Comment: Discovering My America and Yours – Gulf Digital News

Comment: Discovering My America and Yours – Gulf Digital News

The US Embassy kicks off the annual ‘Discover America Week’ today. This year’s theme focuses on Discovering ‘My’ America and will feature the personal experiences of Bahrainis and Americans about their travels throughout the United States.

Using food as a door to learn more about the US, we will highlight the wonderful US products available here in Bahrain, especially the brands you have come to know and love.

Throughout my travels as a diplomat, I have forged close bonds with friends and colleagues by sharing a meal together. I take great pride in welcoming guests into my home to serve them American fruit, poultry, beef, and dairy products, often highlighting regional and ethnic foods from around the US.

We live in a time when commodity prices are rising and many suffer from food insecurity. Food is a precious resource, and we should all be mindful of the time, effort, and resources required to bring meat, fruit, vegetables, and grains from their sources to our plates. Recognising this, Bahrain launched a social media campaign on October 10 to change food consumption behaviours and end food waste in the kingdom. The campaign was created by young volunteers, reminding us that the decisions we make about