1 . It’s been said that good cooking is an art form. The truth is that it’s much more than that.
Recipe failures matter as much as the successes.
Of course, the best part of cooking with kids isn’t the basic skills.
A.It is patience that really matters. |
B.Cooking also brings science concepts to life. |
C.In some ways, they help kids develop resilience. |
D.It’s the memories you make together in the kitchen. |
E.Beyond the practical skills, cooking builds character. |
F.When using oil or fat for cooking, use as little as possible. |
G.It’s a way to teach kids vital skills, such as critical thinking, creativity and cooperation. |
2 . How Culture Affects Cuisine
It probably happened to you: You ate this incredible dessert in Turkey, you tried this fantastic dish in Spain, and you brought the recipe back home — just to feel the disappointment that what you cooked at home didn’t pass the taste test.
It’s likely that groceries have different qualities in different countries. In the case of the United States and Europe this has very little to do with soil or climate.
Europeans often value quality more than quantity. Of course you will find out-of-season produce on the shelves of grocery stores as well.
Take, for example, Italians produce dry-cured ham (干腌火腿) only during the waning moon that follows the full moon and it is practiced to this day. According to old farmer’s lore, the meat could go bad, if it isn’t cured by the moon.
However, Americans believe in progress and the benefits of technology. It becomes clear why following tradition doesn’t have to be a strong value. Food for U.S. consumers is produced and shipped across the country.
All these consumer choices, based on cultural behaviors, have had a lasting impact on how our food is grown and what it tastes like.
A.Geography plays another role here. |
B.Refrigeration makes it possible to store foods longer. |
C.However, demand for better quality is greater in their countries. |
D.This great interest in culinary (烹饪的) tradition is a cultural feature. |
E.The main reason why produce tastes different here and there is choice. |
F.Food provides the world with one of the only ways to universally communicate. |
G.Often our culinary preferences have an effect on the vacation destinations we choose. |