SOCIAL: GATEWAY FOODS

Foods are an expression of culture.  Culture can be defined as the shared believes, values and norms of a society.  With food and nutrition, there are certain foods that help bring forth and share the culture with others.  These are what I like to refer to as "gateway foods".  These foods appeal to people in a world that is becoming global through globalization.  Next time you see an interesting food, why not give it a try?  Who knows, you can be plesantly surprised.