Flavor of Asia DOCX

Title	Flavor of Asia
Author	Gelina Rose Bambalan
Pages	3
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BAMBALAN, Gelina Rose A. Hist 2 T-1R December 3, 2013 More often than not, history is associated to people and the places coupled with particular dates. Zialcita presented history in a different light, or should I say, a different flavor. He echoed the "identity crisis" existing in the Philippines through its "confusing" cuisine as cited in the article. Asian cuisine is famous (or infamous, for some) for its over-flowing spices which enkindle the dish with strong smell and taste. It was rather observed that Filipino dishes tend to be on the sour side of our flavor palette. Thus, the argument goes, does Philippines exemplify the so-called "Asian" way? Or, does the Philippines deserve to be called Asian? "Why insist on an Asian Flavor?" is a lengthy article, as expected with historical accounts. But as much as the article discusses food origins that can make your tummy feel hunger, it is loaded with information – evidences regarding Filipino cuisine and what its place should be in Asia. Are we really confused? The possibility of confusion in the country's cuisine was mentioned due to its colonization. As a Filipino, I believe we are not confused. We are just in possession of a kitchen that has the ability to fuse the flavors of Asia and also those beyond Asia with a pop of Filipino taste, making it somehow original. And that makes our identity. Asians are believed to have this resilience in tolerating different cultures. "We" can accept the fact that we are inch by inch different; nevertheless, there exists an interconnected nature which brings us courage to make the idea of Asia real....