Spices College Essays Samples For Students

Food is an integral part of any culture, and other than physical security and comfort, most civilizations in history were built around the need to provide a steady nutritional sustenance to the population. While historical accounts tend to explain the expansion of empires (including the discovery of the New World) as achievements of exploration, many of the explorers were driven by the sole purpose of own profit. Food was easily one of the most important trade goods, which in turn, shaped the subsequent relationships that emerged among nations. Perhaps, none was more important between 3000 BCE and 1500 CE than ...

There exist many written historical documents that provide information on the history of India. Some of the primary and secondary historical sources on the history of India include the following. For instance, Dharmasutras which was a law book of ancient India, forms part of these sources. The book which is a primary historical document on India contains information on the code of duties for administrators, kings, and the people. The book also provides information on punishment that was meted on those who broke the laws. Kautilya’s Arthasastra is another primary historical source of the history of India. The ...

National cuisine is regarded as an integral part of each culture. In modern conditions, each national cuisine is characterized by its desire for separate identity and uniqueness. The authenticity of Mexican food seems to be identified owing to an extraordinarily rich variety of spices.
I remember savouring the culinary delights of Mexico at the age of 10, when I visited my aunt. Although I vaguely remember all the ingredients, the air was so pungent with the smell of spices. Besides, my aunt used fresh herbs to get the authentic Mexican taste. Mexican cuisine is a wide assortment of flavors. ...

Arabic foods encompass foods from the entire Arab world right from the Middle East to Morocco and the Arabian Gulf. It is a combination of the cuisines existing in the Mediterranean, India and the Middle East. To a great extent this cuisine is also influenced by southern European foods owing to the geographical proximity of the region. To put it succinctly, Arabian food is wholesome in that includes a bit of every food group. It is also very fragrant given the bevy of rich spices used and delectable for the choice of ingredients incorporated. Arabic food is essentially every foodie’s delight.
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According to a famous proverb in some Asian countries, if one wants to know the personality of the woman of a household, one can look at the kitchen of that house. In other words, the organization of the kitchen comes to define the personality of the person who is responsible for taking care of it. A kitchen that has a gallimaufry of random stuff lying around is representative of a disorganized and confused personality. Similarly, a kitchen with everything at the right place signals a well-disciplined person. Therefore, organizing a kitchen carries great importance.
First of all, in order to organize a kitchen, one needs to ...

I looked forward to attending Shabbat and learning more about it not only out of curiosity, but also I wanted to become more knowledgeable about the Judaism way of worship. I had previously done some studies about it but then wanted to have a real experience with it and how Jews worship. I then decided that one day; I needed to attend a Shabbat so as to get a firsthand experience with Judaism and their worship. Shabbat, is the Sabbath day of all Jews that is celebrated every seventh day of the week (Wertheimer 48). All Jews commemorate it by observing a total ...

Vasco da Gama disembarked at Calicut, western coast of India in 1498 and his successful expedition stimulated several other European powers to rush towards India, in quest of money, trade of Indian spices, power and religious conversions. European had heard a lot about natural resources as well as richness of India and economic competition among Europeans compelled them to explore new destinations. This paper intends to discuss arrival and interest of Europeans in India and further examines how Europeans influenced different aspects of India.
Equipped with powerful superior canons and modern devices, Europeans challenged supremacy of other voyagers like ...

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Each family has a recipe that is very significant and special for it. For our family this recipe is Peking Duck Tacos. This is a recipe of Chinese cuisine that is very significant for our family. We got used to preparing it for the biggest celebrations and all our friends know about it. This is a ‘statement’ dish of our family. It was prepared by the members of our family long before I was born. This dish is very unusual for the American cuisine because it is far more complicated than the most dishes of it, and also it ...

Introduction

High-risk nutrition practices usually concern nutrition norms that predispose individuals to the risks of contracting nutrition related ailments, which result from such practices (Palmer, 2011). However, in order to gain an insight into the influences that undermine the development of sound nutritional practices, it is important to understand the significance of culture in determining various nutritional practices by various people from around the world.
Practically, culture entails shared practices, beliefs, and values that distinguish the practices of one group from the other (Palmer, 2011). Therefore, different cultures in the world have specific nutrition practices, for different occasions, which they ...

