Exploring Food and Cultures by Amina Lokhandwala

Exploring Food and Cultures by Amina Lokhandwala https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5 Made with a mix of tradition and a dash of flavours en-us 2023-05-10 10:16:41 UTC 2023-06-28 01:11:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/number-3-made-food-26501205.jpg a_lokhandwala1 https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276090 Dear Children,

As you take off to visit different national and international places this holiday, explore the LOCAL food / dish of the place/community and the meal cultures associated with them.

In case you are not travelling, you can upload the local food of Maharashtra or a city in Maharashtra or the place your family hails from.

Your Padlet post should include :

The name of the local food as the subject.

Add a catchy tagline. For example: ‘Pasta La Vista’ from Italy.

A picture/ collage / sketch/ drawing / video of the local food
The meal culture associated with it
An interesting fact, if you find any.
Your name at the end

We look forward to reading and learning about the different and unique food cultures.

Safe Travels!

Ms Amina

]]> 2023-05-10 10:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276090 a_lokhandwala1 https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276092 2023-05-10 10:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276092 a_lokhandwala1 https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276093 2023-05-10 10:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276093 a_lokhandwala1 https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276094 2023-05-10 10:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276094 a_lokhandwala1 https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276095 2023-05-10 10:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276095 a_lokhandwala1 https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276098 2023-05-10 10:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2585276098 Chai maska…… https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2591211179 Bun Maska with ginger chai

Ahmedabad is famous for its Maska bun and ginger chai I enjoy having it. It is a very tasty snack there.

Bun was invented by William Oliver .It was a bit plain and didn't have much flavor and, so Iranians started making bun-maska, especially for old people and kids, which was comparatively sweeter and had butter, cheese, and honey or jam on it. It is a very famous dish in Ahmedabad

Samar Chowdhary
3M

]]> 2023-05-15 12:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2591211179 Pad Thai Noodles, Pad Thai Noodles - I would like to buy some poodles ! 019201819 https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2597604664

Pad Thai Noodles became the National Dish of Thailand during World War 2, because they were filling and not very expensive. This made it a good choice during the hard years of the war.

If made correctly, Pad Thai includes all 5 flavour profiles in your mouth - Salty, Spicy, Sweet, Bitter and Sour.

Pad Thai is commonly served as Street Food in Thailand.

IRA JOGANI
3M ]]> 2023-05-19 13:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2597604664 London - English Afternoon Tea https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2613867281 English afternoon tea is a fun and yummy British tradition that dates back to the 19th century. It typically has a selection of tea, sandwiches, scones and clotted cream, cakes and pastries served on a tiered stand. The sandwiches are usually salmon and dill sandwiches or cream cheese and cucumber.

My favourite dish was the scones and clotted cream.

Aadvika Kanoria
3M ]]> 2023-06-04 10:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2613867281 Belgium - Belgian Waffles https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2613872128 Belgian waffles are famous for their deep pockets and are light, fluffy and crispy. They are often eaten with a variety of toppings such as powdered sugar, ice cream or fresh fruits.
Belgian waffles were created around the 18th century.

My favourite waffle topping was Nutella.

Aadvika Kanoria
3M

]]> 2023-06-04 11:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2613872128 Copenhagen - Danish Pastries https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2613874679 Danish pastries are made from a rich buttery dough that is layered and folded to create a flaky texture. The come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including twists, spirals and pinwheels. They are filled with sweet fillings such as fruit jam, chocolate, cinnamon icing, custard etc.

My favourite was the cinnamon icing danish, especially with a cup of hot chocolate as it was quite cold.

Aadvika Kanoria
3M]]> 2023-06-04 11:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2613874679 Rösti & Raclette - "Say Cheese" from Switzerland 049202021 https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2617190142 Culture: Rösti & Raclette are both traditional Swiss dish originally eaten by the peasants and shepherds in the medieval period.
These dishes mainly have 2 ingredients, boiled potatoes and lots of hot melted cheese accompanied by your choice of salad, bread, etc.
This sizzling Swiss cuisine is very tasty and satisfying during the cold winters.

