Fwd: Columbian Exchange

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From: Tinashe Chitiyo <tinachitiyo@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Subject: Columbian Exchange
To: benschinef.columbian5@blogger.com

By: Tinashe Chitiyo

After the MTV awards last night, I couldn't help but feel my stomach grumbling. I decided to grab my bestfriend Gaga and hit up the coolest new restaurant in New York called Benchino's. As we walked in, we were greeted by a man wearing a fleece over a collard shirt. I've heard rumors that he's the ACTUAL owner of the restaurant, but he works in the restaurant as a waiter because he loves people. He offered that I order the Chef's Special, which was Parmeasian Sausuage Lasagna.

 

When he served us the food, he recognized us and immediately asked Gaga to sign his shoes. He then sat with us and began talking to us about his passion for food and his dream to tell the rest of the world about it on television. The Parmesian Sausage Lasagna was his favorite meal because it included many ingredients from his favorite historical event, The Columbian Exchange. The sausage which was in the lasagna originally came from the old world  to the new world (Americas), the pasta originated from the old world to the world, and the the parmesian cheese came from the old to new world.I was amazed because everything I put in my mouth had its own story of where it came from. The steaming white parmesian cheese melted into my mouth as the delicious juices of the sausage gushed out. The palatable pasta was so appetizing that I ended up asking for seconds !!

Benschino told me how he wanted to have his own TV show about the Columbian Exchange where he would teach people about the events that occured, but the best I could do was get him a job at some high school. I really appreciated him sharing his knowledge with me because in the past, I thought every food that went in my mouth originated in the Americas,but I was wrong. Who knows, maybe I might go back to high school to find out how the Columbian Exchange ended...

 

Until then .. xoxo -GOSSIP GIRL

Columbian Exchange

After the MTV awards last night, I couldn't help but feel my stomach grumbling. I decided to grab my bestfriend Gaga and hit up the coolest new restaurant in New York called Benchino's. As we walked in, we were greeted by a man wearing a fleece over a collard shirt. I've heard rumors that he's the ACTUAL owner of the restaurant, but he works in the restaurant as a waiter because he loves people. He offered that I order the Chef's Special, which was Parmeasian Sausuage Lasagna.

 

When he served us the food, he recognized us and immediately asked Gaga to sign his shoes. He then sat with us and began talking to us about his passion for food and his dream to tell the rest of the world about it on television. The Parmesian Sausage Lasagna was his favorite meal because it included many ingredients from his favorite historical event, The Columbian Exchange. The sausage which was in the lasagna originally came from the old world  to the new world (Americas), the pasta originated from the old world to the world, and the the parmesian cheese came from the old to new world.I was amazed because everything I put in my mouth had its own story of where it came from. The steaming white parmesian cheese melted into my mouth as the delicious juices of the sausage gushed out. The palatable pasta was so appetizing that I ended up asking for seconds !!

Benschino told me how he wanted to have his own TV show about the Columbian Exchange where he would teach people about the events that occured, but the best I could do was get him a job at some high school. I really appreciated him sharing his knowledge with me because in the past, I thought every food that went in my mouth originated in the Americas,but I was wrong. Who knows, maybe I might go back to high school to find out how the Columbian Exchange ended...

 

Until then .. xoxo -GOSSIP GIRL

Enjoying Sweet Traditions (Natalia)

 

For many years, I have traveled the world tasting foods from different cultures and origins of the world, but who would have thought that I could find a new favorite food right here at home. When I was asked to critique a food for a blog, I jumped out of my chair with excitement. I wasn't sure if my love for writing was the reason for my smile or how much I absolutely LOVE food.  I was on my way to the mall, when I realized my stomach growling. I looked over and saw a restaurant with a long line of people waiting to be invited in. I parked my car and walked in to the Southern Bells restaurant and while I was there I had the greatest sweet potato casserole ever!

