Yes, food is one of the fastest ways to my heart. In fact, we all feel good with food. Because a full stomach releases a hormone called endorphins, which numbs our nerves and makes us feel relaxed. Emotionally and evolutionarily, a full stomach makes us feel safe and away from danger.
Also, many traditional events involve large meals: Thanksgiving, Ramadan, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations. Food brings people closer together, gives them the opportunity to meet in an intimate space. Laughs, memories, story tellings and shared memories bond people together.
It becomes a language of love, spoken fluently in kitchens around the world. A steaming cup of tea offered by a friend or a spontaneous dinner shared with loved ones...These are gestures that bridge the physical act of eating with the emotional ties that bind us. And we all know that sentence: “Sharing is caring.”
Moreover, our daily choices in food often reflect our emotions and experiences. A favorite dish from childhood may evoke nostalgia, offering a comforting connection to the past. Similarly, experimenting with new recipes can be a playful exploration of creativity and a shared adventure for couples or friends.
This is why food is a way to everyone's heart. In fact, the issue here is not food, but feeling loved. The stomach, in this intricate dance with the heart, becomes a canvas where the colors of love, connection, and daily life come together to create a masterpiece of shared moments.
@Ece Şahin It's absolutely true that foods can remind us of the past. Whenever I am sick, I think of my great-aunt (my grandmother's sister) who once brought me a donut when I was home with the flu. It was a simple thing, but I remember how happy and loved it made me feel. In fact, I still sometimes treat myself to one when I'm not feeling so great! :)
Personally food is not the fastest way to my heart. Sure I love a good burrito, but I don't have a deep connection with food. I see food simply as something you eat to stay healthy, which doesn't mean I don't enjoy it, however there is a certain point where you are just eating because you are bored and not hungry which can get excessive.
I'm not necessarily a picky eater, I just like to eat what makes me feel good. Meat makes me feel gross, so I'm vegetarian, dairy hurts my stomach, so I eat less of it. Fruits and vegetables fill me up while still allowing me to feel good, so I eat lost of them. Obviously I eat other stuff as well, I like snacking instead of meals so I eat stuff like cranberries and peanuts in my classes and whatever else I pack during lunch.
Senator Klobuchar's dish honestly doesn't look like something I'd eat. There are just too many ingredients and so much grease, it looks like a heart attack waiting to happen. I'm not dissing anybody that likes it or even her, because I'm sure I could never make that. I do believe however, we should think about what we eat and be aware that whatever you eat is what's fueling your body. Do you really want to be fueled by cheesy fried potatoes?
What do you think of Ms. Klobuchar’s attempt to connect with her fellow Americans through food? Have you ever bonded with someone during a shared meal?
Do you have any special dishes you like to whip up to curry favor or impress your friends? If you were running for president, what recipe would you share to connect with voters? What do you hope this dish would say about you as a presidential candidate?
I have not bonded with no one about a dish, because I really don't look into food like that. Yes, I do have a favorite dish witch is chicharon en salsa verde. My mom always makes it when I ask for it.
What do you think of Ms. Klobuchar’s attempt to connect with her fellow Americans through food? Have you ever bonded with someone during a shared meal?
Do you have any special dishes you like to whip up to curry favor or impress your friends? If you were running for president, what recipe would you share to connect with voters? What do you hope this dish would say about you as a presidential candidate?
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I think food is something every one can enjoy you don't necessarily have to like her. Food is just good on itself. I also think it was cool because cooking can be a personal thing for some people. I always cook with my family or I usually do. So even if it didn't make me connect with her I could still connect with my family or friends.
I think this was a really good idea on Ms. Klobuchar’s part. Everyone loves food, and it is a great way to bring people together and to make people like you. I am not much of a cook, but one thing I can do is make really good frosting for cupcakes. It is a secret recipe, so I am not sharing it here, but my friends and family all tell me it is really good. If I were a presidential candidate, I think people would think of my cupcakes as something really good that everyone will love. Then, everyone would love me.
@Mia Melishchuk I agree with your post, regardless of your talents or lack there of in cooking, food always brings people together. Weather that be daily at dinner with your family, lunch at school with friends, going out to eat, or just baking in the kitchen. I too have secret recipes, mine for cookies and I often make Rice Krispies that are gone in seconds. I agree with you that on Ms.Klonuchars part this is a great way to connect with the community and to get us more involved.
Coming from a large Italian family, I understand the effect that food has upon bonds and connections between people. For every family gathering, from Easter to Christmas and the many birthdays in between, everyone is happy to come together and contribute a dish. We ultimately use every holiday or birthday as a supplement to the true purpose of our gathering. The talk is never about the day of the year it is, it's about the food. Food is used as a sign of compassion and love. It doesn't even matter whether or not the food is any good, which in most cases it's delicious. The giving of food shows each other that you would put your time, money and effort into an hourly process, just to see it be enjoyed by the ones you love in mere minutes. Ms. Klobuchar's act of bringing food to her campaign events is to single her out among her competition and show the voters that she is truly a candidate that will take time and effort for the benefit of those she represents. Food is a way to show you care, and come together with the one's that you love, enjoy their company and, of course, to leave with a satisfied appetite.
