In Foer's article, "Against Meat" he recalls that the meats he ate during his childhood were an important part of his memories. He also proceeds to convey that it is possible to attach those memories to a new handle. While I agree that foods can channel important memories, I do disagree that those memories can be attached to anything else effectively. Once I associate something with a certain memory, then that never changes. For me, cheeseburgers will always remind me of relaxing Sunday barbecues and preparing meals with my father. I don't think that I could ever associate those specific memories with anything other than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers will always remain a comfort food because of the many memories I have attached to them. There is not a single other handle that would accurately or effectively carry those memories for me.
I love that picture, I don't think I'd eat a burger that didn't have bacon on it. That burger looks almost perfect however. In response to food having a cultural connection, every region or country has a food that they are famous for. We don't associate pasta and pizza with African people, nor do we associate hot dogs with the French. Food comes from different backgrounds and ideas. No one dish is the exact same, regardless of the chef. Family gathers on holidays for me consist of traditional soul food that will probably never chance. I agree with Foer that food has a connection to culture.
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