Germans present the biggest group of incomers to the American society. Indeed‚ about twenty percent of Americans links their origin to German roots. It should be noted that their immigration was not welcomed in the first decades of American history. For instance‚ one of the founders Benjamin Franklin expressed his disturbing about Germans overrunning American shores. He claimed them being too stupid for learning English that may further threaten American political future: "…Not being used to Liberty‚ they
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Spanish Cuisine The earliest settlers of Spain include the Iberians‚ the Celts‚ and the Basques groups. Then the Phoenicians came‚ who were later followed by the Greeks‚ who ruled Spain until they were defeated by the Romans. The last of the settlers to arrive were armies of Arabs and Berbers‚ whom were called Moors. Fascinated with water‚ they developed irrigation systems and planted citrus and almond trees in eastern and southern Spain. The Phoenicians arrived from the Mediterranean and brought
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Peruvian Cuisine Peruvian cuisine is one of the most varied and best in the world. It’s a reflection of its three main geographical zones‚ the coast‚ the Andean highlands and the jungle‚ and an incorporation of influences from different times and immigrant cultures. While the Peruvian cuisine only is recognized internationally in the last few years‚ food and its preparation is one important part of the Peruvian culture and a very personal way to express the Peruvian identity. As it is impossible
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INTERNATIONAL CUISINE (HOS 116) CULINARY RESEARCH PAPER CUSINES OF THE BRITISH ISLES * SCOTLAND * ENGLAND * IRELAND * WALES Mandy Borrow‚ a former teacher at Woodlands Junior School in the United Kingdom mentioned in her School blog that the British Isles is comprised of Great Britain‚ Ireland and other small islands with Great Britain being the largest island (Barrow). In other information‚ the British Isles are occupied by two nations; United Kingdom which is the union
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are Poles‚ with small groups of Ukrainians‚ Belorussians‚ Germans‚ Slovaks and Lithuanians. Polish traditional food‚ a cuisine that was suppressed during Communist times‚ is now making a comeback. Polish Food is diverse and delicious. It is made with almost all of the four basic food groups in mind‚ with a little something from each in every dish (Veterano‚ 2008). Polish cuisine and dining table etiquette is a perfect reflection of the warmth in the Polish character. Having a meal with one’s family
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from the fact that Egypt has stood as the cultural hub of the near East since the Greek’s Golden Age. This historical reality is transmuted into every facet of Egyptian society and Egyptian food in particular. The majority of contemporary Egyptian cuisine is influenced by the agriculture of the land. Egypt boasts a consistent harvest because of its geographical plane- namely‚ the NILE which runs through the entire country. Egyptian farmers have yielded a multitude of crops including dates‚ chickpeas
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standard in Haiti‚ it has resulted in a melting pot of world cuisine. The island of Hispaniola has many native foods such as guavas‚ pineapples‚ cassava‚ papayas‚ sweet potatoes‚ and corn. Because the climate is so
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History of Mexican Cuisine The history of Mexican cuisine is just as interesting and colorful as the culture itself. While other countries cuisine can be dated back to centuries‚ it is the Mexican cuisine that has ancient roots. Mexican cuisine has been said to have origins in the Aztec and Mayan civilization. The Mayans were typically known for being gatherers and hunters. The Mayans thrived on agriculture and their most plentiful crops‚ included corn‚ beans‚ chilies and peppers‚ as well as
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Indian cuisine consists of the foods and dishes of India (and to some extent neighboring countries)‚ is characterized by the extensive use of various Indian spices‚[1] herbs‚[1] vegetables[1] and fruit‚ and is also known for the widespread practice of vegetarianism in Indian society. Each family of Indian cuisine includes a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. As a consequence‚ it varies from region to region‚ reflecting the varied demographics of the ethnically-diverse subcontinent
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The Influence of Immigrant Cultures on American Cuisine Thomas J Smith Sullivan University Abstract American Cuisine has benefited from an infusion of cultural influences. Primary among these is the indigenous cuisines of its various immigrant groups. This melding of cuisine and culture has resulted in a diverse and vibrant cuisine‚ taking from the host culture‚ transposing it‚ and incorporating its essence into the whole. This melding‚ however can lead to the loss of culture‚
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