Food in Maryland
When Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore, received the grant for the land along the Chesapeake Bay and north of the Potomac River from King Charles I In 1632, he also received a request to name the colony after the Queen, Henrietta Maria. So Maryland came to be.
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Food in Delaware
In 1610 Samuel Argall, a British sea captain took shelter in a bay there when he was blown out of course during a storm.
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Food in the Mid-Atlantic States
The cuisine in the Mid-Atlantic states is very varied.
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Food in Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the smallest of the United States, although it can boast of having the biggest official name. Rhode Island is known as The Ocean State because it has a large coastline and the sea features largely in its economy and daily life.
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Italian pantry
Despite all the talking of the complex flavors in Italian cuisine and the comparison with French food, Italian dishes can be counted among the world's simplest to prepare. Italian cooking has been compared to the Japanese one because both rely on some trusted flavor profiles and quick, simple cooking methods, most of the times.
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Treats for a wine tasting
If you are having a wine tasting party, or even just a sunny afternoon, relaxing with friends by the pool, appetizers served with a suitable wine can be a real hit. Choose your foods as carefully as you choose your wine and your guests will be raving – and coming back for more.
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Swiss fondue
A fondue is a dish made with melted cheese with various seasonings, usually with the addition of dry white wine or kirsch. The fondue is served hot and eaten by dipping pieces of bread in the cheese sauce. Its origins date back to the 15th century. What probably was a way to use hardened cheese and stale bread in Swiss peasant homes in those times has become a special treat in ours.
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Cook Southwest gourmet on a budget
Cook Southwest gourmet on a budget by going beyond tacos. Substitute ingredients in other recipes with Southwestern ones, experiment with new Southwestern ingredients or try variations of your favorites.
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Cook Cajun gourmet on a budget
You can cook Cajun gourmet on a budget by keeping it authentic. Use an authentic Cajun flavor profile, ingredients and methods.