I that this is a great tactic being by ms. Klobuchar. Food has brought people together for the longest time. Think about any big holiday --where family gathers from all over, crams into one house to celebrate some ambiguous event that happened to lead to the cancelling of school. Across these celebrations the time of year is different, the reason for celebration is different the traditions are different but one thing that stays the same is food. Across all of these gatherings a meal is the center of almost all of them , and this happens for a reason. Food is what brings people together, food is one of the centerpieces of society. So yes I do think food is the way to they heart and by ms. Klobuchar using this, it allés her to connect to the people on a much more impactful level.
I think that Ms. Klobuchar’s attempt to connect with her supporters was a fantastic idea. I know that having a connection with people, even a little one, will make them like you even more. Food helps people bond together and that connection that Klobuchar will have with the voters is something no one else can beat. She appears more relatable and approachable to American voters. For myself, comfort food always puts me in a good mood and I’m sure that it will do the same for the voters.
Food is a big part of my instant and extended family, making food the fastest way to the heart most of the time. Every time I have friends over my house and they sleep over, my mom makes sure she has a nice breakfast with pancakes, sausage, bacon, potatoes, etc. My friends always tell me how good my mom’s food was and how much they appreciated it, which when I tell my mom makes her very happy. When I go to a friend’s house and their mom or dad prepares food for me, I know that they are caring for me as well. In fact, my friend’s parents might say to my friend that is reaching in for the last bit of food left to leave it for me. They could have easily let my friend take the last bit of food. I remember these little things that suade me into thinking more of them.
@Maddox Rosser I agree with you. My family comes together mostly at Thanksgiving, so we obviously bond over food, but when my friends come over to my house, my grandma makes them all dinner and breakfast. She is not the greatest cook, but we are not really focused on the food. We are usually too caught up in conversation to even notice there is still food left on our plates. This could be correlated to my grandma's bad cooking, but nonetheless, I still enjoy meals that involve my family and my friends. We tell funny stories, and sometimes my grandparents or my father will throw in a story that blows my mind. So while food can bring people together, it is also used as a way to make easy conversation, and to have a good time with the people around you.
I think that Ms. Klobuchar’s attempt to connect with the people was a favorable choice. Americans in particular love their food. In 2018, there were a total of 660,755 restaurants in the U.S. Tater tots are also a very “American” dish and many people adore them. I think that by sharing this recipe with the public, Ms. Klobuchar has shown the public that she is familiar and comfortable with people.
@Adelaide M. While your statistic about restaurants and example of how many Americans love tater tots makes sense, I think any food would do the same job. For example, take Andrew Yang. Andrew Yang is American, but I can assume he eats Taiwanese food. My mother is from Vietnam and my family eats Vietnamese food constantly, so it would make sense that he would eat food from his ancestral nation as well. Him sharing a recipe with his followers would have achieved the same outcome, just in a different way. Instead of showing how American he is, it shows how he is different from other candidates and embraces both his American and Taiwanese sides.
Yang sharing food would also be as impactful as Klobuchar's despite the difference in food because food brings people together. When you see all of your family members, what do you almost always do with them? Eat a big meal. Family reunions? Eat a big meal. Thanksgiving? Eat a big meal. Overall, Klobuchar's attempt to connect with the American people definitely had its desired affect and was a creative way to unify her supporters.
I believe that food plays an immense role in culture. Throughout the world, food varies greatly depending on location, religion, or even tradition. It also serves as a way for people to connect with one another. During reunions or celebrations, people come together to share a meal, or use certain kinds of food to help make the day even more special. Food can also be a way to show appreciation for another person, such as purchasing chocolates for your significant other on Valentine’s Day, or buying someone cupcakes for their birthday. I personally think that Ms. Klibuchar’s creation is a very smart way to win people’s vote, since it allows the people to feel more connected to her. Food is something that everyone can bond over, so her recipe will ultimately cause people to feel more comfortable regarding her position and may be more persuaded to vote for her.
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@Kiera W. I agree that the cultural importance of food was for sure beneficial to Ms. Klobuchar in this situation. Sharing a meal is something so mundane but also something so special to people. Who knows why exactly this may be; potentially the positive feelings we feel when eating that we subconsciously associate with the people around us, or the nature of doing something we enjoy with others, or maybe the mere act of sharing. Whatever it may be, there is no denying that sharing a meal is something that people across the world cherish. It unites people in the process of partaking in one simple, daily act together. Ms. Klobuchar sharing her own recipe with people while she campaigns is a very smart choice on her part. Sharing a home recipe is very personal, and it instills the idea that she really cares about her voters as individuals. She for sure made a good decision in sharing this little piece of her life with voters.
Ms. Klobuchar’s creative strategy of connecting voters through the love of food is so intelligent. From my past experiences a great meal makes everyone in a good mood and more likely to agree with each other. By sharing her delicious recipe to the world it not only makes her a more popular candidate but it also brings cultures together. I cannot name one culture in which food is not used to bring people together. Who doesn’t love a pleasant dish that gives you energy to tackle your day in new and creative ways.
