"Eating Ethics": cooking up a storm, academically

Teaching about the ethical features of food and eating is perhaps best done through integrating experience and reflection. This article describes the evolution of one course that has students develop menus, plan, shop, prep, cook and serve meals that complement weekly themes. By combining hands-on c...

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Published inFood, culture, & society Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 156 - 164
Main Author Crane, Jonathan K.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Routledge 01.01.2021
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Appreciation
Civilization
Cooking
Eating
Ethics
experiential
Food preparation
Meals
pedagogy
Teaching
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Summary:Teaching about the ethical features of food and eating is perhaps best done through integrating experience and reflection. This article describes the evolution of one course that has students develop menus, plan, shop, prep, cook and serve meals that complement weekly themes. By combining hands-on culinary experience with in-depth critical discussions, the course simultaneously enhances these life-critical skills and deepens student appreciation of the ethical complexities inherent to nourishing civilization, individually and collectively.
ISSN:1552-8014
1751-7443
DOI:10.1080/15528014.2020.1859924