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Savoring the Sacred

Savoring the Sacred. Exploring India’s Religious Pluralism Through Foodways. How can we think deeply about the interplay of food and religion? . Food as community. Food as Diversity . Religious Diversity in India. Food as Complexity. Legendary Burgers

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Savoring the Sacred

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  1. Savoring the Sacred Exploring India’s Religious Pluralism Through Foodways

  2. How can we think deeply about the interplay of food and religion? Food as community

  3. Food as Diversity

  4. Religious Diversity in India

  5. Food as Complexity Legendary Burgers • That six-string on the wall isn’t just a guitar. And our proprietary blend of fresh beef isn’t just a burger. It’s a legend. And has been for nearly four delicious decades. Legendary 10 oz. Burger • Famous the world over: topped with seasoned bacon, two slices of Cheddar cheese, a crisp fried onion ring, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. S.O.B. Burger • Basted with spicy Chipotle Pepper puree and topped with Jack cheese. Served on a buttered-toasted bun with Hard Rock Guacamole & grilled onions. (From Menu )

  6. Food as Complexity

  7. Food as Complexity: The “Sacred” Cow

  8. What do the sources say?

  9. Food as Complexity • Hinduism – largely vegetarian, no beef • Islam – beef OK, but no pork, added nuts, raisins, and leavened bread • Jainism – no root vegetables, especially onions and garlic, no alcohol, honey, or meat. • Buddhism – mostly vegetarian, meat OK if it died of “natural causes” • Christianity – added baked goods, biscuits, jam. A great and simple resource on Indian Food and Religion – http://www.indianetzone.com/37/religious_influence_on_indian_food_indian_cuisine.htm

  10. Indian Food Complexity in Action • Dabbawallahs have been collected and delivering home-cooked lunch tiffins to Mumbai workers for 120 years. • 200,000 per day; only one mistake per million deliveries

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