For me personally, food is sometimes the fastest way to the heart, but it depends on what situation I'm in. I usually remember adults by how they make food, and what their signature dish is. I think that for most people, the stomach is the fastest way to someone's heart. Who doesn't want a good meal that was home-cooked? I have often bonded with friends who share the same tastes and favorite foods. For some of my friends, food is a good way to relieve stress and emotion. Food is very endearing to me because there are so many different foods in the world, it's cool to try them all. If someone doesn't have food then they will die after a period of time. Food is something that keeps s alive, and the better it tastes the more someone wants to eat it, and will bond with the chef who made it to get more and more.
I think the stomach is the fastest way to someone’s heart. Personally, if someone makes an outstanding meal for me it’ll be the main thing that I remember them by. I think Ms. Klibuchar’s creation, the Taconite Tater Tot Hot Dish, is a great way to get people to vote for her because the snacks will most likely get people to lean towards voting for her, even if it’s just a little. I believe that the fragrant scent of the tots when entering the voting place would get people to gravitate towards her part of the stage. Also, the warm feeling that one would get when consuming the warm tater tots, they would brighten their mood. Food can be a source by which people bond; for example, if I were to take someone out for dinner at their favorite restaurant, they would be happy and it would be easier to bond with them over our favorite meal. When I go to my friend’s places I like to whip up some delicious food, that may not look the best, but tastes amazing. If I were running for President, I would make something simple yet tasty in order to connect with the voters; maybe something like chips, fries, or maybe even a dessert maybe even make it vegan and definitely nut-free. I hope this dish would show the voters that I would make a good President because es take into account everyone’s opinions and care about the citizens.
Food. It’s a common need for anyone despite race, culture, or health. Sure, there are various food allergies, sensitivities, and restrictions, but it still provides the energy needed for anyone to function. It has been and will always be something that brings people together wether in a formal “sit-down” way or in a more casual “fast food” way. Therefore, Ms. Klobuchar’s idea of sharing her creation is genius. It makes her appear more relatable and approachable as she strives toward getting to know her possible voters. I don’t personally see myself as the type who is easily wooed by this type of action, however this might make me more considerate of the morals of a person (especially for someone who could potentially be in office).
Food is a huge part of culture, and in America especially, people spend a lot of time thinking about it. I think Klobuchar’s strategy was a little gamble. There was the risk that people wouldn’t like the dish, and that could cause her popularity to plummet, but in the case that they did like it, her popularity could skyrocket, as it seems to have done. People are always more agreeable when their stomachs are full and they don’t need anything, and I can personally say that a good dessert will always put me in a good mood. Also, if people know personal information about someone, they tend to like them more. Giving out a recipe that you created yourself is like sharing a piece of your soul, and people recognise that. Knowing that a politician is just a “regular person” can make voters more likely to vote for them, and making food is something that’s basically universal.
Food is most definitely a direct route to my heart. Even though I don't eat much throughout the day, without a hearty breakfast the day ahead of me will be a disaster for me and those I interact with. And since I will eat almost anything, I am excited to take a closer look at Klobuchar’s dish. Because of this I am extremely impressed with the genius in Klobuchar’s support gaining strategy. It reminds me of the great landslide victories of Presidential elections in the past. Obama won by landslides and for what reason? He was relatable. He joked, laughed, played, cried, and smiled like the rest of us. There are plenty of other presidents that won the elections in this manner so this definitely was a smart move by Klobuchar.
Food is a very diverse aspect in the world. Different cultures hold different food-based traditions and many families have recipes passed down from generations. It’s something that bridges the gap between diverse groups of people which is why I believe that Ms. Klobuchar’s attempt to connect with potential voters through food is a good idea.
Food plays such an important part in our lives, yet we don’t really notice it. When we’ve had a bad day or we’re just in a bad mood, we tend to gorge ourselves on all the chocolate and ice cream we can get our hands on. When we’ve accomplished something important to us, we go to a nice restaurant with family and friends to celebrate. Birthdays, holidays, family gatherings. We might all have very different life styles and experience different things daily but food is what makes us similar. We all make and eat food, which is what I think Ms. Klobuchar’s Hot Dish strategy is all about. She’s trying to connect with fellow Americans on a personal level and show them that, at the end of the day, she comes home to eat the recipe that she’s shared with her family.
I am not a good cook. I took culinary in school and despite my efforts I know that it is not something I excel at. However, I greatly admire and respect people who are good cooks, as a lot of work, preparation, and skill goes into creating a meal. I find that bonding with others is very effortless when it is over food. By Ms. Klobuchar using food to bond with the public she is relating to everyone in a way that is different than the other candidates. Connecting to the people in this simple way allows people to feel like Klobuchar is like them, especially those who do cook a lot for their families or others. Eating dinner with the family and having special meals on holidays has always been a way for me to reconnect with everyone. It is the same with friends, asking someone to grab lunch with you or go get breakfast is an easy way to allow time to catch up with one another. Seeing that it is also an important part of Klobuchar’s life allows me to see past her status as a presidential candidate, and see that she is also just a regular person like all of us.