My sister has always been asking me how I manage to make the perfect lasagna. She is an inpatient person, and I needed to explain to her that the one ingredient that cannot be bought is love towards food. Lasagna is a wonderful dish that needs a little knowledge but a lot of effort and time in order to prepare it perfectly. In my case of lasagna preparation, around three hours is needed. Lasagna can be prepared faster but it will never be perfect as it is served in an Italian restaurant. I will go step by step so that my sister ...

Daily life during the medieval age develops funny images in people in minds about their lives from the wretch to the rich. People have funny opinions about the kind of meals they consumed. Methods and types of food have been discussed under two myths to show the medieval diet. They both reflect the fallacy that people have about the medieval lives of the Europeans. People believe that the Europeans used spices to dispel the rotten smell of rotten meat. It also improved the flavor of the meat because it was the favorite meal of the Europeans. This myth only ...

Learning allows our brains to record and preserve beneficial behaviors and know how to avoid harmful ones. The consequences of the experiences we have or observe are stored in our memory as knowledge to influence our future behavior. The paper explores behavior change through a focus on the learning theories; classical and operant conditioning.

Operant Conditioning

It is a form of learning in which the response to a voluntary behavior influences whether or not the behavior will recur; this occurs through the use of reinforcements and punishment. Following the experiments of B. F. Skinner, we can conclude that a person or ...

There is no specific country today that can be called Palestine. Instead, the area known as Palestine consists of the area between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. The name originates from the Roman province Palaestina. Others have called the region as the Land of Israel, and is the southern area of the regions also known as Syria, Canaan and the Levant. It is acknowledged as the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity. The area has also had a long and colorful history, with a multitude of tribes and peoples populating the same area. Today the area is occupied ...

People always want great tastes and experiences with food and drinks. The culinary world is becoming better because chefs are trying new ways to prepare certain dishes and meet the tastes and preferences that the customers want. The new cuisines come from different places and this means that people also learn about other cultures as they eat the foods from that other place. The trend is changing the traditionally heavy dishes into lighter ones and giving weight to the use of local ingredients. The trend also enables for the use of modern ways of cooking. Chefs in American restaurants ...

The nations in Middle East include Iran, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Israel. Even though these states have a similar cuisine, each culture is known to have a culture that is distinct and different from the rest. Food preferences and food techniques are also different from one state to the other. Many people from Middle East are known to reside in the United States. The reasons as to why the middle easterners decide to live in America is because of their political reasons need to advance their schooling, as well as the prior emigration of some of the family ...

Pepper is termed the “King of Spices.” It comes from the fruit of the flowering vine, Piper nigrum which originated in forests of southwest India on the Malabar coast (The Epicentre, n.d.). This vine grows best on rich, flat or gently sloping farmlands at an elevation of 1500 feet mean sea level or more. It requires a constant hot climate with regular rainfall of at least 100 inches per year. Production of pepper today is primarily from India, Brazil, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, and China, although it is cultivated in other areas of the world as well (International Pepper ...

It’s a bright and warm Sunday morning, and as I jog along the park's walking trail, my mind is busy with thoughts of mouth-watering sizzling steak on the grill. They say that, “Exercise helps reduce food cravings,” but that doesn’t work for me. The more I exercise, the more it triggers my appetite and the sheer thought of marvelous succulent, savory steak fueled my cravings.
Sundays always give me the blues as it brings back memories of my dear Grandma who cooks the best Salisbury steak that were so good- to- the- last- bite. I grew up ...

Political Order

In the history of man and his pursuit of power, there are various lines which enemies drew upon each other as they seek to make their points stand out. The twentieth century remains one of the most historic times for the end of major wars between men, paving the way for the future movements, rules, and guidelines. Political power among major nations led to the beginning of World War I and II, which led to the death of millions of people, leaving some of the nation’s poorer than before. One might argue out that these wars were unnecessary ...

KFC is one of the largest fast food chains in the world and serves its famous fried chicken that contains its secret blend of spice and 11 herbs. The company serves high-quality finger-licking food and is committed to ensuring food safety remains a priority through following stringent measures that ensure the food safety standards have been achieved (Awais, 2015). This is done by KFC’s commitment to four V-dimensions of operations management in all its business activities namely variety, volume, variation, and visibility. Operation management essentially explains the operations of business in producing goods and services. The idea behind ...

