Outline
Name Amanpreet Singh
Student id 101493110
Main Message:
Food, particularly family recipes, serves as a powerful link to cultural identity and heritage for
immigrants. It becomes a stabilizer during challenging times, providing comfort, connection to roots,
and a means of preserving cultural traditions.
Supporting the Main Message:
Family Recipes as Cultural Anchors:
1 Family recipes embody cultural practices and traditions.
2 During the COVID-19 pandemic, the significance of these recipes became more pronounced.
3 Personal experiences, such as the emergency spine surgery of the author’s mother, highlight the role
of food in health and healing.
Food as a Bridge for Immigrants:
1 Food transcends language and cultural barriers, acting as a bridge for immigrants.
2 Examples from individuals like Karla Jubaily and Ria Gupta demonstrate how cooking traditional dishes
fosters a sense of community and connection with one's roots.
3 Challenges, such as language barriers and stigma, can be overcome through the sharing of food
experiences on social media.
Culinary Heritage as a Form of Communication:
1 Food serves as a form of communication and cultural transmission.
2 The experiences of the author and others illustrate how preparing and sharing meals express love,
care, and a sense of belonging.
3 The successful recreation of traditional dishes during challenging times becomes a tangible comfort for
immigrants, emphasizing the role of food in preserving culture.
Section: Introduction
Context:
The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant events into the author's life, including personal milestones
and a health crisis in the family. This period emphasized the importance of food, especially family
recipes, in providing comfort and connection.
Thesis Statement:
