Traditional American Foods
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31150/ajshr.v4i3.2059Keywords:
food, culture, American traditional American food, fast food, slow food, soul foodAbstract
Food plays a big role in American culture. As a nation founded by immigrants from around the world, the range and variety of American foods are as great as its ethnic diversity. The multicultural, egalitarian society of the United States makes it difficult to identify specific foods that accurately and inclusively represent the country. However, many dishes can be regarded as “American.” Popular traditional American foods of all time include hamburger, French fries, pizza, hot dogs, bagel, shrimps, lobster, chicken tenders, ice cream, donuts, potato chips, salads, cookies, cake, barbecue, cheesesteak, pork, canned or dried vegetables, and drinks like soda and wine. This is not an exhaustive list but only representative and somewhat subjective. This paper compiles different popular American foods one can expect in restaurants and streets all over the nation.
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