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Compared to the United States as a whole, California has a relatively young cuisine, the foundation of which is innovation. The third largest state in America and with the largest population, it has a wide variety of microclimates and geography, making it well suited for growing and raising foods of all kinds Agriculture is the [...]
Floribbean cuisine, also known as new era cuisine, has emerged as one of America’s new and most innovative regional cooling styles. The fresh flavors, combination’s, and tastes of Floribbean cuisine are representative of the variety and quality of foods indigenous to Florida and the Caribbean Islands. The cooking style and techniques used in Florida today [...]
Southern hospitality: Big family Sunday dinners, fish fry’s and fish boils, barbecues, oyster roasts, and public feasts. Throughout the regions history, Southern hospitality has meant open doors, welcome smiles, and a feast for family, friends and strangers. Southern cooking came from a blend of English, Native American, and African influences, with a mix of [...]
The Mid-Atlantic region, with its mild climate, abundance of river valleys with rich soil, and extensive coastline, was the perfect environment for the orchards and farms established by the early settlers who emigrated to America from England, Germany, the Netherlands, and other western countries. People from all over the world who have been attracted to [...]
Corn Salsa VIDEO There is nothing like a fresh corn salsa. This is a great little recipe you can serve over your favorite fish, chicken or as a dip with some tortilla chips. Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, cooked, kernels cut 1/2 medium onion, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno seeded and diced [...]
For those of you not familiar, Julie & Julia is a soon-to-be-released movie based on an autobiographical book by Julie Powell. Entitled “Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen,” the book recounts Powell’s quixotic mission to cook, and blog about, every recipe from Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking,” [...]
[youtube]WOGAbAbppfE[/youtube] Pasta Salad 1 pound whole wheat pasta 1c red onion 1/2c cilantro 1c peas 1c corn 1c grape tomatoes 1c pineapple tidbits 1/4c sliced almonds 1 jalapeno (diced) 1c (low fat) Italian dressing salt & pepper to taste Mix: all ingredients in a large bowl. Another Easy side dish to share with your family [...]
[youtube]D1oPQvBrs3U[/youtube] Avocado & Tomato Salad 4c Haas avocado (diced) 2c grape tomato (cut in half) 2c red onion (chopped) 1c cilantro 1 jalapeno (chopped) 4 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. olive oil salt & pepper to taste Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, and enjoy. Yes it is that easy, and healthy too!
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