Application Pitch for steemit challenge, season 32: My Taste My Culture; Beyond the plate.

Thank you Steemit Team for the opportunity to present another challenge for this season.

Following the success of the last Season, I am excited to introduce a deeper and more reflective continuation titled: “My Taste, My Culture (Beyond the Plate)”.

In the last season, (My taste my culture; expressing culture through taste) we explored food as identity, tradition, and culture. This Season goes deeper - beyond the plate. It shows food as experience, expression, and evolution.

About Me

I joined the platform in 2021 and have served in different capacities within the ecosystem. My experiences as a moderator in three communities, a community curator and a challenge host have helped me build credibility, consistency, and a strong connection with the Steemit community, and I remain committed to contributing meaningfully.

I was privileged to be among the hosts for season 31 and I put in work to ensure that I followed through the rules set by the steemit team by ensuring that I reviewed all submitted posts within 24 hours. While checking for Ai and plagiarism.

My scoring system was designed to have a good scoring range so that it reflected the real quality of the posts and we had the range of 3.7 -10. I also included elaborately proper scoring tips on how participants can improve on their posts. Most of the participants took note and that led to better quality performances in subsequent weeks and a successful season so far.

I am also very passionate about growth therefore I have powered up all my earnings from season 31 so far with my steem Power growing from 12,049 as of the last challenge pitch to 16,095 steem power Presently (except for 55 steem cash out). And I am committed to growing more and giving my best.

My Statistics

Items	statistics
Reputation	76.095
Steem Power	16,095.62
Country	Nigeria
Club	club75

My 6 months transaction details

Items	Details
POWER UPs	2,878.142 STEEM
CASH OUTS:	843.938 STEEM

Challenge Concept

Food is not just what we eat.
It reflects:

• How we live
• How we think
• How we feel
• How we relate with society
• And how our world is changing

“My Taste, My Culture (Beyond the Plate)” is not just about cooking — it is about understanding the deeper meaning behind what we eat.

This season explores food through lifestyle, environment, emotion, class, rituals, and everyday realities.

What This Challenge Represents

This challenge transforms food from a simple meal into a lens for understanding human life and culture.

In this six weeks, Participants will explore:

• Environment & geography
• Economic realities
• Modern lifestyle
• Celebration & joy
• Personal emotions & memories
• Spiritual and cultural practices

👉 This is storytelling, reflection, and cultural expression—using food as the medium.

Objectives of This Challenge

This challenge is designed to:

• Deepen cultural storytelling beyond recipes.
• Help participants think critically and reflect personally.
• Promote global understanding through everyday experiences.
• Help participants connect food with real-life situations
• Encourage originality and creativity.
• Strengthen engagement within the Steemit ecosystem.
• Build a rich archive of cultural and lifestyle-based food content
• Inspire meaningful conversations through food.

Weekly Structure (6 Weeks)

Each week explores one theme beyond food, using meals as a storytelling tool.

Participants are expected to:

• Prepare a meal.
• Explain its deeper meaning.
• Connect it to the weekly theme.
• Present with clear images.
• Share personal and cultural insights about the food

👉 This season is about thinking, not just cooking.

Weekly Themes

🖋️ Week 1: Food & Environment
Theme: Taste of the Land (Geography & Climate Influence)
Food is shaped by where we live—our soil, climate, and environment.

For example :Beyond the plate cliche

Iyan and efo-riro

Iyan and efo-riro : “This plate tells the story of a people shaped by the earth they live on. In Southwestern Nigeria, yam and cassava thrive because of the soil and climate, and over time these crops became more than food—they became identity. Iyan & efo reflects simplicity, hard work, and the connection between people and their environment.”

Task

• Prepare a meal influenced by your region or environment and show the preparation process.
• How does your climate affect this food? Are the ingredients local or seasonal? Would this meal exist in another environment?
• List ingredient prices in Steem and local currency.
• Present with name tag, date, and selfie.

Focus: Nature, geography, and local living.

🖋️ Week 2: Food & Social Class
Theme: Meals of the People (Luxury vs Survival)
Food reflects economic realities and social structure.

Beyond the plate cliche

Jollof Rice, Goat Meat, Plantain & Salad (luxury meal)

“This plate represents aspiration and social status in many Nigerian homes. While jollof rice is common, adding goat meat, fried plantain, and full salad transforms it into a luxury meal. It reflects how food often separates ordinary meals for special moments and shows the economic realities behind what people eat.”

