Guacamole originated in ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, particularly with the Aztecs in Mexico. The word comes from the Nahuatl "ahuacamolli," meaning "avocado sauce." Originally mashed with a stone mortar and pestle, modern guacamole combines ripe avocados with lime juice, salt, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and chili peppers. It's a versatile...

For this lab, we were instructed to view a movie entitled : “Como Agua para Chocolate” or “Like Water for Chocolate”, and analyze it, by finding six metaphors, 3 of which relating to food. Here are the ones I was able to find, as well as my detailed deduction as to what they are pretaining to:

Sushi, originating in Japan, has become a culinary phenomenon embraced worldwide. From its humble beginnings as a preservation method for fish, sushi has evolved into a delicacy celebrated for its intricate flavors and artistic presentation. Its cultural significance extends beyond mere food; sushi symbolizes craftsmanship, tradition, and the...

For our second Lab, we ventured to Jean-Talon Market, taking in the various fresh goods available to locals here in Montréal. We were asked to answer certain questions on the product selection, ethnography of the market, as well as our opinion on the purpose of public markets in general. Lastly, like in Lab 1, we had to find 5...