Monday, December 27, 2010

The Wondrous Facts About Native Delicacies

By Byron Jonas


Every region in every nation has its own native delicacies. It is not limited to sweets alone. These are special food that dates back during ancient times when our great grandparents were not born yet. Oddly history plays a major role in the assembly of each recipe, a story that tells so much about our heritage and our traditions. When traveling to a certain area, it is highly recommended to try out some of these dishes and taste the history of that area.

Some recipes may not be acceptable for other nationalities due to uniqueness of its composition. However this does not stop the natives from serving it during special holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving. It is served with pride representing a lifelong tradition that is handed down from one generation to another.

Food is a good reflection of the past. It tells so much about the geography of the place, its culture and its history. Every dish was eventually created for a reason. Whatever that reason is, it eventually led to the practice of serving these cuisines during holidays and other festivities. However, the reasons behind it are forgotten. Many would rather feast on the dishes than think about its history.

Everything was made out of scrap back then. If you want milk you would need to milk the cow. If you want fruits you would have to climb a tree. If you want peanut butter, roast it before grinding. Evidently everything is fresh and tasty. Most dishes only require salt and pepper to taste. Amazingly it turns out to be very satisfying in the end.

The procedures of some dishes require a few days to prepare. Some even takes weeks or months. Those that are preserved may take years. Despite the time consuming wait, it turns out real delicious. And to think they have not added any special ingredients into it. The modern people tried to hasten the process using a variation of chemicals into the dish, but they are not successful. It taste differently.

This is a profitable business to establish. Food never grows out of style and the market for native delicacies has grown. What was once a traditional feast is now made available for the public. No longer does one have to wait for Chinese New Year or Fiesta. It is readily made available for those who might crave for it. The Chinese community in particular is very active in this type of business. No wonder many are familiar with their culture and cuisine.

Today many entrepreneurs found the food business as a good source of income. Dwelling on the concept that food is one of the basic commodities of man they have made the legacy open to the public allowing an exchange of tradition and preference. Joining a culinary tour can be a great suggestion for those who might be interested in learning more about the gastronomical background of the locality. Evidently he must be prepared to travel from one food stall to another and try their specialty.




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