Italy and the Mediterranean- The Mediterranean Diet

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Italy and the Mediterranean- The Mediterranean Diet

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Ciao bella! My name is Kristen Sawyer and I’m currently a senior working my way through Global Studies, Art History and English Literature majors and minors. I spent the last 5 months of my life wrapped up in the heart of Tuscany, learning to perfect spaghetti recipes, sketching the world around me and absorbing every bit of Florentine wisdom about living life to the fullest and embracing the beauty of every moment. I look forward to sharing my appreciation for this country with students of every age. The Italians are masters of art, architecture, cuisine and literature, and there is so much to learn from this society, the birthplace of the Renaissance, that translates into the modern world. You can view part of my blog to get an idea of the Italian adventures and atmosphere that I will recreate through my presentations: http://tucsontotuscany.blogspot.com/

Presentation topics: “Under the Tuscan Sun”- The Mediterranean Diet, How to Create Travel Memoirs

Presentation Summary:

This presentation covers the history of Italian cuisine and the ways in which the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world. Together, the class and I will explore the ways that we can incorporate Mediterranean staples of cooking, like olive oil, into our daily nutrition; we will create recipes of our own that are healthy, inexpensive and easy to prepare! We will also explore the connections between community and traditions, both in the Mediterranean as well as in our own homes, and we’ll discuss the ways that family traditions are passed down.

I can also present on travel memoirs and how to best preserve traveling experiences. This presentation is all about the process of recording memories from all varieties of trips, whether they’re to the Carolina beaches or the Italian countryside. The presentation will be on the art of keeping a journal, scrapbooking, taking photographs, starting a blog and composing collages to remember every important moment. We will also look at different forms of social media to create connections that stretch beyond our immediate family and friends.