Foodie Find: California Cuisine — History, Features and Fun Facts

Om Paramapoonya is a foodie who can tell you all about “California cuisine”. Who was the first to use that food term and what people expect to eat when they visit or relocate to California.

California cuisine? What’s that? Uh (???) … duh?? Food prepared by California chefs.

Wild guess! (O.o)

Each bullet point presented below has been explored in much further detail by fellow foodie Om Paramapoonya and presented in an article titled: California Cuisine — History, Features and Fun Facts

• The term “California cuisine” was first used by food critics and magazine editors.
• California has diverse agriculture and people. Thus, the cuisine reflects the variety of local produce and seafood, and the fusion of ethnic diversities, mainly, Mexicans, Europeans, and Asians/Pacific Islanders.
• Californians have a health-conscious culture and food artisans, farmers’ markets and organic farming are highly respected, valued and appreciated.
• Signature dishes served in restaurants typically highlight: artichokes…