Analyzing the Food in My Fridge

In my family, there is almost no time to properly sit down and eat together. For the most part, dinner isn’t normally a “sit down” meal. Unfortunately, grab-and-go microwavable meals are sometimes the only available option when schedules get chaotic. While actually taking the time to properly look at the food that we have in our fridge, I noticed that we mostly have processed foods and food that is bought in bulk. For example, my dad went to Kroger yesterday and bought ten orange juices. TEN. When I asked him why he bought so many, he explained that there was a “good deal.” Turns out, all of the orange juices expire in about a week. After this conversation with my dad, I couldn’t help but draw similarities between the American family in the book that we analyzed. Just like them, they had way more food than they actually needed, microwaved meals, and unhealthy processed food. This made it clear to me that my family lacks a sense of culture or diversity. Instead of adding a flavor of our own heritage, we settle for what is most easily accessible. To be fair, there seems like there is simply no time to try to cook a traditional Irish dish every night. 

Although the families of Tingo and Shingkhey village may not have the same luxuries as typical American families like electricity, a big home, etc. They all have a greater sense of unity or family in their pictures. Also, the size of their families are a lot bigger than mine, and yet they still seem to be very close. On the other hand, their food is mostly fresh vegetables and much healthier types of food. Although they might lack easy accessibility to their food, their greater sense of family is ultimately more valuable in the bigger picture.