(Blog 12) Proposal of Topic

For my hypertext essay, I would like to introduce people to a little bit about Brazil’s history and then link these historical facts to how Brazil has one of the most diverse cuisines in the world. 
  
First, I will talk a little about Brazilian culture; since, I believe no one will be able to appreciate our diverse cuisine without knowing a bit about our history. Then, I will explain the breakdown of the 5 regions in Brazil: North, North East, West Central, South East and South. Within this section I will explain that when different cultures settled in these areas they automatically influenced the cuisine. I will talk about specific ingredients that are native to each region. Next, I will talk about how Brazilians are proud of their melting pot cuisine just like they are of their own heritage. Last but not least, I will like to provide some recipes that are unique to each region.
 

Thesis statement: Each group of people in Brazil introduced different foods and ways of cooking to the country.  By further analyzing these regions we are able to tell the differences in its cooking that reflects its diversity.

My research will be based on information I found in books and scholarly articles:

1.       Katz, Solomon H., and William Woys Weaver. Encyclopedia of Food and Culture.

Vol. 3. New York: Scribner, 2003.

2.       Ember, Melvin, and Carol R. Ember. Countries and Their Cultures.

Vol. 4. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2001.

3.       Chou, Hsiao-Ching. "Seattle Post-Intelligencer." Brazil’s Melting Pot Popular Foods Are

Flavored By A Blend Of Cultures From Around The World  (2002). STLPI. Web. 24 Mar. 2012.

4.       Locricchio, Matthew. Cooking of Brazil. Tarrytown: Benchmark, 2012. Ebook Library.

Web. 28 Mar. 2012.

5.       Belanger, Craig. "Brazil." Our World: Brazil (2011): 1-8. History Reference Center.

Web. 24 Mar. 2012

6.       Hollander, Malika. "Delicious Dishes." Brazil: The People (2003): 26-29.

History Reference Center. Web. 24 Mar. 2012.

7.       Sokolov, Raymond. "Soul Food In The New World." Natural History 99.8 (1990): 74.

History Reference Center. Web. 24 Mar. 2012.

8.      Malvagno, Augusta R. Brazilian Foods & Culture / Italian Foods & Culture / Jewish

              Foods & Culture. 2nd ed. Vol. 46. New York: Media Source, 2000.