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Annotated Bibliography on Food & Social Practice and Food, Politics & Power Name Institutional Affiliation Course Name & Number Professor Date Food, Politics & Power Cuisine Magazine. (n.d.). Power, politics & cake. Cuisine. https://www.cuisine.co.nz/power-politics-cake/ Introduction The article “Power, politics & cake” argues that “food is inherently political, as every decision we make about food has consequences, yet we are often oblivious to what those consequences are (Cuisine Magazine, n.d., p.1).” Most world issues trace their origin to our mode of food production, as food is always in the middle of the complex and interconnected economic, social, cultural, environmental, political, and philosophical matters. Food, such as the apple and salted caramel cake, starts a political conversation explaining food security, sovereignty, sustainability, and ethics. Reflection The article highlights three key ideas of how food is political. One of the ideas is on sustainability and ethics. Food sustainability delves into the journey of food discovery, its numerous changes over the years, and its ability to take you to the past, which is a political story of how a country endured significant changes to be where it is today (Cuisine Magazine, n.d., p.3). The ethics of food brings about political issues regarding the ethical production of foods through a debate between organic and conventional farming, for instance, whether to use organic apples and eggs sourced locally in the recipe. The second idea is food security, where the adoption of various political regulations influences access and affordability of sufficient food. For example, the new egg regulations have resulted in a shortage of eggs and them becoming expensive. The third idea is on the sovereignty of food, which brings up how the lack of political infrastructure to grow some foods leaves people at the mercy of the importing country in terms of availability and cost (Cuisine Magazine, n.d., pp.3-4). For example, challenges witnessed with wheat flour importation from Ukraine during the COVID-19 pandemic. Critical thinking The source is useful in accentuating my knowledge of food politics. Through the use of an apple caramel cake, I have understood the intricate interconnectedness of food and politics from when they are grown, where politics comes in to determine the system to use in growing them, and their sustainability and ethics. It also extends the knowledge of how the utilization of food can solve political problems. For example, growing and consuming organically produced foods helps in dealing with the political issue of the different agricultural systems (Cuisine Magazine, n.d., pp. 3-4). The source argues a different perspective on food politics. From its perspective, food politics is the interconnectedness of global food production. It provides sufficient food but also threatens the ecosystem and social, political, and economic sustainability, making it the foundation of everything. In contrast, Paarlberg’s source considered food politics as tussles over how the perils and advantages from government acts are shared in the food and agricultural sector (Paarlberg, 2013, p.2). The argument that food demonstrates a conversation of politics through food security, sovereignty, sustainability, and ethics is convincing. According to the author, “Food is a great conveyor of narrative. Food tells a story of time and place; it tells a story of culture and identity. But it also tells a story of politics (Cuisine Magazine, n.d., p.1).” The apple and salted caramel cake’s ingredients expound on agricultural regulations and workers’ rights, creating a clear picture of the interconnectedness of food and politics. Conclusion Food offers various perspectives on food politics. Food production causes the most pressure on the earth, as its production brings about satiety and influences the environment and social, economic, and cultural sustainability of a society.  Paarlberg, R. (2013). Food Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know? Oxford University Press Incorporated. ttp://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/aut/detail.action?docID=1336501.Introduction Since the inception of the world, food and farming have been shaped by government policies. Various governments have done this by collecting a percentage of all food produced, overburdening farmers with high taxes, or offering indirect subsidies to farmers. The divergence in government treatment of farmers creates struggles with consumers, determined by risks and gains gotten from state actions referred to as food politics (Paarlberg, 2013, p. 1). Food politics is motivated by social values and interest in materials; it follows a local phenomenon just like politics, with organizations representing a particular interest dominating the industry due to their control and massive support in the legislature. Reflection The source brings about key ideas. One material interests and social values are what drive food politics. Countries where majority of the population work in the agricultural sector are poor, making food and farming their sole driving force. In developed countries, however, citizens can afford basic needs with ease and with low number of farmers; social values of environmental and animal protection determine their actions (Paarlberg, 2013, p. 2). The second idea is that food politics is a local phenomenon. According to Paarlberg (2013), “the world remains divided into many dist...