March 23 - Today, we continued our discussion about culture and food. What is one dish from your culture that is a must-have as a representation of your culture? Identify the dish and explain what it is and why it is significant.

Response: A must-have dish in my culture is rice and beans. No matter what occasion it is, when my family meets up with each other my mom will cook rice and beans in some shape or form. Essentially, she cooks a pot of white rice or yellow rice (a more mushy rice with a yellow color) with black or brown beans, bay leaves, and green olives. This dish is significant because it is one of my mom's signature Puerto Rican dishes that the entire family loves. I personally used to dislike this dish (I was a picky eater), but ever since 2021 I will never skip out on this meal when it is presented.

Summary: Today, we worked on our Cultural Food Presentation.

Reflection: Culturally significant dishes in families are great ways to connect the whole family together.

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