Fortune cookies, California roll, apple pie, cioppino, enchilada or mofongo; momos, pasty, empanada, and pierogi. The food we eat is the story of religion, culture, race and identity. It is the story of the agricultural revolution, the Silk Road, the Columbian Exchange, economic hardships, imperialism, immigration, and Instagram & TikTok. In this course, we will tackle the topic of food by studying its history, by reading works from chefs, food historians and food critics, and by diving into the world of food television and documentaries. Finally, we will explore our own histories with food and how food has affected our lives and our families’ stories.