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What type of meals did the New England settlers create using readily available foods?
How did the settlers preserve foods to survive the long, cold winters?
What did the early settlers commonly dry to preserve for later use?
What was commonly used to bake goods in the early settlers' homes?
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How did the Indians teach the early settlers to prepare dried beans?
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What was the main purpose of the large fireplace in each home of the early settlers?
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What is a characteristic of New England Boiled Dinner?
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What is the main difference in nutritional values between Manhattan clam chowder and New England clam chowder?
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What did the sap of New England’s sugar maple trees produce?
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What are the flavors of traditional New England recipes like?
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What are the crops produced in large quantities in the Midwest?
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What are Midwesterners known for in terms of their traditional values?
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What food source are Wisconsin and Minnesota known for?
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What type of people are Midwesterners described as?
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Which region is known for producing beef, pork, lamb, and poultry in large quantities?
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What was a popular one dish meal in New England that is still popular today?
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What crops were economically important in the South due to the mild climate?
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Which of the following was an important food source found in the waters and forests of the South?
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What was abundant and especially liked as part of the wild game in the South?
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Which foods combined to form 'Soul Food' in the South?
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What type of livestock were most common in the South?
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What played a very important part in the cuisine of the South due to the common type of livestock?
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What vegetable was brought to the United States from Africa and is commonly used in Creole and Cajun cooking?
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Which spice is commonly used in southern Florida cooking and influences the flavor with its peppery heat?
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Which type of sausage is known for its strong, smoky, and garlicky taste, and is frequently used in Cajun dishes?
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Which thickener made from dried sassafras leaves is typically used in Creole gumbo?
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What is the name of the pork sausage that is heavily seasoned with hot peppers and other spicy seasonings in Cajun cooking?
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Which trio of vegetables forms the trinity used in both Cajun and Creole cuisines?
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What candy made from sugar, cream, and pecans is commonly associated with Creole food?
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Which beverage is made from strong coffee and hot milk and is often enjoyed with beignets in New Orleans?
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What beverage made from strong coffee flavored with spices, sugar, citrus peel, and brandy is part of Creole cuisine?
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Which region is known for its jambalayas and gumbos, seasoned heavily with hot peppers and other spicy seasonings?
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