Predictable Pleasures Food and the Pursuit of Balance in Rural Yucatán 1st Edition by Lauren Wynne ISBN 9781496201317 1496201310

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ISBN 10: 1496201310
ISBN 13: 9781496201317
Author: Lauren Wynne

The pursuit of balance pervades everyday life in rural Yucatán, Mexico, from the delicate negotiations between a farmer and the neighbor who wants to buy his beans to the careful addition of sour orange juice to a rich plate of eggs fried in lard. Based on intensive fieldwork in one indigenous Yucatecan community, __Predictable Pleasures__ explores the desire for balance in this region and the many ways it manifests in human interactions with food. As shifting social conditions, especially a decline in agriculture and a deepening reliance on regional tourism, transform the manners in which people work and eat, residents of this community grapple with new ways of surviving and finding pleasure.
Lauren A. Wynne examines the convergence of food and balance through deep analysis of what locals describe as acts of care. Drawing together rich ethnographic data on how people produce, exchange, consume, and talk about food, this book posits food as an accessible, pleasurable, and deeply important means by which people in rural Yucatán make clear what matters to them, finding balance in a world that seems increasingly imbalanced.
Unlike many studies of globalization that point to the dissolution of local social bonds and practices, __Predictable Pleasures__ presents an array of enduring values and practices, tracing their longevity to the material constraints of life in rural Yucatán, the deep historical and cosmological significance of food in this region, and the stubborn nature of bodily habits and tastes.

Predictable Pleasures Food and the Pursuit of Balance in Rural Yucatán 1st Edition Table of contents:

• Introduction – A Taste of Balance

  • 1.1. The Role of Food in Yucatán

  • 1.2. Exploring Rural Yucatán’s Culinary Landscape

  • 1.3. Food as a Social and Cultural Connector

• Chapter 1 – The Foundations of Yucatán Cuisine

  • 2.1. Traditional Ingredients and Flavors

  • 2.2. Historical Influences on Local Cooking

  • 2.3. The Importance of Maize and Other Staples

• Chapter 2 – From Field to Table: Agricultural Practices

  • 3.1. Local Farming in Rural Yucatán

  • 3.2. The Seasonal Cycles of Food Production

  • 3.3. The Role of Family and Community in Agriculture

• Chapter 3 – Meals and Rituals: The Cultural Significance of Eating

  • 4.1. Everyday Meals and Special Occasions

  • 4.2. Food in Family and Community Gatherings

  • 4.3. Religious and Spiritual Connections to Food

• Chapter 4 – Predictable Pleasures: Food as a Source of Comfort

  • 5.1. The Pleasure of Familiarity

  • 5.2. Comfort Foods and Their Emotional Connections

  • 5.3. Balancing Tradition and Innovation in the Kitchen

• Chapter 5 – The Pursuit of Balance: Health, Nutrition, and Well-Being

  • 6.1. Nutritional Knowledge in Rural Yucatán

  • 6.2. Balancing Traditional Diets with Modern Health Concerns

  • 6.3. The Role of Food in Physical and Mental Balance

• Chapter 6 – The Future of Food in Rural Yucatán

  • 7.1. Changes in Food Systems and Globalization

  • 7.2. The Impact of Tourism and Modernization

  • 7.3. Preserving Traditional Culinary Practices for Future Generations

• Conclusion – The Continuing Legacy of Food and Balance

  • 8.1. Reflections on Yucatán’s Culinary Culture

  • 8.2. The Role of Food in Shaping Identity and Community

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