@Cate I believe that you have some very intriguing ideas, and I like how you throw out your deepest secrets by saying you can’t cook. I am sure like Klobuchar you have a family dish. What is that dish? Do you love food? What kind of food is your favorite? Would you try Klobuchar dish? Do you like tater tots?
Anyone who knows me knows that I love food. I have an endless pit for a stomach. I wake up hungry and eat all day long. After sports, I’m ravenous. At lunch I’m starving. Before bed, I often polish off a bowl of cereal.
Despite my enjoyment of practically any kind of food, I think what makes food truly special is that it brings people together. Food is central to many holidays and celebrations. Trying a new dish is often on the agenda when traveling. Enjoying hot dogs or popcorn at a sporting events or movies is part of being an American.
I personally have many fond memories involving food. My family recently enjoyed Thanksgiving at a resort where there was a huge spread of dishes. At Christmas, my grandmother served an amazing king crab feast that I’ll never forget. And, most recently, I enjoyed chicken wings with friends at a Super Bowl party.
In addition to enjoying meals with friends and family, I also appreciate the flavors and think about the work and care that went into putting a meal on the table or the history behind a favorite family recipe like my Grandmother’s banana cake and lemon squares.
So, I like the idea of Senator Klobuchar trying to reach people through food. After all, everybody has to eat. And, everyone can find common ground through their stomach.
“Made with love”, food has always been a staple in culture. From dinner meetings, to family gatherings, and even dates, food has always been crucial in our lives. Food is a necessity to everyone, and stereotypically, we see the ruthless leaders in history not so “mortal things” such as eat or use the bathroom. Nonetheless, this made them harder to connect to and trust. Therefore, food is definitely the way to go when trying to connect to people. They say the best way to someone’s heart is food. That love will definitely get you the vote.
@Zain Dhatwani Totally agree that basic necessities add to the relatability of a candidate. I think of Ms. Klobuchar as a regular person who treats other people as actual people instead of someone who just sees someone like me as another cog in the voting machine. Shows a bit of pathos from the higher ups to boost their image in the public eye, and I gotta say its working. The woman combined tacos with tater tots that's genius and cannot be overstated.
Yes food connects us. For centuries we have carried on family recipes and cooking secrets that have been passed down from generation to generation, in thought that it not only tastes great but connects us. A home cooked meal with tender love and care in every bite can do magical things, as everyone is eating sparks begin to fly. Conversations flourish you learn things about the people around you that you never would have known if you didn't take the time to sit down and enjoy a meal. Although her posting this recipe may night bring her closer to us, she is putting out the tools we need to grow a bond with the loved ones in our lives, and to me that is just as special.
@Dave I completely agree with your statement that food connects us. It is a way for many different people to share culture and history. We may not all speak the same language, or understand the same things, but food is away to learn about other people and their origins. It is also a way to bring a family together. Sitting around the table sharing a meal, is one of the best and most common ways that families communicate with each other. After a long day members of a family gather around the table, and share stories connecting them to one another.
I think that politicians attempting to win people over through food and recipes is honestly fantastic; if you really think about it food is the universal language. Personally, I don’t think I’d get immediately swayed by someone’s recipe for tots, no matter how mouth-watering, however I do think the idea of sharing something- like a recipe- you like with those around you is a very powerful tool.
On a very broad spectrum, food is something that can speak without words, it’s the epitome of ‘actions speak louder than words’. Take birthdays, for example, every time you pass that cake aisle in the grocery store you can’t help but long for any reason to buy it, and on your birthday it’s your time to shine and that cake in that aisle is yours! However, when someone goes through the effort to make you a homemade cake it really is the most special.
As you grow older you come to realize how much effort really goes into making something like a cake or dish. This past year my friend had hosted my birthday party, which was really just a get together with my small group of friends, and it was wonderful. However, out of everything he did for my birthday the one thing I didn’t expect from him was a cake. He’d made my birthday cake for my party and the moment he revealed to me that he’d made it I felt like the most important person in the world. A small gesture like that really means the world to a person.
Everyday the world separates further and further based on things we can’t control. Our morals, race, ethnicity, and religion continue to push us away from uniting as a country or even as a world itself. But, one thing that has forever been a bonding material for all of eternity. Food. Food is the fastest way to find a similarity, experience a new culture, or just create a strong bond. Dinner parties have been around for ages so that peers can get together and talk about their lives, maybe to try and catch up with old friends. Although the food may not be the exact similarity between the two people, it is a catalyst for a conversation. I’ve had some of the greatest conversations with my friends simply sitting at Portillo’s. Food is a great way to spark a conversation, bringing you closest to the ones you love and those who are different than you.
Food is a way into my heart and I think everyone’s. Food is what brings everyone together. I love making food for my friends because I like cooking and they always enjoy a good meal. It’s just a bonding time just to talk and enjoy the food. Sharing meals with others can bring the community together and who doesn’t love a good meal.
