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musical group Amy Ray and Emily Saliers began singing together during high school and have remained partners ever since, adopting the moniker Indigo Girls in 1985. That partnership has proven…
by David Johnson Muslim Bangladesh shares many culinary habits with Bengali and even northern India, but Muslims do not eat pork. Bangladesh has also been influenced by the Spice Islands…
by David Johnson Balance between dishes is a hallmark of Thai cooking. Spicy curries contrast with soup or a vegetable dish. Courses are served all at once to allow diners to take turns…
by David Johnson Vietnamese cooking is similar to Cantonese cuisine to its north. Stir-frying is common and virtually no oil is used. Common ingredients: seafood (especially shrimp),…
by David Johnson The small Southeast Asian nation of Cambodia enjoys a rich variety of seafood from the ocean, the Mekong River, and the Tonle Sap Lake. Chopsticks are generally used.…
by David Johnson Japanese cooking enjoys a reputation as very healthy and has become popular in the United States. Food is usually stir-fried and cut into small pieces. Chopsticks are used…
by David Johnson Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar's cooking includes Indian curries and Chinese stir-fry. In this overwhelmingly Buddhist country, vegetarian cooking is widespread,…
