Essays and Research Papers on Cuisine & Cooking

This 5 page paper provides an overview of food safety. There is a focus on salmonella and appropriate governmental controls. Some history is included. While the paper focuses on food safety in America, other countries are referenced. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the food industry in France. Some information on farming is provided and a section on organic foods is also included. Mad cow disease and the French government's reaction is also discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 25 page report discusses Starbucks, the famous and now ubiquitous coffee company founded in Seattle and that almost single-handedly transformed the concept of what a coffee shop is. Starbucks made coffee “cool.” They gave the concept of a coffee house true “cachet.” That fact has had a tremendous impact on the coffee industry’s ...

This 5 page report discusses the “upscale” tastes of “yuppie cuisine” that has introduced delicacies such as exotic cheeses, bizarre fruits, raw fish, imported beers, and extremely high-priced coffee flavored with everything from fruit extracts to liquor into the eating experience of millions of Americans. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

7 pages. Ignorance of another culture's traditions leads to uninformed opinions that promote stereotyping, fear, and lack of appreciation for the people and tradition. In the world today, people tend to judge actions as either right or wrong, based on the values that they themselves hold. This paper focuses on the food ...

This 5 page paper looks at the importance of appearance and color in respect to food choices. The psychological effects of color as it respects food is discussed in depth. Some studies are cited. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper on beef irradiation. Irradiation is a process used to kill harmful molds, bacteria and pathogens in foods and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overall, it has been found to be a more effective process than traditional methods in addition to the fact that there ...

This 7 page paper looks at the topic by reviewing literature and then analyzing the issue. Many suggestions are made for improving customer service in businesses related to culinary arts. Attention is paid to restaurant management. Total Quality Management is briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper contends that McDonald's is still number one but highlights the attempts of Burger King and others to gain market share. Taste, marketing and other factors are explored and some statistics are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper delves into the world of the restaurant or inn manager. Communication skills, inclusive of written communication, are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper undertakes a diet analysis of a health twenty one year only male over a two day prod using the interactive healthy eating index. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 7 page paper examines some menus provided b the student and comments on their suitability for a forty year old overweight male. The paper then assesses a different menu for nutritional content and ends by discussing the responsibilities of caterers in providing healthy balanced meals for their customers.

This 7 page paper looks at Japanese fare and compares it with other types of foods. Reasons why it is healthy, and what to look out for, are key components of this well researched paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines the history and uses of garlic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 11 page paper discussing the issue of labeling genetically engineered foods in Canada. Currently within Canada recent consumer polls have indicated that over 95% of Canadians want genetically engineered (GE) or genetically modified (GM) foods labeled as such. While this may appear to be a straight forward issue simply resolved with mandatory ...

This 9 page paper looks at obesity and how fast food contributes to it. Suggestions for policy changes are made in respect to prohibiting fast food in schools, implementing advertising laws that prey on young people and taxing food for fat content. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper takes a look at restaurant layouts. Good and bad layouts are examined. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 23 page paper outlines the hey day of this industry in a small New Jersey town when the region supplied much of the world's caviar. The delicacy is explored and the way in which it is made is also discussed. This paper focuses on the history of caviar and how it ...

A 6 page paper which examines how Fisher’s style of writing, wit and humor in such texts as “The Art of Eating” and “With Bold Knife and Fork” have influenced American cuisine, focusing on the gastronomic pleasures and aesthetics of food Fisher’s writings inspire. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper is an example of a travel and restaurant review. Included are examples of scenery, restaurant fare, and a critique of the atmosphere. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper is an example of a travel and restaurant review. Included are examples of scenery, restaurant fare, and a critique of the atmosphere. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper examines some menus provided b the student and comments on their suitability for a forty year old overweight male. The paper then assesses a different menu for nutritional content and ends by discussing the responsibilities of caterers in providing healthy balanced meals for their customers.

This is a 9 page paper discussing genetic engineering in food. Genetic engineering (GE) or biotechnology in food involves the process of inserting genetic material into plant or animal breeds in the hopes to develop certain positive characteristics within that breed; characteristics which may have previously taken generations to propagate in the breed. In addition ...

This 3 page paper examines how food has been used by various societies as a symbol. This paper illustrates the many metaphorical roles that food has played in society and highlights the importance of these roles. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the background, history and marketing focus of the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida. Built as a luxury hotel in 1926, the hotel served as a VA hospital for a generation and stood empty for another decade. Renovations since 1983 have returned the hotel to its original splendor, ...