When an individual is hungry, he or she should eat whatever food is available. However, culture, socioeconomics, and the general need to keep up appearances complicate the process. Eating should be a great equalizer between all races and classes of human beings, as we all share the basic human need to consume food to fuel our bodies. However, food is mostly used to humiliate others because they don't have as much. In this respect, little has changed compared to ancient times. Research has shown that “patterns of eating out have become a major form of classical distinction.” Even the foods themselves have changed little since ancient times. This project focused on falafel, pita bread, and desserts made primarily from dates. They are all foods that are still consumed in large quantities today and even prepared in more or less the same way. As much as food has evolved since ancient times, in its essence food itself is very similar. The motivations behind Brundeen,