A pinch of tradition and innovation in the contemporary cuisine: towards an anthropology of cooking

Pitadas sobre tradição e inovação na cozinha contemporânea: por uma antropologia do cozinhar

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https://doi.org/10.36920/esa-v25n3-1

Abstract

Gastronomy and the kitchen participate in a structured process in cultural and symbolic practices that have references in broader social dynamics. Cooking and eating are synergistic steps in man's relationship with nature, as well as with his culture. Through observation of the work of Chef Massimo Bottura – portrayed in a documentary series produced by Netflix, entitled Chef’s Table – and of practices found in a professional kitchen studied in the city of Pelotas/RS, this paper analyzes issues pertinent to tradition and innovation in the gastronomic scenario. To achieve the objectives of the discussion, we used documentary analysis, literature review and ethnographic research. This work contributes to the debate on issues related to continuities, ruptures and coexistence generated and modified by the action of professional cooks.

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  • Nicole Weber Benemann, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel), Brasil

    Doutoranda em Antropologia pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Antropologia da Universidade Federal de Pelotas (PPGAnt/UFPel) e professora de Gastronomia da UFPel.
    E-mail: nikawb@gmail.com

  • Renata Menasche, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brasil

    Doutora em Antropologia Social, professora do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Antropologia da Universidade  Federal de Pelotas (PPGAnt/UFPel) e do Programa de Pós-Graduação em  Desenvolvimento Rural da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (PGDR/UFRGS), coordenadora do Grupo de Estudos e Pesquisas em Alimentação, Consumo e Cultura (GEPAC).
    E-mail: renata.menasche@gmail.com

Capa da Revista Estudos Sociedade e Agricultura, v. 25, n. 3, out. 2017 a jan. 2018, com os temas Cultura Alimentar, Questão Ambiental, Desenvolvimento Rural, Pensamento Social, Imprensa Camponesa, Agricultura Familiar e Resenha.

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Published

2017-09-29

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Vol. 25 No. 3: Estudos Sociedade e Agricultura (outubro de 2017 a janeiro de 2018)

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