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Some of the last land areas on the planet to be settled by humans, the Pacific Islands are comprised of hundreds of islands strewn across thousands of miles of ocean. Courageous island hoppers headed out on open boats, bringing staple foods with them, to settle these remote islands. Island cuisines are often a melding of native, European, Asian, and American traditions. Starchy staples (like taro, yam, and green bananas) comprise the mainstay of most island diets. Fresh fruit is important, too, eaten out of hand or worked into juices. As might be expected, seafood is a major protein for many islanders (often stewed or roasted), although pork is popular, too. Increasingly, Western diets are becoming common on many islands of the Pacific.
 

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Chocolate Eclair Dessert

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by HOTinmyKitchen 
I had never had this dessert until my stepmother made it for me a few yrs ago, I just made it for a class presentation and everyone loved it. The only difference is she uses french vanilla pudding mix and adds a little milk to the canned frosting to make it creamier and spreadable. I also crushed some of the graham crackers and sprinkled it on top of the frosting before serving it, may try some crushed walnuts on top next time!
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Braciola III

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by gofmangge' 
My high school sweetheart's mother made braciole for me for my birthday. Hers was rolled with a bread stuffing with mushrooms and cheeses and prosciutto. Amazingly tasty, and the sauce in which it was cooked was divine. Why didn't I marry that girl?!?!
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Lumpia (Shanghai version)

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by gofmangge' 
Wonderful! I love the sweet carrot to balance the saltiness of the soy. But I prefer a shred to a grate to give more texture and color. And getting the lumpia into uniform shape takes a bit of practice! But SO worth the effort!
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