Japanese cuisine is one of the unique and distinct cuisines in the world mainly because of the exclusive preparation styles and food items. Japanese food developed and evolved from a rich history of economic, social, regional changes along with the changing trends and traditions. Most people believe that Sushi and Sashimi are the primary components of Japanese cuisine and are a necessity for all meals. However, sashimi and sushi are not the only components of Japanese food because Japanese cuisine includes an array of dishes. Rice is the staple food in Japanese culture along with plain noodles, soba noodles, ...

Assignment 1 - Food Traditions, Family Identity & Social Structure

1) Briefly describe the nature of the major ritual meal in your family that you have chosen for this assignment. In your description, answer the following questions: What is the significance of the meal? When and where is it held? Why? Respond in 1-2 paragraphs (~100 words)
Dinner is considered to be the major ritual meal in my family. The evening time, at approximately 6-7 pm, is a perfect chance to gather the whole family around one table, where everyone can relax after a busy day and spend some time with the dearest ones, meaning that dinner is a ...

The New World was so called because it was unchartered territory for quite some time. Through exploration, it was soon discovered by chance through the exploration of navigators such as Christopher Columbus who was en route to finding a shorter way to the Asia. The New World Specifically refers to areas that lie within the Western Hemisphere. The Europeans, in general, came to the Americas to increase the wealth of their nations, through expansion, trade and the exploitation of resources. However, each nation had their intentions which later led to a rivalry within the New World.
In 1492 the ...

There is a wide accepted concept that after centuries of development, the Muslim world began to decline in the 15th century. Did it really decline? In this work I would like to illustrate the main trends of developments of the Muslim world in early 15 – early 20 century. We know that in part of the second millennium, and for five centuries later there were many Asian invasions in other regions of the world, wide expansion (Seljuk, Arab, Turkish). But then the stagnation began. Since the "golden age" of the Abbasid Empire, it has not changed territorially. And large areas ...

Both Alexander the Great and Ferdinand Magellan are prominent historian figures, who made a significant contribution to the world’s record. Though they lived in the different centuries, were born in families with a diverse background and each is known for completely opposite endeavor, they do have something in common. The aim of this paper is to compare and contrast these two personalities.

Early Years of Life

Alexander the Great is the son of King Philip II. His mother is Queen Olympia. From the early age, he was taught to fight and at the age of 18 he had already took part in ...

The basis of the Dutch East India Company was established by nine most daring merchants from Amsterdam. In 1594, they merged to assemble a small fleet and to send it to India. All four ships returned with rich booty and made their owners rich. Therefore, these associations of merchants to trade with India and other Asian countries were created in large quantities. The influential Dutch politician, a former adviser to William of Orange, Johan van Oldenbarnevelt offered to merchants to unite into a single company in order to avoid internal competition. Merchants managed to reach a consensus, as the ...

Introduction

The medieval Islamic city was influenced by the enthusiastic patronage of art and architecture, examples being Mamluk rulers and the amirs of the Mamluk era. The architectural projects from this period comprised of both small and multifaceted complexes. The buildings helped the society in many ways and could be used to hold important functions, religious and commercial activities amongst others. Buildings were developed in the form of mosques, hospitals, kuttab, and Kurf amongst others. The architectural projects demonstrated the urban and artistic order that was significant in ensuring that the fundamental pillars of Islam were observed within the society. ...

Introduction

As the pressures of globalization are increasing for all businesses, it is important that different marketplaces and economies should be integrated with one another. For this, it is observed that increasing number developing countries are accessing different market arenas to improve their economic growth by entering into trade relations with other countries. In this regard, this paper is written to make an important discussion about the net benefits provided by international market access to developing countries. Different benefit which a developing country can derive from entering other markets and entering into trade agreements with numerous nations is highlighted in ...

The World-View in Narratives: Voyages of Columbus and Impact on Natives

The power granted to Christopher Columbus by the King of Spain for conquering the Native American settlements points to the victory of language. The natives were the cultural embodiments of American Indian life. These natives, whom Columbus reports to his sovereign as gullible and guileless, are the Zunis and the Navaho who can never imagine any power conflict (Heath Anthology 130). Their text of the origins of the world is filled with words relating to Nature whereas the texts of Columbus are full of words relating to ‘commodities’ to be traded (Heath Anthology 125-127). There are clear references to ...

