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February 2008
The people of Greece share a passion for food and drink that dates back to ancient times, and that passion is reflected in their rich culinary traditions.
The simple, well-seasoned preparation of quality fresh ingredients truly defines Greek cuisine.
The temperate Mediterranean climate is ideal for growing olives, and olive oil is an indispensible ingredient in Greek cooking.
The spicy foods of Hungary, often referred to as Magyar cuisine, are the results of centuries of Turkish, German and Austrian influences.
As a nomadic civilization, the Hungarians developed unique ways of cooking livestock (a prominent feature of Magyar cuisine) over a fire in cauldrons.
In Hungary, lunch is the most important meal of the day, consisting of several courses.
One of the most beloved ethnic cuisines in America and around the world, Italian cuisine is also one of the richest and most complex.
Italian cuisine is geographically diverse; the dishes of each region are all unique in terms of ingredients, cooking methods and complexity.
Generally speaking, the main regions of Italy are Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Abruzzi and Campania.
Seasonal ingredients, traditional cooking techniques and unique eating etiquette all contribute to the diverse dishes characteristic of Japanese cuisine.
As an island nation, Japan has developed its own original cuisine, but one can see influences from Portugal, China, and even the United States in some modern Japanese dishes.
The fundamentals of Japanese cuisine include fresh, high-quality seasonal ingredients and the artistic presentation of dishes. Most Japanese dishes are created by combining regional staples, such as rice or noodles, with soup, fish, meat, flavorings and vegetables.
Mexico is a country steeped in ancient tradition and Spanish colonial culture. Intense and exotic flavors, colorful garnish and myriad herbs and spices add to the tantalizing tastes and textures common in Mexican dishes. In fact, some gourmands will argue that Mexican cuisine is the second most diverse and expansive in the world, following Chinese. Modern Mexican cuisine takes its cues from the ancient dishes of the Aztecs, Mayans and Spanish conquistadores.
Who doesn't like chocolate? Or wine? Or better yet, both? Wine and chocolate can be the ultimate pairing, but selecting just the right combination can be a bit of a challenge.
Chocolate is a tough food to pair for several reasons. For starters, chocolates have high levels of tannins, the bitter taste imparted by the cacao bean. Also, different chocolates have varying degrees of sweetness.
So, how do you select the perfect match?
Follow this general rule of thumb: the stronger the chocolate, the bolder the wine. Chocolate tends to get "stronger" as the percentage of cacao increases.
Polish cuisine has evolved over the centuries from a mixture of exterior influences, such as Slavic, Jewish, Turkish, Germanic and Hungarian culinary traditions.
Polish chefs take their craft quite seriously; some meals take days to prepare. In general, Polish cuisine is known for its rich use of meat, especially pork, as well as cabbage and noodles or dumplings.
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