Russia invaded Ukraine. Iran is brutalizing democracy demonstrators. Communist China is flying spy vessels across America. But the US State Department just launched its “Culinary Corps.”
Video transcript
It's such a great honor for the James Beard Foundation to be embarking upon this diplomatic culinary partnership with the U.S. Department of State, and to be launching the new American Culinary Corps today. Food is the ultimate connector, and culinary diplomacy has the power to be a big break across the world. When we break bread with people, we learn something about each other, in ways that transcend divisions of geography or language. This program is going to bring American chefs into our diplomatic events. It will give foreign visitors and dignitaries a chance to learn about the history of American cuisine, and quite literally get a taste of our culture. Now let's get to work, one place, a foot at a time. We have changed the world.
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