In these excerpts, which cultural theme do both authors explore?
wangero, though, went on through the chitlins and corn bread, the greens and everything else. she talked a blue streak over the sweet potatoes. everything delighted her.
(alice walker, "everyday use")
my mother, in a cheerful mood that evening, decided to cook a big pot of khichuri . ., and for a change your mother insisted on , standing in the kitchen deep-frying pieces of potato and cauliflower.
(jhumpa lahiri, "once in a lifetime")
family is an essential part of many cultures.
is a universal value across the world.
many cultures celebrate a unique type of food.
certain national cultures are characterized by particular religions.
many cultures take offense if food that is offered is refused.