A tried and true way to penetrate a community at the grass roots level is through events that include food.

The history of food has helped shape culture in the U.S. Have you ever wondered what the food you eat everyday can tell you about where you come from?

Have you ever wondered why people from different parts of the world eat different types of food? Do you ever ask yourself why certain foods or culinary traditions are so important to your culture?

There is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think.