"Eating Ethics": cooking up a storm, academically. (1st January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Crane, Jonathan K.
• Is Part Of: Food, culture, & society. Volume 24:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 156
• Page End: 164
• Publication Date: 2021-01-01
• Subjects: Eating -- cooking -- ethics -- experiential -- pedagogy; Food -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Nutrition policy -- Periodicals; 641
• DOI: 10.1080/15528014.2020.1859924
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-7443

Abstract

ABSTRACT: 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.