Canada Blends Cultures And Values

Canada is the second largest country in the world as far as land mass is concerned and shares the longest land border with any other country, in this case the United States. Canada is known for being a peaceful, multicultural country with a strong economy.

There are dozens of different aboriginal tribes that call the land now referred to as Canada “home”. Due to that fact there are considerable amounts of cultural influence spreading throughout the country. In addition, Canada is officially a multilingual country with both English and French being classified as national languages. Quebec is the province where French is most commonly spoken, although it is also spoken in many other parts of the country. This multicultural and multilingual history has no doubt had a strong impact on the modern approach Canada has taken on being a multicultural nation that shows respect for the beliefs and customs of many different ethnic and religious groups. This has bolstered immigration into Canada and now the country has one of the highest per-capita immigration rates in the entire world.

Canada also has a strong economy that is bolstered by its possession of massive amounts of natural resources including fresh water, oil, and lumber. It is one of very few countries that is a net energy exporter, making it important on the national level. The fact that this nation has nearly always exemplified a peaceful approach to politics and foreign relations has helped it in free trade agreements with other countries throughout the Americas and Europe.

Blended Taste Of Spiced Bitong

There are so many nationalities living in South Africa no wonder it is called the rainbow nation. This blending is also seen in the types of dishes prepared and eaten. Not only have the cooking styles been inter-adopted but the ingredients have been too.

It is safe from the lifestyle of people living in major towns like Johannesburg that South African cuisine mainly consists of starch and an accompanying stew. This is the same in many regions of the country and is characterized by meat and fish in many dishes. The fact that the country is surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian Ocean, make it an automatic hub for fish and seafoods. The staple meat dish of the South Africans is the bitong spiced and an equivalent of dried jerky. For a developed nation like this it is not amusing that they have good eating only in social gatherings.

South African food is served with large portions of fruit vegetables and spiced soups. It is not uncommon to have cassava and local fruit included in your food as part of a meal because the locals believe that no dish can be complete without them. This is especially true when spicy seafood is served. Yellow rice is a staple too among the South Africans and in most cases it is used as a side dish that has been eaten since ancient times by the locals. Exotic food in South Africa has been never short of variety because it grows in plenty and there are many ways of preparing it.

The Historical And Modern Influence Of Asia

The massive Asian continent is home to billions of people who differ in custom, religion, and language. The differences in these cultures have allowed for the development of many different types of peoples and countries including modern economic powers that are important on an international level.

Many of the world’s oldest and most influential cultures come from the coastal regions of Asia such as the Middle East, the Indian sub-continent, and Southeast Asia. For instance, students of World History and Anthropology are sure to learn much about Mesopotamian culture and religion since these continue to have an influence on modern cultures today even thousands of years after they have disappeared. Some of the most important achievements in Asian history have been those of the wheel, mathematics, cities, states, and empires. Asian religion is incredibly important on a worldwide scale since it is home to the grand majority of the world’s most influential religions including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

In modern times the Asian economy has become incredibly important at the international level because of how countries such as India, China, and Japan have affected worldwide commerce. Although Japan has enjoyed one of the most powerful international economies for many years, developing nations such as China and India are showing great potential for growth and could eventually overtake the success of Japan and other industrialized countries. Even small countries, such as Singapore, have shown the potential for economic growth; Singapore is the fourth largest center for foreign exchange and is home to one of the busiest ports. Without a doubt, both the past and the future of the entire international community are indebted to Asian history, Asian religion, and the Asian economy.

A Palate Experience: Curry

Indian cuisine is regarded for their vast use of herbs and spices. It is because of this reason that their food is jam packed and bursting with flavors. For those who are up to the challenge of spicy foods, then India is definitely a must go to your travel itinerary. Once you have taken a bite into one of their foods, it will take your taste buds on a roller coaster ride leaving to want for more. One of India’s sought after food that has made a name across the world is the famous curry.

Curry is a dish made with herbs and spices some chillies comprising of chicken, meat or poultry with or without vegetables. The word curry often regards to as having origins from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and other Southeast Asian countries. In traditional cooking, there is an exact selection of spices to go along with your dish but this solely depends upon national or regional cultural tradition, religious practices and even according to family preference. There are two kinds of curries. You can either have it wet with a lot of sauce or gravy made up of yoghurt, coconut milk or legume puree, or you can have it dry with little sauce allowed to evaporate leaving the spices to dry up into the meat.

But nowadays, you can already have a taste of Indian cuisine even if you are in the tropical islands or in the deserts of Africa. It is all because the curry seasoning has been made commercially available in almost all parts of the world. It comes in powder form and all you need to do is mix it with your choice or meant and/ or vegetables. To make it thick and creamy, you can add in yoghurt, coconut milk or pureed legumes according to what’s available. And there you have it, a curry made outside of India.

Food Secrets Of The Injera

The exotic foods of Ethiopia are a world secret that is only known with the eating. The spicy food that is eaten in Ethiopia is characterized by a hot mix of spices, meat, vegetables and grains which are simmered together under low heat to blend in the various ingredients.

The fact that the Ethiopian population is divided almost equally into Christian and Muslim religious affiliations greatly affects the national cuisine. One characteristic that is universal in this country regardless of what religion you subscribe to is the breaking of Injera and eating together from one large plate an action that signifies solidarity, unity, loyalty and brotherhood. Don’t be surprised when someone holds food in their hands and brings it up to your mouth to eat because they mean to strengthen the bond of making new acquaintances. To demonstrate how religion has impacted the exotic food of the Ethiopians you need to observe how the cuisine changes during the period of lent to predominantly vegetarian.

Apart from large towns like Addis Ababa that are near cosmopolitan, most of the food in Ethiopia is home grown and consists mainly of vegetables. Farming in Ethiopia is done on a subsistence scale by most people. The exotic Ethiopian food is rich in nutrients and taste as evidenced by a look at a complete serving of the various foods prepared. Ethiopian fermented honey is a key component of every meal and so is the injera which is a key characteristic of every meal. The injera is the pancake of Ethiopia that is made from sour dough which gives it a light texture and exotic flavor.

A Taste Of Kenya In Ugali

Kenya is a country where there are very many tribes living together, and over the years each has adopted the eating habits of the other. It is therefore not uncommon to find a meal in Kenya with cooking styles from different corners of the country.

Ugali still remains the number one staple food for the Kenyan people and is popular with all the tribes. Though the consistency and floor combination is different for people living in the different parts the name and the style in which it is cooked is the same. This is an exotic Kenyan dish that is eaten with meaty stews or leafy vegetables as a main meal. In popular restaurants like the ones in Nairobi, ugali is served with game meat and soups from around the world. There is no denying that a meal of ugali is not only delicious but satisfying. Your visit to Kenya is incomplete if you have not had a serving of ugali and roast goat meat.

The flour composition is left to individual choice because different people wish to draw certain benefits from various foods. The nature of ugali cooked can be varied to suit the meal type being prepared. A breakfast meal for example can be made from plain maize meal flour because it will be accompanied by a hot beverage. If ugali is being prepared for lunch or dinner it is mixed with either cassava or millet to make it a heavy meal. Maize in Kenya from which ugali is made can be referred to as the country’s staple food because a lot of other dishes are made from it in various forms.