Race, culture and geography all separates us as a human race, but the one thing we all have in common is our desire to make and consume food. Ms. Klobuchar’s tactic to unite the masses using this similar interest was definitely a good idea. Because of this uncommon way to unite the people she receives free publicity for her campaign as well as more supporters who come along after reading about her tactic. On top of this food transcends politics and reaches into homes and kitchens all across America allowing her to bring the people closer together all through the means of her campaign, something that’s been proving to be a strategy.
I think that food is an important part of everyones’ daily lives and culture. Food is a great way to introduce new flavors and experiences that others have not had before. Ms. Klobuchar is very intelligent for making her own dish and serving it to her community. Not only does it make them feel welcome, but it also provides a sense of home. This will bring her community close to her and it’s a perfect strategy to help her with her campaign.
Food is by far the fastest way to someone’s heart. When you consider the effort that someone has to put in to find the ingredients, follow their recipe correctly, and create a satisfying dish, it’s much more desired than other things you could give a person. While getting someone fast food from their favorite place is still enjoyable, the context behind the work that had to be done is greater overall. I used to make bread for my friends because I enjoyed baking, and I often had surpluses. Compliments and gifts were generally effective on them, but when a fresh loaf of bread was presented, their eyes lit up like never before. Food brings people closer for sure. In Senator Klobuchar’s case, she has committed to an effective strategy that works well on the Midwestern demographic. She brings in a food midwesterners enjoy, puts her own spin on it, and then invites them to eat. Having a candidate be that close both encourages support and spreads the word of how great that person is. Therefore, it would make sense that Klobuchar does well in the Iowa caucuses because she understands that food is the fastest way to a voter’s heart.
I believe that Ms. Klobuchar’s tactic to connect with her audience through food is beyond ingenious. The human race needs food to survive and a great dish can completely change someone’s day. When someone knows how to construct a a recipe that serves not only as food but as a work of art, it amazes the audience and ultimately gathers more respect for the chef. By using this interesting dish tactic, people will not only respect her, they’d talk about her because that‘s someone thing new that nobody would forget. The overall attitude and respect gained from food is a great tactic to gain popularity from a political standpoint.
Food is an integral part of any culture, and sharing a meal brings people together: it’s part of why we value certain holidays so much. Because of its uniting abilities, I think Ms. Klobuchar’s decision to share her recipe was a smart one in terms of gaining popularity. America’s love of good food breaches political and social divisions in a way that little else does, and while this move may not do much for her campaign, Ms. Klobuchar’s recipe certainly brings her closer to the heart of America and gives us something we can all agree on in this time of political rifts.
I believe that Ms. Klobuchar’s idea to connect with voters through food is brilliant. While some people eat to live a majority of us live to eat. Almost everyone loves food. Therefore, Klobuchar is doing a great bing by sharing her recipe. Food is a great way to connect with others, and will make her more memorable. I have so many great memories with food and cooking, and generally food has a positive connotation. It also can be a conversation starters and can help her voters feel more personally connected with her, as she is sharing a part of her life with them. Everyone is always trying to impress their friends and family with their cooking skills, and it’s always really nice to have a more personal connection with the food you’re eating, since you know the person who made it. Food is such an important part of our lives, that I believe that sharing her recipe will do great things for Klobuchar’s support throughout the election this year.
I believe Senator Klobuchar’s act of sharing a homemade hot dish recipe was a smart move when it comes to connecting with voters. Food is the ultimate connector, everyone needs food to survive and grow; and the act of eating food releases happy chemicals into our brains. Not only did Ms. Klobuchar share a friendly, open side of herself she has shown her commonalities with regular people. When one would regularly imagine a president the image of that president laboring away in the kitchen on a modest meal is not one the usually comes to mind. In many ways this act was “thinking outside the box” in a way that expressed senator Klobuchar true self to those who are going to be deciding the next leader of the free world. So in the age of increasing “fake ness” and media projections becoming reality I applaud a very real lady.
I would definitely agree that food is, without a doubt, the fastest way to the heart. There’s nothing that a good meal can’t fix, and because of the relevance of food in our daily lives, it can be healing. To sit down and eat a meal with someone, to discuss a topic or, better yet, the food itself can bring people together. In the case of Ms. Klobuchar, we see how personal food can be. It can be a representation of ourselves, our culture, and more. Now when we think of the Taconite Tater Tot Hot Dish, it will always be associated with Amy Klobuchar. She has given us a piece of herself that humanizes her, while also connecting her with the rest of us.
I believe that Ms. Klobuchar’s campaign strategy in sharing her recipe was very smart in more ways than one. The most impactful example would be that it allows potential followers to have a more personal connection and make her seem like more of an ordinary human than someone they may or may not vote for. She is able to connect with her fellow Americans through something I’m sure most of us hold dear: food. I’m sure it’s hard for people to talk about holidays— Thanksgiving obviously— without talking about how amazing Grandma’s pie tasted. Ms Klobuchar in sharing her recipe is bringing in the family aspect of everyone’s lives and applying it to the US as a whole, bringing us all closer together.
