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Japanese Culinary Tradition

Japanese Culinary Tradition
by Cooke2cook on September 10, 2009 in World Cuisine

In Japanese tradition, the act of eating is transformed in art, refinement and ceremony. In the sixth century, when Buddhism was declared the official religion, meat was banned from the diet for the next 1200 years. Until the end of the nineteenth century, Japanese cuisine consisted of a vegetarian diet.

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More Extraordinary Street Vendor Foods: Everything You Can Shake a Stick at

More Extraordinary Street Vendor Foods: Everything You Can Shake a Stick at
by lanne on December 8, 2008 in World Cuisine

Fried Snickers bars and squid on a stick were mild in comparison to these quirky culinary concoctions.

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Togo’s: The Best Sandwich Shop in Town

Togo’s: The Best Sandwich Shop in Town
by JasonAnthony on April 8, 2008 in USA & Canada

Togo’s, a popular sandwich shop, is known for its tasty sandwiches and high quality ingredients. With an assortment of breads and meats to choose from, as well as both classic and more modern-style sandwiches, Togo’s is sure to have something for every taste.

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Delicious Turkish Delights 3

Delicious Turkish Delights 3
by Rodallega on March 29, 2008 in World Cuisine

In this short period of time, I hope you find the opportunity of tasting my delicious Turkish delights.

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How the Ybanag From the Philippines Prepare Onion Leaves Salad (Ensalada Nga Kutchay)

How the Ybanag From the Philippines Prepare Onion Leaves Salad (Ensalada Nga Kutchay)
by marl-liezl on March 20, 2008 in World Cuisine

Kutchay or onion leaves, or spring onions, have long thin leaves, normally grown in an abode with cultures onions.

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How the Ybanag of the Philippines Make Pickled Pepper

How the Ybanag of the Philippines Make Pickled Pepper
by marl-liezl on March 20, 2008 in World Cuisine

Like onions, sili or pepper is also an ordinary plant very accessible in Ibanag communities. Considering its accessibility, sili is commonly used as an appetizer. The Ibanags concoct an appetizer out of pepper called sili nga artem. This pepper or sili is the native kind which is sometimes called native pepper or amiling or long pepper or sili tari. Sili amiling is a small pepper which is known to be pungent.

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Delicious Turkish Delights 2

Delicious Turkish Delights 2
by Rodallega on March 13, 2008 in World Cuisine

The stories of revani, keskul, and tulumba.

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Delicious Turkish Delights 1

Delicious Turkish Delights 1
by Rodallega on March 11, 2008 in World Cuisine

The stories of lokum, baklava, and kadayif.

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Taste Delicious Mexican Food

Taste Delicious Mexican Food
by Rodallega on March 1, 2008 in World Cuisine

The cuisine of Mexico is pleasing to many palettes. Run now to your nearest taqueria and grab one of these yummy foods.

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