globalization, the expansion of world cuisine, and the emergence of cultural influences
Introduction Globalization is the intensification of connections across distance through trade, migration, technology, empire, media, and shared cultural awareness. Food makes this process visible because ingredients, cooking techniques, restaurant formats, and ideas about taste constantly move between societies. The original essay correctly uses Manfred Steger’s theory of globalization, identifies East Asia as a major influence on world cuisine, and uses sushi as an example of cultural circulation. It also includes