I believe that Ms. Klobuchar’s attempt to connect with fellow Americans through food is a very smart tactic as good food is something that is enjoyed by every single person in America. Food has the ability to make people happy and create a connection between the people who are enjoying it. For example, whenever someone cooks a meal for me I gain respect for them as they have taken the time out of their day so that I can have enjoyment, and Ms. Klobuchar sharing her recipe is a smart way of gaining that same respect. People are able to try out her recipe and enjoy it, thus creating a connection between them. Another reason that Ms. Klobuchar sharing her recipe is a good political tactic is because it gives people a reason to remember her as they will know that she is the politician that is connected to food, and that is a pretty unique campaigning strategy.
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I believe Ms. Klobuchar idea to connect through the use of food was a brilliant idea. Not only do fellow companions enjoy her food, they enjoy the chatter that comes with it. Quality food puts smiles on people’s faces and urges them to talk about it. Therefore, resulting in a conversation with an unexpected peer or a boss, climbing the ladder of favorites, Who loves to chat about some great food. Food in many different ways can bring people together, for example, sharing food will always be a gesture which every other must be thankful for. “The more love you spread, the better the world becomes”. Or better yet, “The more food you spread, the happier the world becomes”- Jakub Maciorowski.
I believe Ms. Klobuchar’s Taconite Tater Tot Hot Dish is a great campaign strategy. While her dish may be delicious that is not the only thing that it does for her guests. It allows everyone to bond over common ground. Furthermore, it allows everyone to get to know her on a more personal level. This dish being such a big part of her families life, as expressed by her daughter, helps everyone become more familiar with who she is as not just a person but a mother. Spending time with her potential voters over a home cooked meal can help them build trust and comfort with her as a candidate and hopefully secure their vote for her as well!
I believe using food is a great way to make connections with people. Eating or preparing food makes a lot of people happy and it’s a good time to spend time with loved ones. Personally, when I have friends over, we love to order pizza and sit in a circle and have a never ending conversation. So when Ms. Klobuchar uses food recipes for her campaign, it is a great tactic to get people on their good side and allows families to be connected.
I absolutely adore food, this dish looks amazing. I give Klobuchars idea a 10/10, food can connect families and friends, and when you give food out it’s not just the taste they remember it’s the thought of you the remember associating you with the food. Yes her idea is great and I’m a fan, hopefully I can try this dish one day . I’m not bashing Klobuchar now, what I want to say is that how far can this get a candidate in the running. I said earlier it’s a cool idea, it won’t last forever and she won’t want to be remembered as the one who made food for people. I do understand the idea of sharing food is powerful, and she can use this idea and run, she has to be smart with it, make social media go nuts over it, make new foods, make large batches so everyone can try. I wish her the best of luck and congrats on already coming this far.
I think that during meal times is one of the best places that people can connect with each other. This was a smart tactic by Ms. Klobuchar as people generally tend to eat together during dinner time. When going out to a restaurant, I feel as if I hardly ever see too many people sitting alone, besides the few people who are working on a computer or something in the corner. Connecting with someone while they are given a delicious meal helps the person to remember the experience they had with others in a positive manner, as it will be associated with the food they ate. That’s shipyards I think that people tend to go to fancier places on first dates or big business events as it leaves a good long lasting impression.
Ms. Klobuchar’s use of food to entice voters is a fantastic way to earn others’ trust and love. In the United States, we are so connected by food so I think her use of the tater tot dish gives off a sense of warmth and comfort to her potential voters. By providing the recipe she is forming a network of “foodies” which always gives people a common ground. I have experienced this by working at my local smoothie shop. By sharing recipes and health tips with my friends, we now bond over the delicious food and meal prep overnight oats together every week. Food is another outlet for shared interests, which I think brings people closer together and forms a strong bond. Whether it’s around the dinner table, at a cafeteria table or at a local coffee shop, food provides a sense of connectedness and comfort which is why I find it very unique and interesting that she utilized that tactic.
I believe that Ms. Klobuchar’s idea to use food as a part of her campaign is a very smart tactic. Most people love food, and especially the invitation to eat food with others. Personally, when I am invited by a friend or someone to get dinner, or to come over for dinner, I am thrilled and almost automatically will form a connection with them. It makes me feel close to that person, and I’m not entirely sure how to explain why. By using food as part of her campaign, Ms. Klobuchar is sharing her traditions and culture, both are things that can be seen through someone’s cooking. I believe this especially connects her to women, who often pride themselves on their cooking and carry down family recipes, and understand the meaning of cooking for others, and sharing that part of their life. This sets her apart from other candidates because it shows her desire to connect to the people on a more personal level.
Talking about food is a very easy conversation starter, I mean everyone eats food. So, having a politician share something that's part of her lifestyle can help people feel connected to her more. Many people tend to not see politicians as just people so this could help them and her all have something in common because we can't attack her, and anyone for that matter for eating.
@Ellen Phillips
I definitely agree with you. I can't even begin to recollect the number of times I've bonded with people over our shared like, or dislike, of food. It's an easy way to learn something new about a person without intruding on their privacy early on in a friendship/relationship which is why it's a great idea for Ms. Klobuchar to have shared her recipe and food with others. We tend to make out politicians to be these otherworldly beings who can't relate to us when in reality we're more alike than we think.
