Everyone has their own food ways. There's more to eating than just what your diet consists of. They describe not only what is eaten, but also how people view their food. Food ways encompasses everything from how food is produced to how it is prepared and disposed of. They can represent a way of life.

Our Food Ways

Abenaki

The Abenaki are the original Vermonters. Abenaki bands are in New Hampshire, Canada, and Maine, with the Western Abenaki living here in Vermont and New Hampshire and the Eastern Abenaki living in Maine. They have lived here for thousands of years, developing a culture and identity distinct from other nations. However, they came under threat in the 1600s when Europeans came to the area. Europeans stole land from Abenaki families, introduced new diseases, and changed the physical land by cutting down trees, introducing new plants and animals, and introducing new plant diseases. However, several Abenaki bands and historical organizations are working to preserve and teach the Algonquin language and traditional ways. Click the button above to find out more!

United States

The U.S. is a country composed of several cultures and traditions which means that the cuisine of the U.S. is wonderfully diverse. The main methods of food production are industrial farming. But, how do these jobs get done and who does them? Click the button above to find out more!

Non-Meat Eating

What if you don't like veggies? Eating that gross canned stuff is enough to make anyone stick out their tongue. Fresh food is always better. But cuisine isn't just meat or vegetables. There are so many more delicious options and nutritional benefits that can be described here.