners are in no hurry when it comes to eating. It is as if time is of no importance as the people nibble on their food and enjoy a rich and socializing conversation. On the other hand, the canned ingredients that make food preparation easy and the fast-food chains in North America and Europe tells us of a fast-paced society wherein time is golden.

•  The presence of siestas, mazzas, and tapas in Spain and how leisurely dining is inbred in their culture shows Spain's history particularly the fact that it had been an Arab land for some 800 years.

• How the Moroccans scoop their foods with their hand indicates that there are still some nations whose cultures entail retaining behaviors and practices as old as human civilization.