Food may allow us to grow connections, but not necessarily burrow your way into someone’s heart. Ms. Klobuchar’s idea of having a family recipe will allow us to feel much closer together and more unified. Her idea is very unique and which helps it stand out more than others. We can understand more about who she is and what she stands for with these ideas. This allows us to see another side of her which appeals to families and their traditions.
I think that Ms. Klobuchar’s idea to use food in her campaign is a great idea. It makes the audience feel a personal connection to her. It mimics the way a family sits down for dinner to rant about their day or make important decisions. It sets her apart from from the other candidates.
@Sydney P. I agree that this is a very smart move for Ms. Klobuchar’s campaign. I haven’t heard any other presidential candidates do anything like this, and it is a good way to make herself stand out and help potential voters connect with her. Many Americans use food and meals as a way to connect with their families and friends, and by sharing this recipe that is important to her, she is allowing them to do the same with her. She is also making herself relatable by showing that she is the same as all of us with this recipe.
Klobuchar’s idea to share a meal with the public is actually a great strategy. It’s no secret that Americans love food. Sitting down to a meal with someone means you are committed to a person for the time being. The classic American home eats dinner together every night. By sharing a meal with her potential voters, Klobuchar is making them feel like she is committed to hearing them and has the same values they do.
For many people, food is very close to the heart. In sickness, warm chicken noodle soup can ease the restless mind and body. In sadness, a tub of ice cream can provide a comforting remedy. To spark a connection with someone we find interesting, we chat over dinner. To share news and social developments, we meet over coffee. To celebrate holidays, anniversaries, birthdays, and monumental occasions, we gather together for dinner. Families bond over the dining room table, discussing the little things that intertwine their lives.
Memories are created with food, and certain meals can remind us of happy moments that have occurred in our lives. A banana split after finally scaling a rope to the top in gymnastics. An Arby's Kids Meal after seeing the production that inspired me to change the path of my ballet career. Chai tea and backstage jitters. Apple juice and being far away from home for the first time.
I think that Ms. Klobuchar's idea is a brilliant one. Food is unifying, and sharing a recipe for a homecooked meal projects to its receivers as an installment of trust. Amy Klobuchar has proven that she is just like us, part of a family that means a lot to her. This enables us to put ourselves in her shoes, as well as develop a sense of respect for her apparent wholesome and compassionate nature.
@Matalin Bloomfield I agree the food serves as a catalyst to project the recent findings in your life. I do however think that eating a lot of the time is just a necessary thing to do to survive and should be done as efficiently as possible. The act of eating and then socializing is nice but I don't fully understand the talking while eating. You first have to wait to speak until you're done with your current bite of food and it also lets your food get cold. A conversation is best when not restricted by verbal timings and food is best when warm.
I know that a good meal is sometimes the best things about my day. Sitting with family or good friends talking, laughing and having a good time. We just always feel good with a full stomach and especially after eating good food.
I think that Ms. Klobuchar giving America a family recipe was one of the best moves to pull. This makes her audience feel a connection to her, and makes them feel like honoree members of her family. Klobuchar used a very unique campaigning strategy but I don’t think it is enough on its own. She should use this idea and make it represent her platform. For example she could use it as a way to promote healthy eating. Personally I love food and I love trying new recipes especially if it is something I have never eaten before. Therefore, if she continues giving recipes, she should also widen the foods by including different cultures. That way she can attract minority voters.
Food is not the fastest way to my heart, but I do think it shows connection. It’s almost caring to give someone food or share a recipe. I love the idea of Ms. Klobuchar’s. It is so thoughtful and creative. She knows and had thought about our personalities. she didn’t just approve a message. Food is a great way to connect with others. Food is something we all share, and by doing the small act of simply sharing a recipe, she’s reaching many many people.
Of course, it’s for her own good too, but at least it’s a fresh idea. We’ve never seen that one. Billboards, signs, ads on TV. All of that doesn’t reach people. We watch them. We drive by them. We might take a glance at them and look away. Food, on the other hand, you can’t ignore it. It’s brilliant. I mean, food carries emotion and happiness and memories and so much more. It’s meaningful. People don’t appreciate it all that much, but food is life, literally. Everybody has a favorite food, or a memory at a restaurant, or just remember somebody by the taste of some random food. People even have a specific person they love food from. And, it doesn’t stop there. Even making it is a whole experience. I remember this one time I got eggs all over me because my best friend and I were goofing off making a cake. We forgot the vanilla extract and it tasted so horrible, but it was fun. I would do that a million times over. Food may not be the only thing you have to do to win someone’s heart, but it’s a big step in the right direction.
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I have little experience with cooking, so it’s not likely for me to bring home-made food to a gathering. However, even though some people may say this doesn't count as a food, I enjoy making coffee. Ever since my mom taught me how to make coffee, I became obsessed with doing it. I really like how you can personalize each drink slightly.