Fun fact: World's largest Rösti measuring over 32 square feet was made in the city of Thun, Switzerland.
Raclette is originated over 400 years ago.

Rianna Mehta
3M

]]> 2023-06-07 14:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2617190142 Knotty Knotty Pretzels! Germany https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2618222529 One of the most popular foods in Germany is the Pretzel.

The unique twisted knot shape of a pretzel is one of its defining characteristics. The twist on the pretzel is meant to resemble crossed arms. Pretzels are made of a simple mixture of water, flour & salt. Pretzels have been in Germany since the 12^th century. The salt on the pretzel makes its delicious and its very soft to eat.

I loved eating pretzels of all sizes while i was there!

Did you know- Pretzels without salt are called baldies!

Aanya Mittal
3M

]]> 2023-06-08 11:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2618222529 Bon Appetit https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2625161965 CROISSANT - Croissants are a French food . They are Frances number one food item and the croissant is a beard . There are many different kinds of croissants like - chocolate croissants and more .
An interesting fact about croissants - they are actually originatied from Austria and have been there from the thirteenth centuary .

Kavya Jiwarajka - 3M
Kavya J]]> 2023-06-16 03:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2625161965 Belgium Waffles https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2625919828 Ready, Set, Waffle! Belgian Style.

The meal culture associated with waffles:
Waffles are super yummy and you can eat them for breakfast or brunch. In Belgium, they have special kinds of waffles called Brussels waffles and Liege waffles. The Brussels waffle is rectangular with deep pockets, and the Liege waffle is round and more dense. You can put all sorts of tasty things on top of waffles like fruits, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or even ice cream.

Guess what? Waffles are so popular in Belgium that they even have a special day just for waffles! It's called "Waffle Day" or "Waffle Wednesday." On this day, people in Belgium celebrate by eating lots and lots of yummy waffles. It's like a waffle party all across the country! So, if you ever visit Belgium, make sure to have a waffle on Waffle Day and join in the tasty celebration!

Sharaya Mehta
3M

]]> 2023-06-17 07:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2625919828 Cheese https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2625920395 Say Cheese, Gouda Edition

The meal culture associated with Gouda:
Gouda cheese is super popular in the Netherlands! People love to eat it in different ways. They put it on sandwiches, in soups, and even have it with fruits and crackers. Gouda cheese tastes creamy and yummy, and it makes meals extra special!

Here's a new fun fact about Gouda:
Did you know that Gouda cheese can be really, really big? Some Gouda cheese wheels are as big as car tires! Imagine having a cheese wheel that huge! They are so heavy that it takes strong people to carry them. It's like a cheese adventure waiting to happen!

Sharaya Mehta
3M]]> 2023-06-17 07:30:48 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2625920395 Hummus https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2625921011 Hummus, hummus everywhere

The meal culture associated with hummus:
Hummus is a super yummy food that people in some countries love to eat. They have it as a special treat before their main meal. They eat it with pita bread or veggies like carrots and cucumbers. It's fun because everyone can share and dip their food in the hummus together. It's like a tasty party starter!

Here's an intriguing fact about hummus that is not widely known:
Did you know that hummus was sent to space? Yes, you heard it right! In 2015, as part of an experiment, astronauts aboard the International Space Station were treated to a special hummus delivery. The idea was to study how the microgravity environment affects the texture and taste of hummus. So, hummus made its way to the great beyond, becoming a culinary star in space exploration!

Sharaya Mehta
3M]]> 2023-06-17 07:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2625921011 Croissant https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2629265115 A symbol of the French breakfast, the croissant actually comes from Austria, probably originating in the 13th Century. The main ingredient in this soft pastry is unsalted butter, which is spread on the dough before baking. This is what gives the croissant its flaky, buttery flavor.
Croissants can be made in various flavours and with multiple fillings and toppings like, chocolate, jam and sometimes even savoury foods like cheese and ham.
My favourite type of croissant though, is the plain butter croissants, which when had fresh out of the oven, just melt in your mouth!

Khush]]> 2023-06-21 15:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2629265115 'Burger Monster' from America https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630778676 The best way to eat a burger, is to flip it upside down because the top bun is thicker and absorbs the juices better. The burger was invented in 1900 in New Haven, Connecticut. The place where the burger was born only serves it with onions, tomatoes, and cheese spread as a condiment, no ketchup or mayo!

