Cooking Quote by Jon Rubin
“When we travel for research our strategy is to simply move from kitchen to kitchen. It's truly a wonderful way to travel - food shopping, cooking and eating in one home for lunch and then another for dinner. The process of cooking takes us immediately into the rituals and rhythms of daily life and also places us firmly in the position of learners. We were meet with incredible generosity by all of the families we ate with.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Practice of Food‑Based Fieldwork, Jon Rubin, 2015
Traveling for research through shared meals immerses researchers in everyday life, fostering learning and generosity from hosts.
In simple terms: Cooking together creates learning and generosity.
Key Takeaway
Use shared meals to deepen research immersion.
Themes
learning
generosity
culture
food
fieldwork
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
academic
practical
When to use this quote
- field research
- cooking workshops
- host family stays
Key Concepts
anthropology
participatory research
social bonding
Questions to Reflect On
- What ethical considerations arise in culinary immersion?
- How can reciprocity be ensured?
A Different Perspective
May overlook power dynamics between researcher and host.
