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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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The History of Sushi

The History of Sushi
by Catherine South on August 22, 2008 in World Cuisine

Sushi was not always as decorative as it is today. The artistic food took centuries to become what it is today.

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Popular Culinary Uses of Rice in the Philippines

Popular Culinary Uses of Rice in the Philippines
by nobert soloria bermosa on June 1, 2008 in World Cuisine

The Philippines is basically an agricultural country. One of its major agricultural products is rice. Rice is the staple food of Filipinos and other Asians. Just like cassava, camote and banana, rice can also be cooked or prepared as a food in many ways.

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Ifugao Rice Terraces: The 8th Wonder of the World

Ifugao Rice Terraces: The 8th Wonder of the World
by nobert soloria bermosa on April 21, 2008 in Philippines

Details and compelling reasons why the Ifugao rice terraces is considered the 8th wonder of the world. Find out.

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Costa Rican Food History in One Page

Costa Rican Food History in One Page
by Token Beast on April 19, 2008 in World Cuisine

What Costa Ricans eat and why they eat it.

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Black Power: 8 Black-Colored Foods & Their Health Benefits

Black Power: 8 Black-Colored Foods & Their Health Benefits
by valli on January 22, 2008 in World Cuisine

The color black has been known to make you look thinner, but many do not know that it is also the color of an especially nutritious food group. The black-colored foods have been known for centuries, but only recently have been rediscovered as a particularly important ingredient in our diet.

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