U J: NITY WEEK AT TCN Unity Week is a collaboration between TCNJs Division of Human Resources and TCNJ Dining Services. We both believe that diversity is a fundamental objective and something to be celebrated. We are excited to celebrate our diverse world Celebrating the Diversity through food this week and hope you enjoy what we have prepared. of Our Campus Culture 1855 Room tcnj.sodexomyway.com September 28th - October 2nd hr.pages.tcnj.edu 11:30 AM - 2 PM Sponsored by TCNJ Dining Services and the Division of Human Resources Join us in celebrating the unique flavors of the world! Thursday Italian Enjoy five delicious themed menus all week long! Tuesday Irish Since the Roman Empires, Italians have prided themselves on their ability to cook and use food to bring Monday: Chinese Irish cuisine is extremely unique because it has evolved from centuries of political and social change. together friends and family. The Italian tradition is to eat large lunches with family consisting of pastas, The Irish are very resourceful and utilized the crops grown and the animals farmed in their temperate pizza, meat, chicken, and of course, dessert! The dinner course is much simpler, consisting of Tuesday: Irish climate. In the 16th century, the potato was introduced and drastically influenced Irish cuisine, making antipastos, fruits, and vegetables. it heavily associated with Ireland. Throughout the years, different regions have displayed their own unique ways of cooking. The North Wednesday: Soul Food As a result of the Irish Potato Famine in the 18th century, the Irish have become extremely resourceful developed Tuscan beef while the South of Italy developed provolone and mozzarella cheeses as well as and have learned to use all of their resources to cook meals. Presently, most Irish meals consist of different fruits. The Italian cuisine has evolved due to bordering countries. Thursday: Italian mostly vegetables and potatoes with a meat-typically beef. Today, there are still distinct characteristics that distinguish the cooking of the North and the South. Potatoes still remain a staple food in the Irish culture and are served with any meal. Other commonly Each region carries its own traditions in cooking that reflect the history and culture. Common foods Friday: Indian eaten foods are barely, wheat, trout, beef, mutton, pork, and cabbage. include pasta, potatoes, olives, peppers, chicken, tomatoes, garlic, fish, and eggplant. Creamy Potato Soup Irish Beef Stew Pasta Fagioli Soup Monday Chinese Traditional Shepard’s Pie Tortellini Soup Throughout its history, China's growing population has been difficult to feed. By 1000 A.D., China's Vegetarian Shepard’s Pie Steak Braciole population reached 100 million. The Chinese constantly had to adapt new eating habits because of the scarcity of food. Meat was scarce, so dishes were created using small amounts of meat mixed with rice Stuffed Cabbage Cheese Lasagna or noodles, both of which were more plentiful. Vegetables were added, and stir-frying, the most Peas & Onions Stuffed Calamari common method of cooking, became a way to conserve fuel by cooking food quickly. The Chinese follow the spiritual teaching of balance signified by yin ("cool") and yang ("hot"). This Irish Soda Bread Escarole & White Beans philosophy encourages the Chinese to find a balance in their lives, including in the foods they eat. Irish Cream Bundt Cake Focaccia Bread & Bread Sticks While preparing meals, they strive to balance the color, texture, or types of food they choose to eat. Limoncello Cake Rice is China's staple food and is served with any meal. Scallions, bean sprouts, cabbage, and gingerroot are other traditional foods. The most commonly eaten meats are pork and chicken. Wednesday Soul Food Egg Drop Soup The term “soul food” was coined in the 1960’s, and typically represents the food culture of African Friday indian Corn Crab Soup Americans, prevalently found in the South. Though the term is relatively new, the cuisine dates back to African’s journey to America, where okra and fish were staples in the diet of Africans. Soul food chefs Chinese Ribs With a population of more than 1.2 billion people, India's cuisine includes a wide variety of regional began to cook different plants, such as collard greens, kale, and mustard. They were soon the crafters dishes most often divided into four sections: Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western. Because of Tofu Lo Mein of amazing dishes, such as spicy grilled catfish, cornbread, macaroni and cheese, and fried chicken. diverse climates throughout the regions, each section incorporates different spices, herbs, vegetables Salt and red pepper are typical ingredients used to spice up most soul foods and the most popular Shrimp Toast and fruits based on their local availability. Invasion, trade and colonialism played a large part in the cooking methods are frying and baking. development of Indian cuisine, dating back to 7000 BCE with the introduction of sesame, eggplant and Vegetable Fried Rice Gumbo cattle. It wasn't until 4,000 years later when spices like turmeric, cardamom, pepper and mustard, staples in modern Indian cuisine, were first used. Common foods included in Indian cuisine are rice, Shiitake Bok Choy Black Eye Pea Soup Assorted Chinese Sweets flour and a variety of lentils. Smothered Fried Chicken Mulligatawny Soup Cornbread Crusted Fried Flounder Whole Green Dal Macaroni & Cheese Chicken Tikka Masala Corn on the Cob with Smoked Chili Butter Palak Paneer Greens Beans with Smokey Turkey Legs Tangy Chick Peas Collard Greens Jasmine Rice Corn Bread/Biscuits Spiced Mustard Greens Peach Cobbler Naan Falooda