Introduction

Strategic communications is the study of the way organizations communicate to achieve their communication and organizational goals with both their internal and external stakeholders. It involves the use of the most appropriate approaches in communicating in communicating messages that are compelling. These messages are intended to influence the opinions of the organization’s stakeholders such as customers, employees, the community, government and the media. Some of the tools used in strategic information include advertising, corporate identity, public relations, image repair, public relations advocacy and persuasion ( Wilson & Ogden, 2008).

BreadTalk’s Case

BreadTalk, a home grown bakery chain company based in Singapore found ...

Many literatures would mention that food is one of the most important aspects of any country’s cultural heritage since it transcends through time and holds significance regarding the life of a country’s ancestors. Adobo is a famous dish in the Philippines, but it does not only refer to the food but more on the preparation of the dish. Adobo is defined as the method of marinating and stewing any cut of meat such as pork and chicken in a briny mixture of condiments such as vinegar, soy sauce and spices. Even without any official statement of the Philippine, a lot of ...

Complete Name of Student

INDIA
Language
No official language—it is a misconception that majority of Indians speak Hindi.
59 percent of Indian population speak something other than Hindi, including Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, and Urdu (Lipner, 1994).

Religion

It is where Hinduism and Buddhism originated.
84 percent of the Indian population practice Hinduism

The leading sects of Hinduism are the Shakteya, Vaishnava, Smarta, and Shaiva

Food
Indian cuisine is influenced by many other countries.
It is well-known for the large variety of dishes and its wide use of herbs and spices.
The staples of Indian cuisine include wheat, Basmati rice, as well as pulses with chana
Curries and ...

The Holy Crusades were a series of nine major military campaigns led by Roman Catholic Church to take back Jerusalem from Muslims. Religion played a much larger part of everyday life in the time of the crusades, so it is difficult for modern people to truly understand the motives of people involved in the crusades. While the crusades did seem to be fought generally in the name of God, it appears many people involved in the crusades fought more out of self-interest rather than some deep religious devotion. The Holy Crusades were not very holy.
Evidence suggests that one of ...

Lab One:

The unique selling point for Arabian Night’s Restaurant is providing an authentic Arabian cuisine. All the food items on the menu aim to promote this unique selling point. They will comprise mainly of Swahili dishes and closely related food items prepared to promote this aim.

The beverages will include

Tea
Coffee
Fresh squeezed juice
Palm wine
Carbonated drinks
These beverages represent the Swahili heritage of the restaurant. Tea is the main beverage offered. The Swahili culture has a high affinity for tea where it is referred to as “chai”. The tea can be prepared in a variety of ways. ...

My favorite food – Pizza

Who hasn’t enjoyed eating food? If you are dining at home or eating out at your favorite restaurant with family and friends it is always a treat. I love to eat pepperoni pizza, it is my favorite. Just thinking about a large pepperoni pizza gives me an irresistible hunger that becomes painful in the stomach if I do not get my favorite food. On entering the restaurant the delicious, warm smell of dough and a million spices tickles the nostrils and sends finger-like sensors to the brain. Sitting and waiting is torture and the anticipation of biting into tender, juicy, meaty ...

It is easy for anyone to see that the world is becoming a global village. However although we are told daily that we are just like our brothers and sisters on the other side of the world, travelling to those parts of the world will show that there are indeed things that still divide us as we see differences in culture, religion, custom and the myriad of other things that makes us separate and unique. I experienced something similar not long ago when I was fortunate enough to sit back and look at the differences in culture between Saudi Arabia ...

The Globalization has transformed our world in more ways than one. To describe it in a single sentence, one can say Globalization to be cultural, economical and political phenomena that promotes international integration through exchange of products, ideas and technology. The definition seems as if the phenomenon is a healthy one and with such an activity, a country or a region can learn new technology and skills and append its worldview. One cannot deny that it has many a times had a positive effect on our lives. However at other times it has mutated our lifestyle in ways that we could never have imagined. The ...

Abstract

America is one of the countries in the world that has quite a rich history. Right from its discovery, colonization and the rise to a super-power, there is everything to enjoy when studying the American history. Since the history is so broad and rich, it is quite impossible to describe it at once. Therefore, taking account of some of the major events, characteristics and people shaping its history can help in understanding it. This essay looks at Columbus and the foods available in the Americas.

Columbus

When talking about the history of the Americas, it is practically impossible to mention Christopher Columbus, ...