Personally, I believe that Ms. Klobuchar's attempts to connect with her voting pool are very smart, and warming as well. There is no doubt that food brings people together. It is something that can be made by anyone, taught to anyone, and enjoyed by anyone. Ms. Klobuchar is showing her voters that she is a normal person, just like them. She too has family recipes, and she wants to share them with us. She is making herself a more appealing candidate by humanizing herself, and not being the stereotypical snobby figure we associate with politics.
I think that sharing food with your voters is a great idea, and would be something that I may do if I ever decide to run for public office (I don't plan on it, but you never know). I think that food is a great way to connect with people and get them to open up to you. It shows them that you are a kind, giving person, who is just like them. I admire Ms. Klobuchar's efforts to connect with her voter and show her caring side.
Food is a great way to connect with others. Many cultures and traditions can be represented by food, with La Gastronomie being a World Heritage of France. Many meaningful conversations are paired with dining, with many of my family’s important decisions discussed and made at the dinner table.
I think Hot Dish House Parties are a good idea. People can more easily bond over food and create a community through their stomachs. It can also create an amicable mood, I know I’m way happier when there’s food!
I believe that Ms. Klobuchar’s attempt was a viable one in that eating brings people together. I can relate as every day, we have a family dinner where each person shares important and interesting things that happened during their day. I bond well with other people while I eat because eating is a mindless task. My mind likes to be occupied by doing something all the time, so the best thing to fill in this gap is to talk to others. Consequently, I strike up a conversation and in no time at all, we connect and relate to each other. I feel like this is a great use of my time, as I learn something from the other person and vice versa all the while completing the job of eating in order to survive. As a presidential candidate, I would probably share some Indian cuisine. I would hope that this would express my embracement of cultural equality to others and show them the importance of it.
@Shiv I agree with you that Ms. Klobuchar's "Taconite Tater Tot Hot Dish" was introduced to make an attempt to bring people together. I live in the south, and a lot of people host events such as barbecues and oyster roasts as a way of getting communities to come together and socialize. I definitely think that Ms. Klobuchar had this idea of food creating community when her campaign created her Hot Dish House Parties.
Ms. Klobuchar’s decision to connect with her voters through food is a great idea, in my opinion. She is able to show everyone that they all share a common trait—that they are all regular human beings. I think that she will be able to seem both sensible and realistic to her fellow Americans as she relates to them through the use of food. Personally, I believe that it was a smart idea to connect with her fellow Americans through food since it is a common ground we all share a liking to.
I believe that attempts to connect over food is a great idea. After all, you have to eat to live and what better way to connect than a shared meal? Meals prove effective in expressing creativity and thoughtfulness. I think some solid honey hot wings or nachos prove to be solid dishes when you're with the boys.
@Aspen, I also think that Ms. Klobuchar is very smart to share Hot Dish recipe with her potential voters. I have never heard of a presidential candidate giving their recipes to their voters but I really like the idea.
I agree that sharing a meal is one of the best ways for people to connect and this practice has been seen for thousands of years. I believe that sharing a meal that is important to you is the best way to show your respect for someone. I think that this will let Ms. Klobuchar and her voters connect on a personal level and it may even persuade some undecided voters to join her cause.
I think Ms. Klobuchar’s attempt to connect with her fellow Americans via food is a way to show connectedness and a sense of similarity between her voters and herself. Often times, there is a bit of disillusionment with these big names that are running for politics. In many instances, they are billionaires, hyper wealthy, able to pay for their own campaign and what not. That makes voters become disinterested and out of reach from those that will represent them in politics.
By showcasing a family recipe, Ms. Klobuchar seems quite down to earth. She is able to not talk about politics for one moment and go beyond her position as a potential-Democratic nominee. The connection through food is something everyone experiences, and allows people to become vested in something that is shared through all, instead of through issues like taxes, foreign policy, etc.
Though I am not a cook myself, I am pretty apt to try any homemade dish. I am pretty open to trying anything, but I believe that the bond and sense of community that food provides is the intent of Ms. Klobuchar’s recipe.
@William Hohe
You’re absolutely right in that Mrs. Klobuchar was trying to showcase another side of herself in an effort to connect with the voters. Not everyone wants to talk about politics all the time, so a great way for her to break apart from only being viewed as a politician is to share something private of hers, like a homemade recipe. This shows citizens that she’s not just a “hyper wealthy billionaire” like you said, but a regular human being.
There should be more of this in political campaigns. I only ever see the ads showcasing a candidate talking about how they're going to improve our country with the same generic messages as everyone else. Never do I see someone sharing a recipe like Klobuchar did, pictures of themselves when they were younger, or talking about a hobby they do. It’s all just trying to impress Americans who don’t really care how rich they are. We just want to see a genuine representation of how they are as a person, so it’ll be easier to picture the kind of person they are on the inside. I would love to try Klobuchar’s Taconite Tater Tot Hot Dish in support of her sharing another side of herself in an industry where no one really wants to do that.
I love eating, it is one of the greatest things one can do. Not only do we need food to survive but it is also something many of us take pride on creating. Food is one of the fastest ways to my heart since I love food as much as I love sleeping. Food will forever be one of the greatest things in life for me, I will try not to eat excessively.