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urielninamakinta0121TRAVELOGUE Travelogue writers and writings:
*A piece of writing about travel Kacie Rose: You Deserve Good Gelato
Frances Mayes: A Place in the World
*A talk or lecture on travel usually accompanied Peter Mayle: My Twenty-five Years in
by a film or slides A narrated motion picture Provence
about travel Dave Barry: Best. State. Ever.
Mark Adams: Meet Me in Atlantis
*A movie, book, or illustrated lecture about the Kate Betts: My Paris Dream
places visited and experiences encountered by a Bill Bryson: The Road to Little Dribbling
traveler
FOOD WRITING
*Is a person's account of a journey to another
country or place with many personal impressions Food writing is a nonfiction category of writing
and experiences supported by image that focuses on the topic of food. It often takes the
form of creative nonfiction in memoirs and essays,
but it can also include histories and scientific
explanations.
Food writing is topic-centered, and not considered
Steps in writing a travelogue a genre in itself. Rather, it can encompass or
borrow from a wide range of genres, including
1. Decide in your purpose. journalism, recipe books, memoirs, or travelogues.
2. Take note of everything that you see.
3. Take as many pictures as possible. Steps in writing food writing
4. When you return home, take time to review 1. Don’t be picky- If you’re a culinary expert, then
your recordings. you’ll be expected to have a wide range of
knowledge across different cuisines—that’s a
5. After writing the outline, you can already start knowledge you can only acquire if you aren’t
writing your travelogue. afraid to try new things.
2. Capture the experience.
Look for multi-sensory ways to describe food and
the experience of eating. When you eat, you often
Why is travelogue Important?
engage multiple senses, so don’t just talk about
what your tastebuds are experiencing.
Travelogues are significant because they provide
valuable insights into different cultures, inspiring 3. Don’t forget the people.
readers to explore the world. By sharing personal On the surface, food writing is about food. But if
experiences and observations, travel writers foster you look deeper, you’ll see that it’s really about
empathy and understanding, allowing readers to people and their land, culture, history, and
connect with diverse lifestyles and traditions. traditions.
Moreover, travelogues often capture historical 4. What’s new to you isn’t necessarily “strange.”
contexts, preserving perspectives that can inform There are some words you just shouldn’t use in
future generations. They blend storytelling with your food writing. A certain dish may seem “odd,”
exploration, encouraging curiosity and adventure. “strange,” or “weird” to you, but it might be a
Ultimately, travelogues enrich our understanding common, even central part of other cultures.
of the world, reminding us of the beauty of
discovery and the shared human experience.
5. Consult experts or locals
If you’re exploring a food territory that’s new to
you, it’s a good idea to consult experts or locals
who can provide feedback and make sure your
coverage is accurate, but also respectful of the
local culture.
6. Try a variety of writing styles
The world of food writing offers endless
possibilities, so don’t pigeonhole yourself into just
writing reviews.
7. Embrace different forms of media
Yes, this is an article about food writing, but if
you’re trying to build your platform and break
out as an authoritative voice on food, you should
embrace social media and other outlets.
Examples of Food Writing
“Don’t Eat Before Reading This” by Anthony
Bourdain
This 1999 article in The New Yorker is what led to
Anthony Bourdain’s breakout book, Kitchen
Confidential.
“Home Cooking Can Be a Feminist Act” by
Nigella Lawson
In this essay, food writer Nigella Lawson insists
that she’s not a chef; rather, she takes pride in
being a home cook, and encourages others to stop
saying they’re “just” a home cook.
“The Modern Hunter-Gatherer” by Michael
Pollan
Michael Pollan is best known for his writings that
explore the socio-cultural impacts of food.
In “The Modern Hunter-Gatherer,” Pollan
describes his first experience hunting, offering his
perspective of the entire process, from the kill to
the presentation at the table.
