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Cuisines from around the World

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Mexican

The melding of cultures contributed significantly to the melding of foods and food preparation in Mexico, often referred to as mestizaje, or mixing. Corn, a staple for over 4,000 years, is the backbone of the diet. The kernels are softened in water and lime and then ground and fashioned (most commonly) into tortillas. Protein-rich beans and an infinite variety of chilies round out this holy trinit

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British

British cookery has been much maligned and has improved dramatically in the restaurants and country inns in the past decade.

Traditional British cuisine is substantial, yet simple and wholesome. The Brits have long believed in four meals a day. Their fare has been influenced by the traditions and tastes from different parts of the British Empire: teas from Ceylon and chutney, kedgeree, and mull

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Taiwanese

Taiwanese cooking is an interesting branch of the Eastern style, with a strong Japanese and Chinese influence. Taiwanese Food is light, simple, easy to prepare, and is often liberally spiced with ginger; fried dishes are frequently cooked in pork fat. Taiwanese cuisine features excellent seafood. Two basic influences have driven the development of Taiwanese cuisine: the unique geography of Taiwan

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