Food is the backbone of all culture, and many places use food as a way to share their culture. How would you define American food? Greasy? Fast? Delicious? There are so many different ways to define such a simple category. So what is the true definition? Often times The phrase ‘American food’ is used to describe a food that's full of sugar, or greasy. But what really makes american food American? You should start with a broad topic first, restaurants. In American restaurants in other countries the most popular things on the menu are burgers and steaks. In restaurants in America there are many different items on the menu. Most restaurants embrace other cultures food, and change it up a little. “What is ‘New American’ Food? “By James McWilliams According to the article “American food, The 50 Greatest Dishes” By Dana Jhoseph the two most popular foods in America are as follows, Hamburgers and Thanksgiving Dinner. What characteristics do each have? Hamburgers are quick to make and greasy. They can be almost fully customized to fit your taste. Thanksgiving dinner, the best family gathering or the worst fight of the year. Thanksgiving is different for everyone, depending on your background. Some people prefer a simple meal, while others prefer a feast. Therefore bringing up, once again, the idea of diversity and embracing other cultures. Many countries consider America to be a very obese country, but it is actually farther down the line. (Infoplease.com) Although american food is often times processed, we Americans do enjoy our fruits and vegetables. Avocados and potatoes are very popular items. They can made into many different things and eaten as they are. Food in America should be made for everyone. America was a country born from diversity, so was our food. All of america's many different and diverse cultures combine make many different foods. So, what makes an American food American? That's up to you to decide.