Kabir Kapoor]]> 2023-06-23 05:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630778676 105202021 https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630799767 2023-06-23 06:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630799767 Dhokla - A snack treat from Gujarat! https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630818373 Dhokla is the local food of Gujarat. It is also a traditional food for me, since I am Gujarati. I visited my cousins at Baroda for the holidays and ate lots of dhokla for breakfast. I love to eat it.

Dhokla is usually eaten with green chutney. An interesting fact is that there are many different types of dhokla - over 20, like Khaman Dhokla, Green Peas Dhokla, Rava Dhokla etc.

Arham Shah
3M

]]> 2023-06-23 06:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630818373 Anay Gautam - Burgers in USA https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630829695 I enjoyed eating burgers in USA with french fries!

Did you know that in World War I, the US Government tried to rename hamburgers "liberty sandwhiches" because hamburgers got their name from the port of Hamburg in Germany!

There is a burger hall of fame in Seymour, Wisconsin.

People in America started to eat burgers as we know them today in the 1870's in the form a dish then called hamburger steak. ]]> 2023-06-23 06:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630829695 082202021 https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630889820 The perfect slice at the perfect price!!!!

PIZZA SLICE!

New York style pizza is made with a large hand tossed thin crust. You can buy a slice to go.

Italian immigrants brought pizza to NYC - and America - in the early 1900s.

FOOD TRUCKS!

NYC is famous for its food trucks. They sell hot dogs, ice creams, coffee, crepes, bagels and lots of other inexpensive foods.

DOUGHNUTS!!!

Dunkin’ is the most popular donut restaurant chain in America with almost 8000 stores.

Dutch settlers brought them to New York.
96 percent of Americans like donuts.

SNOW CONES

The history of snow cones is typically American and the treat dates back to the 1800s.

Tarini Sagar
3M

]]> 2023-06-23 08:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630889820 Korean Barbeque - A hot mess of yumminess! 022201819 https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630934294 We went for Korean Barbecue on our trip to Vietnam. Even though it’s Korean food it’s quite popular there! Korean barbecue is where you cook right at your table on a sizzling hot plate and everyone can eat what they want. You can grill meats and vegetables and even make your own fried rice.
The little plates that come out as accompaniments are called Banchan and can be eaten while you wait and also with the grilled food. It was a smokey yummy experience!

Arissa Oza
3M]]> 2023-06-23 09:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2630934294 Vietnamese Pho-ntastic - Viaan Shah 3M https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631449264 Interesting Fact : Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee in the world. Vietnam is the #1 producer of robusta beans in the world. (This means that A LOT of people in the world are drinking coffee made from beans grown in Vietnam, but may not know it -- which means it's actually a very familiar flavor profile!)

The Interesting coffee we tried was the Kopi Luwak

It’s the world’s most expensive coffee, and it’s made from poop. Or rather, it’s made from coffee beans that are partially digested and then pooped out by the civet, a catlike creature. A cup of kopi luwak, as it’s known, can sell for as much as $80 in the United States.]]> 2023-06-24 13:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631449264 Creamy Dreamy Risotto https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631548693 Risotto is called as the world's most challenging dish.
This classic Italian dish is comfort food at its best. But did you know that in spite of its simplicity, even accomplished cooks cower in fear at the prospect of making it?
This Rissotto that I had is a speciality of Southern Tyrol. It's a Rucola Risotto cooked in broth and topped with strawberries.
It was delicious.

