Food & Nutrition Scholar
It’s been a while since I’ve written in this space. That’s because over the last couple of months I’ve been on the move, leaving New York in early December and settling in New Orleans, our new home away from Puerto Rico. On our way North to South, we drove through West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee, … Continue reading Encountering comidas in my new home away from home
Travel allows experiencing alternate lives, even if for a short time. I was recently in Spain for a 10-day vacation. Much to write from this trip, but I will begin with some musings about the meal schedule in the country. First, some basic information…. There are five main meals in Spain. The day starts with … Continue reading Learning to eat in Spain
Last week the Fundación Sabores Dominicanos hosted its third Foro Gastronómico, titled, “Emprende e Innova“. The forum hosted APEGA Sociedad Peruana de Gastronomia, along with local and international experts to discuss the culinary innovation in the country. I am honored to say I was among those experts, participating via video to share the talk titled “Importancia de … Continue reading Supporting investment in Dominican gastronomy: An invited talk
Dominican cuisine is often summed up in a few main iconic dishes, including La Bandera (rice, beans and meat), sancocho, and mangú. As the case of neighboring Puerto Rico and Cuba, the cuisine is influenced by the historic amalgamation of culinary traditions from the indigenous Tainos, the Spanish colonizers, and the African slaves. Additionally, Dominican cuisine … Continue reading A First Taste of Santo Domingo
I started this post almost a month ago, in an airplane, on my way to New Orleans. The trip was one last vacation before the start of the spring semester. However, as a food scholar, a trip to a city like New Orleans will inevitably become work related. New Orleans is famous for its restaurants. … Continue reading Eating History in New Orleans
After many months of planning an educational trip to Cuba, there we were. Enjoying the warmth and sea breeze under a clear Habana sky, taking part of our first programmed activity in the land of Marti. The tour guide built up the group’s enthusiasm about our “first encounter with Cuban food.” First, drinks. It started with a refreshing … Continue reading A “First” Cuban Meal
Melissa Fuster, PhD 