The Power of Food to Take Us Back to Our Roots

by surend626 | Nov 7, 2024 | Blogs

They say good food creates good talk, but how true is this for you? Remember your moments as you read today’s weblog!

They say that 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 puts you in a 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐝. </p>
<p>Have you ever gotten into a fight with your boyfriend/girlfriend, but after enjoying a delightful meal, the atmosphere surprisingly became lighter? … because SAME! </p>
<p>This blog features an Ethiopian and Eritrean dish that will not brighten up your feeling alone, as this meal was able to go on for many centuries and 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐬 between nations beyond East Africa.</p>
<p>An article by CNN in 2023 featured the best Ethiopian food, and to no surprise, Tibs was one of the displayed dishes! When it comes to Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, Tibs is among the most popular given its 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞, 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.</p>
<p>The origin of Tibs was rooted in the rich history of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Tibs was primarily served to honor guests and celebrate important events. Generally, serving good food to your visitors is a sign of 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 in almost all cultures in the world.</p>
<p>It is relatively customary that a host would want to showcase the quality of meat available in their home, as this often indicates their 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬. Similarly in the United States, it is a common American culture to serve turkey when hosting Thanksgiving.</p>
<p>Both Tibs and Turkey are for sharing because aside from showing generosity, these dishes are often the centerpiece of family gatherings, social events, and religious occasions. The act of sharing food symbolizes 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 in both cultures.</p>
<p>The preparation of Tibs is more than just a communal activity. It is an act that brings family members and loved ones together. And that’s what we were doing at 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫 when we first established our restaurant in the ‘80s!</p>
<p>At 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫, we have always taken pride in serving Tibs, honoring its amazing past while celebrating its place in modern cuisine. Come and experience the tibs-tastic dish and 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞!<br />

What’s your comfort food? Is it something tasty for you? Or anything from your childhood? Or a food that brings back a good memory when you eat it?

Aside from actual road trips or getaways, food can also bring us to wherever we want to go. Do you want to feel some Asian vibes in you? Get a ramen or sushi. Do you want to know how Emily felt when she was in Paris? Get a croissant for a snack!

These cravings are great, but there is something more to food and places, especially when that food you crave traces you back to your roots. This may be memories with your family when you still haven’t moved out, some after-school snack with your friends, or for those leaving out of town and abroad, you may even be thinking about and longing for the culture and tradition you are used to.

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These dishes that we are used to let us connect and feel the comforting feeling of home and preserve the traditions we once were a part of. It might go on from the very detailed experience of smelling your mom’s specialty or just something you never thought you’d enjoy but turned out to be your favorite.

In Eritrean and Ethiopian cultures, food is also a form of storytelling. Every dish holds a piece of history that will be passed down through the next generations. From one family to the other. There are a variety of associations between food and celebrations – and that’s what makes each culture unique worldwide!

For many, food is just a sustenance, but for us, at Red Sea Restaurant & Bar, we value our traditions and want to bring them out to the world. This is our way of keeping our heritage alive despite being on the other side of the world.