by Denise Brown
Last week at a thought-provoking Panel on Food Sustainability sponsored by your MCA, I was reminded that “we are what we eat”!
The comment was made in the context of new Canadians, and their attachment to the food that they grew up with. But their food choices will grow exponentially as their kids discover the myriad cuisine options that surround all Canadians!
In Montgomery alone, we can “sup” on food originating in different regions of China, the Middle East, Korea, Austria, Vietnam, Mexico, as well as Alberta Beef, and more. As I reflected, I remembered so many times on my travels asked, “what is the typical Canadian food?” In France, you will eat French food; in Japan, Japanese; in Türkiye, Turkish food; in Colombia, Colombian; and so on. Their national cuisines reinforce their identity. Well, dear reader, so does ours!
Canada is diverse and multicultural. We celebrate that! Our multitude of world food options is a reflection of the richness of our national cultural diversity! We eat it, we love it! When we travel, sometimes we get a little weary of the singular cuisines of the places we visit and wish: Can’t we choose curry? Or pizza? Or shawarma? Or Korean BBQ? Or a taco? We can do that at home, right? In point of fact, we are eating our Canadian diversity and identity without realizing it.
So, let’s admit it: “we are what we eat”—our diverse population brings a richness of colours, flavours, and textures into our daily lives. It’s our identity! And it can be reinforced right here in Montgomery at our many international Canadian eateries! And most offer MCA members a 10% discount!
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