Topic:
Filipino Food
Research and identify at least two sources (from the text and/or library research page here) to gain some general background knowledge about this culture
Conduct a virtual tour of the ethnic food store of your chosen culture by visiting the website of an ethnic food store.
Prepare an illustrated essay with photographs, pictures, and/or drawings (should have written components such as an Introduction (background knowledge of the culture), analysis of the information collected in the food tour (questions posted below), and conclusion of 400–500 words).
Questions to guide your Ethnic Food Store Tour:
Provide a reference of the selected store including the name of the food store, and a link, to the ethnic food that you will be reviewing online.
Identify staple foods consumed by people from your selected ethnic origin that are sold in this food store and list at least five of these staple foods. Include pictures of these foods sold in your selected store.
Identify and describe at least 2 exotic food items sold in this food store that are used in the country of your choice that are unusual to the American food culture. Include pictures of these exotic foods sold in your selected store.
Describe traditional ingredients from the ethnic culture you are studying that are not native to your culture, but which have influenced your personal food habits and are used in your food preparation regularly.
What you need to turn in:
An illustrated Essay with an Introduction (Literature Review on background Information about the culture and their food practices, specialties), Research findings from the Ethnic Food Store (Discussion answering the questions listed above), and Conclusion (Summary of your findings, what you learned from this experience)
At least 2 cited sources and a list of your references at the end of your summary. You must follow APA or MLA citation methods for the bibliography and within the text.