Food all over the world, is a form of networking between groups of people. It allows people to form bonds with one another through the consumption of new and exciting tastes that they enjoy. “Food often represents an important expression of our identity, both as individuals and in reference to a broader ethnic, class or religious grouping.” (Atkins, 2001). Through food certain individuals are able to connect with other cultures without being able to speak the same language. Through this, people that travel the world and do not know the language of certain countries can interact with that culture by experiencing different cuisines from all over the world. This allows people to gain a whole new perspective on their own life through the discovery of new tastes.

Another form of sharing food experiences is through social media using applications such as Facebook and Instagram. The way that people connect on these media platforms is by cooking a meal and then taking a photo to upload to their desired social media page. Through this they are able to share with their family and friends what they are having for breakfast, lunch and dinner. One advantage of sharing food on social media is how easy it is to spread new cultural ideas and tastes, literally over the internet. If someone see’s what you have prepared for yourself this may make them want to try it also, broadening their cultural horizons. Even though this person may have never been to the country that the dish is from, but they are still able to feel a part of that culture and enjoy a bunch of new flavors that they may never would have experienced if they did not see the post online.

The consumption of Food is normally seen as a social experience in which you share with family or friends. Food networking is constantly around us as food is a part of our everyday lives.

Atkins, P. & Bowler, I. (2001). The Origins of Taste. In Food In Society. New York: Oxford University Press 

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