Task

• Prepare either a low-cost meal or a luxury meal. Show preparation steps.
• Who traditionally eats this meal?Is it affordable or exclusive? How has its accessibility changed over time?
• List ingredient prices in Steem and local currency.
• Present with name tag, date, and selfie.

Focus: Class, affordability, and economic culture.

🖋️ Week 3: Food & Convenience
Theme: Fast Life, Fast Food (Busy Lifestyle Meals)
Modern life has changed how and what we eat.

Beyond the plate cliche

Noodles and eggs

Noodles and eggs: “This plate captures the rhythm of modern living. Quick to prepare and affordable, they have become the survival meal of students, workers, and busy young people. This plate reflects a generation constantly racing against time, choosing convenience to keep up with daily pressure.”

Task

• Prepare a meal you eat when you are busy or in a hurry and show process.
• Why is this meal convenient? Is it homemade or bought outside? What does it say about your lifestyle? How has modern life influenced this food choice?
• List ingredient prices in Steem and local currency.
• Present with name tag, date, and selfie.

Focus: Time, pressure, and modern living.

🖋️ Week 4: Food & Celebration
Theme: Party on a Plate (Food for Joyful Moments)

Food plays a central role in celebrations and happy moments.

Beyond the plate cliche

Fried rice, salad and fish

“This plate is more than food—it is part of the joy itself. Weddings, birthdays, and festive gatherings feel incomplete without it. This plate represents togetherness, laughter, hospitality, and the cultural importance of celebrating milestones with family and community.”

Task

• Prepare a meal associated with celebrations or gatherings and show process.
• When is this meal typically served? Why is it considered special? How is it different from everyday meals?
• What emotions or memories are tied to it? List ingredient prices in Steem and local currency.
• Present with name tag, date, and selfie.

Focus: Joy, celebration, and community.

🖋️ Week 5: Food & Emotion
Theme: Taste of Memory (Emotional & Personal Connection)
Some meals carry deep emotional meaning.

Beyond the plate cliche

Catfish peppersoup

“This plate to me is not just about spice and flavor; it is about moments I shared with people who matter. Certain meals become attached to memories, conversations, and emotions. This plate reflects how food can preserve experiences long after the moment has passed.”

Task

• Prepare a meal that holds emotional value to you and show process.
• What memory is tied to this food? Does it remind you of a person, place, or moment?
• How does it make you feel? List ingredient prices in Steem and local currency.
• Present with name tag, date, and selfie.

Focus: Memory, storytelling, and personal connection.

🖋️ Week 6: Food & Rituals
Theme: Sacred Plates (Spiritual & Cultural Practices)
Food is often tied to beliefs, rituals, and traditions.

Beyond the plate cliche

Amala and ewedu

A sacred plate of the western Nigerian often present during traditional festivals, chieftancy celebrations, and important cultural occasions, the meal reflects the deep respect attached to sharing food within the community. This plate reminds us that in many African traditions, food is not only eaten to satisfy hunger but also to preserve heritage, strengthen bonds, celebrates spiritual and cultural identity.”

Task

• Prepare a meal connected to a ritual, spiritual or cultural practice and show steps.
• Is it used for ceremonies, prayers, or traditions? Are there rules around how or when it is eaten?
• What beliefs are attached to it? List ingredient prices in Steem and local currency.
• Present with name tag, date, and selfie.

Focus: Spirituality, symbolism, and cultural depth.

Why this Season Stands Out

• It builds naturally on the last Season without repetition.
• It moves from “what we eat” → to “why we eat it”.
• It encourages deeper storytelling and reflection.
• It increases engagement through relatable themes.
• It transforms food posts into meaningful cultural narratives.

Steem Ecosystem Integration

Participants are encouraged to actively use:

• Steem Atlas Location pinning: cultural mapping, community representation
• Steem Video :Food preparation, storytelling, cultural narration, visual documentation.

🎯 Final Thoughts
Last season told us who we are through food, this Season explores how we live through food.
👉 This is food with meaning.
👉 This is culture in motion.
👉 This is storytelling beyond the plate.

I look forward to seeing participants share not just meals—but real-life experiences, emotions, and cultural depth through food.

Grading

The tasks would be graded thus;

Items	Grades
Ai check	✅
Plagiarism	✅
Task 1:	3
Task 2:	2
Task 3	2
Task 4	1
Compliance to instructions	2
Total	10

Thanks for this opportunity again. I do hope to bring in my best in this challenge season if granted and also use it as a medium to serve and grow.

(All pictures are mine. Thumbnail image generated with ChatGPT).

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