For my final project, I will be exploring the rich history and cultural diversity of New Orleans through an illustrative compilation/time capsule of historical recipes. These cookbooks, selected based on their representation of different eras and cultural influences, will serve as my own personal windows into the city’s evolving culinary identity. Although I have never been to or eaten in New Orleans, I will look into the historical context of each cookbook, discussing the cooking techniques, ingredients, and the cultural significance of the recipes they contain. By examining a number of different authors and contributors, I hope to shed light on the individuals who have shaped New Orleans’ culinary landscape into what it is. Additionally, I will provide modern interpretations of select recipes that have contributed to my own exploration of identity in America, demonstrating how these culinary traditions continue to influence contemporary New Orleans, American, and other worldly cuisines.
Research Project Post #2
Aug 30th, 2023 by jalomari