Why Apple Pie Isn't American

The video explores the global origins of foods commonly associated with specific cultures, such as apple pie and pizza. It highlights how most ingredients in these dishes are not native to the countries they are associated with. The video discusses the global interconnectedness of food, driven by colonialism and trade, and how different regions depend on foods domesticated elsewhere. It also touches on cultural identity, emphasizing that despite the foreign origins of ingredients, dishes are still identified with their respective cultures.

What does the phrase 'as American as apple pie' imply about the origins of apple pie ingredients?

List the regions where the main ingredients of Italian pizza originated.

What is the significance of the statement that '2/3 of the calories consumed in each of the world's countries come from crops or animals domesticated far away'?

Explain how globalization has affected the dependency of countries on food sources.

Discuss the implications of identifying with a particular cuisine despite its global origins.