The Hamburger: A New England invention
There are very few foods that America can claim as her own, although New Haven, Connecticut , is a veritable institution, because this is where they invented the hamburger.
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Vermont’s Famous Ice Cream
Vermont may be famous for its foliage, but it’s also famous for another American favourite, Ben and Jerry’s ice-cream. Set up in the 70’s by two hippies ,Ben and Jerry, their ice-cream became famous for its wild and crazy flavours.
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‘Bacalhau’ – The Story of Dry Salted Cod
Cod is a national treasure for the Portuguese. They have more than 365 ways to cook it, one for each day of the year.
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Borshch Soup – a Ukrainian Speciality
Borshch is a mildly tart vegetable soup dominated by the rich colour and taste of beetroot. Generally, borshch contains many different ingredients, as many as 20, but the combinations and proportions vary according to region of Ukraine , the season, and family tradition.
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Bliny- the Russian Pancake
Bliny are Russian pancakes with a slightly sour taste and the thickness of a few playing cards, accompanied by caviar or indeed almost any other filling on hand, from jam to sour cream and salmon.
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