Gastronomists study 100 years of menus to reveal food's political power

Health Nutrition Gastronomists study 100 years of menus to reveal food's political power Menus from 457 diplomatic meals served in Portugal reveal how food can make and break alliances. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. A nice, warm meal is one of the great unifiers. Food communicates everything from love and tradition like a home cooked dinner with all of the trimmings and even political stances. At a state dinner, food has the power to cultivate understanding across cultures-or potentially create tensions.