For my food essay, I wanted to connect my essay to my culture. Since I was young, food has played an important role in understanding my heritage. My mom always made it her priority to make sure that I knew that I was not only an American, but also Salvadoran. One way she has done this is through her cooking. Salvadoran dishes have played an important part in my life. Among my favorite dishes my mother makes is pupusas. They are tortillas stuffed with cheese, beans, or other ingredients. They are always served with sauce and curtido (cabbage relish).
I remember the first time I went to El Salvador, the first dish I had was pupusas. I felt a great sense of pride and honor knowing my family came from this amazing country. I am beyond thankful for my mother doing her best to make sure I was aware and proud of my heritage. For that I am always thankful, and every time I am home, she also makes sure there are pupusas. For my essay, I want to show the importance of how food can have a significant impact on getting close to our cultures. Food always plays an important role in helping us understand our heritage.
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