{"id":1875,"date":"2025-12-18T15:19:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.ncsu.edu\/acoustic-forms\/?page_id=1875"},"modified":"2025-12-19T09:19:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:19:54","slug":"a-look-back-at-edible-narratives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.ncsu.edu\/acoustic-forms\/a-look-back-at-edible-narratives\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look Back at\u00a0Edible Narratives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rewatch the webinar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Edible Narratives: Stories of Food, Culture, and Change Webinar\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1147163359?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Takeaways from the Webinar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. <strong>Food as a Storytelling Tool<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students demonstrated how food can serve as a powerful medium for storytelling, connecting everyday dishes to larger themes of sustainability, culture, and environmental impact. From sourdough bread to Brunswick stew, each dish told a unique story about its origins, evolution, and significance in North Carolina\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong><strong>The Edible Humanities Fair<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The event showcased the culmination of a semester-long project in Dr. Cindy Rosenfeld\u2019s Environmental Communication course. Students presented their research-backed dishes at a public potluck, blending academic theory with hands-on creativity. Each plate was paired with a three-minute story, offering a deeper understanding of the cultural and environmental narratives behind the food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. <strong>The Role of Local Foods<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>North Carolina\u2019s local foods, such as sweet potatoes, pecans, and pimento cheese, were celebrated for their cultural, historical, and economic importance. Students explored how these ingredients reflect the state\u2019s identity and how they adapt to changing environmental and social conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. <strong>Sustainability in Action<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The event highlighted the importance of sustainable food practices, encompassing everything from sourcing local ingredients to minimizing waste. Students shared how their projects encouraged them to think critically about the environmental impact of food production and consumption, inspiring attendees to make more intentional choices in their own lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. <strong>Community Engagement and Reflection<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The event fostered meaningful conversations about food, culture, and identity. Attendees were invited to reflect on their own food traditions and consider how they can support local agriculture and sustainable practices. 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