YUVRAJ SHAH]]> 2023-06-24 21:37:26 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631548693 BIBIMBAP https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631652648 The term bibim means mixing and bap is cooked rice. Bibimbap is warm cooked rice served with vegetables, meat and sauce of your choice. It is mixed thoroughly before serving. I ate this on my trip to Singapore.
Fun fact : The different colours of a bibimbap mixture represents the different regions of united Korea.
Naia Marwaha 3M]]> 2023-06-25 07:59:40 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631652648 Saisha Mulchandani https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631656019 Cheese Fondue

We had cheese fondue on the breath taking alps of Switzerland .
Cheese fondue became popular during the 1800s in the French and Swiss regions of the alps.
It is a combination of Swiss cheeses Such as Gruyere and Emmenthaler.
Fondue was born out of necessityTo use aged cheese and bread During the winter months When fresh food was not Available
Fun fact is no double dipping is allowed
Fondue is the French word for melted .]]> 2023-06-25 08:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631656019 Trip to Bali, Indonesia. Land of the God's! https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631659883 Balinese food is also influenced by many other ethnic cultures. Like Indian, Japanese, European, seafood etc. Balis population consist of 80% Hindu and is very influenced by Indian culture.

Bali's most popular dish is Nasi Goreng. A fragrant rice dish made from chicken, prawns, and vegetables, topped with shredded omelet or a fried egg, I find it to be the ultimate in comfort food.

I call it "Nasi De Goreng"

One of the best desserts was a acai smoothie bowls I ate in Bali. Frozen acai is layered with crunchy granola and topped with blueberries, strawberries, banana and bee pollen. It is very healthy dessert which has lots of antioxidants.

Rayhaan Godhwani 3M.

]]> 2023-06-25 08:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631659883 Mambo Italiano !!! https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631688671 Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world. Pizza originally was made without cheese. Marco Polo got back the method of making noodles from china back to Italy.

Rudransh Miglani 3 M ]]> 2023-06-25 10:35:51 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631688671 Very Nice Chicken Rice https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631726731 Hainanese Chicken Rice -
It is a very famous dish found at almost all the eateries in Singapore. It is considered as one of the national dishes of the country.
The Hainanese community introduced Chicken rice to Singapore. Immigrants from Hainan who had moved to South-east Asia in the 19^th and early 20^th centuries brought the recipe along with them and modified it over time with local influences.

Saamir Chandran - 3M]]> 2023-06-25 13:05:35 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631726731 Turkey - Where taste meets tradition https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631776964 Turkish cuisine is the cuisine of Turkey and the Turkish diaspora. It is largely the heritage of Ottoman cuisine, which can be described as a fusion and refinement of Mediterranean, Balkan, Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Eastern European cuisines.

We were in a local restaurant of Cappadocia where we tried the Labneh, Girit ezme, Zentinyagli (artichoke dish) and Coban Salatasi (local turkish salad).

Labneh is made of hungcurd, dill leaves and cucumbers. Girit ezme is another famous dip made with ezine cheese, curd cheese, pistachios and walnuts. It was very pungent.

Zentinyagli was artichokes stuffed with vegetables. It had a strong lemony flavour but I really liked it because it had a lot of vegetables.

Coban Salatasi was their local salad consisting of tomatoes, cucumbers, long green peppers, onion and flat leaf parsley.

Krishiv Desai - 3M

]]> 2023-06-25 15:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631776964 Stroopwafle - Netherlands https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631787757 Stroopwafle is a Dutch cookie. It’s a well known Dutch treat popular throughout the Netherlands and abroad . There are many different stories about Stroopwafle one such story says -
It started as a mere cookie to enjoy with a cup of coffee/tea served by placing over the cup of hot coffee /tea, when someone decided to make it into a better biscuit/cookie by adding caramel with cinnamon between the waffle and the Stroopwafle was created .(syrup-waffle)

Devaditya Dangat - 3M ]]> 2023-06-25 16:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2631787757 English Breakfast by Riaan Dodeja 3M https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2632122254 Also called as Fry Up! ]]> 2023-06-26 03:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2632122254 Singapore local noodles https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2633851194 Noodles in Singapore are mainly Chinese noodles. They taste like fresh prawn out of the sea and cooked in the Singapore regions.
Fun fact : they can be made in less than 5 minutes.
It originated from China. ]]> 2023-06-28 01:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2633851194 Chicken wings from singapore https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2633854579 Chicken wings in Singapore is very spicy that the mouth burns. It’s made in multiple sauces of China origin. It taste like hard first and then a little tender. ]]> 2023-06-28 01:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/a_lokhandwala1/881w005vmjgacbv5/wish/2633854579