project 1.1 - lived experience project 1

The power of food to evoke memories and transport us to the past is truly remarkable. Whether it’s a slice of birthday cake from our childhood or a beloved holiday dish, the taste, smell, and of food can trigger vivid recollections of people, places, and experiences. Food has the ability to create connections and leave indelible impressions, whether it’s a treasured family recipe or a spontaneous adventure. Sharing a meal with loved ones can be an incredibly personal and emotional experience bonds and creates memories that endure a lifetime.

For this project, we each explored a specific memory of a meal that had a significant impact on us. personal experience, we delved into aspects like the historical background, production process, and food itself, as well as the stories, fables, and personal memories associated with it. By examining both and emotional aspects of food consumption, we gained a deeper understanding of its significance in and texture create lasting spontaneous culinary experience that strengthens

Through this and journey of the both the logical in our lives.

In the western region of India, specifically in the state of Gujarat, the kite festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm. During this festive occasion, children can be seen on the rooftops, merrily flying kites, while their mothers are busy preparing a special Gujarati dish called “undhiyu.”

Undhiyu holds immense popularity and is traditionally cooked on the day of the kite festival. As the festival draws near, my mother would embark on a quest to gather all the necessary vegetables that go into the preparation of undhiyu. Typically, around ten seasonal vegetables are required to create this delectable dish.

Every year, our entire family would assemble at my gradma’s house, which became our customary gathering place for the festival. Early in the morning, we would eagerly rush to the rooftops, clutching our kites, joining countless others in this joyous spectacle. The terraces would be filled with people, their voices echoing through the air as they shouted and danced with excitement.

Meanwhile, the moms of the house would be occupied in the kitchen, diligently preparing the undhiyu. The process was meticulous and timeconsuming. As the day progressed, it would finally be time for our muchawaited lunch. I vividly remember my mother calling out my name, and my siblings and I would hasten home to savor the undhiyu. Gathering around the floor with mats, we eagerly awaited our turn as my mother filled our plates. The anticipation would build as we waited for everyone to receive their meals, eager to commence our communal dining experience.

Undhiyu would be accompanied by piping hot puris, a type of whole wheat puff bread, and jalebis, an irresistible sweet treat. This harmonious combination of flavors and textures holds a special place in our hearts, evoking cherished memories that will forever remain etched in our minds.