It was absolutely delicious with it contents of warm sweet potatoes and soft marshmallows on top.  As I enjoyed the wonderful meal, an elderly man, probably in his near 80s, asked me if he could join, as he said "a pretty young lady", and of course I said yes. The two of us talked about his past and how he was born in Europe and moved to America as a teenager.  He explained that many of the foods we eat in America were brought to us by the Afro-Eurasia in the Columbian Exchange.  He continued to exaggerate how many animals were brought to the New World and how much they helped us with our diet. Finally, I jumped in and explained to him that my jaw dropping casserole was provided by the Americas. I explained to him that sweet potatoes were not brought to America but instead was brought to the Old world because of its origin in the New World. I told him that the fluffy, tasty marshmallows did however come from the Old World because it contains the ingredient gelatin which in other words is disgustingly pig or pork. Animals like pork, and cattle may have come from the Old World but I had to inform him that not all foods came from Europe.  The New World provided the Old World with many contributions of crop plants and my very meal justified as an example.

The man was amazed on my knowledge of the Columbian Exchange and I told him I had my high school world history teacher to thank for that. As we continued, to talk about my favorite subject, food, I made sure to order seconds of the luxurious, sugary, breathtaking sweet potato casserole. I was surprised myself at how much I knew about the Colombian Exchange. And trust me before I left I made sure to take a box of the yummy casserole to go!

 

 

Columbian Exchange food blog

Sorry for getting this to you so late. My phone ran out of battery at school so I was unable to finish it there.

How to Connoisseur a Food Cart for Dummies

December 13, 2013

            It was a cold and windy evening in Manhattan as I ran down to the subway from my apartment. I pulled out my metro card and headed down to catch the N-R-Q headed north, it was a nice night to head up to Times Square to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the world renowned area. But for some reason I had an urge to get off at 34^th and 6^th (two stops before Times Square). As I emerged on the side walk from underground substation the cold wind stung at my face and blew through my hair. I was drawn into the flow of people and the smells of New York began to envelope my senses. The first thing that hit me was the grease stench slowly seeping from a customer less food cart and the normal scent of the gum ridden sidewalks, I hurried past towards the Macy's to see the Christmas decorations, as I continued up the side walk I looked up and realized that I had reached Rockefeller Center. On my way to see the giant Christmas tree around the other side, a scent wafted across my radar.

            Next thing I know I am standing in a seven person long line at a food cart known as the Halal Guys. The delicious scent awakened a hunger in me that I was not about to ignore. Plus, there is always time to try new things. After I finally got up and began to order I quickly realized that they served lamb, so I had to get a chicken only dish. I was then handed a plate of warm food steaming in the cold air the delicious scent of chicken and rice filled the air. My plate had chicken and rice with a side salad and some pita bread. The meal was so delicious I had to ask what was in it. The rice had: basmati rice, butter, and spices. The chicken: lemon juice, spices, olive oil, and boneless skinless chicken. Lastly, the white sauce had: Mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar, and lemon juice.

            While in Times Square I heard a group of teens babbling about an AP World History final and the Colombian Exchange. So I decided to see what that was all about. It was the foods and culture exchanged between the old and new world. Turns out my meal had some of those shared components. In my meal from the old to new world there was: lemons, rice, butter (cows), olive oil (olives), chicken, mayonnaise (eggs/chicken), yogurt (cow), sugar (sugar cane), spices, lettuce, and pita (wheat). So basically my entire meal went old to new world across the Columbian Exchange. But overall my evening was eventful with good food and new information. But my tip of the day is don't go to a food cart without a line.

Until Next Time,

Elizabeth Gilbert

Columbian Exchange Food Blog

Laverne Kelley's Miraculous Burger

Laverne Kelley's Miraculous Encounter

 

Last summer I went on a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. While on the cruise, I came across THE best dish that ANYONE can come across, which is the dish containing a miraculous burger and some incredible fries. I came across this dish while visiting a restaurant called "Burger Joint". The burger does not have to be bland. You have the choice to dress it up with things such as onions, peppers, tomatoes and more. Even the bread can be made of different products. For example, the bread could be wheat. The fries could also have things put on top of them for better taste, such as peppers. All of these products were used in the Columbian Exchange. The burger and wheat came from the Old World to the New World. The fries, tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes went from the new world to the old word.

 

Ingredients

-          Cow (for the burger)

-          Potatoes (for the fries)