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The Middle Atlantic States of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania form a buffer between New England and the Southern states. More than others, the Mid-Atlantic represents the truest portrayal of America as “melting pot.” For early arrivals, the Mid-Atlantic offered advantages that the pilgrims’ New England did not. The climate and soil were better for farming, and there was uncommon abundance here. European settlers learned from Natives, who tended to plots of corn and squash, picked wild fruits like blueberries and cranberries, fished the waterways, harvested shellfish; and hunted turkey and deer. The Dutch and Swedes added European preservation techniques like pickling and salting to tried-and-true Indian methods of drying and smoking. English, Germans, and Scotch-Irish made contributions as well. Europeans planted orchards. The Dutch began raising cattle in New York and contributed cole slaw, donuts, and waffles. Germans with their pig-centered diet introduced hams, bacon, schnitzels, and sausages, served with dumplings, potatoes, or noodles. Over time, such Euro-centric diversity expanded to include people from all over the world.

Featured Cook LUV2COOK Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

About me: I have been cooking since I was 10 years old. I have learned by trial and error. Unfortunately my mother was never a cook herself so at a early age I was preparing meals for us both. Over the years I learned some tricks of the trade from my grandmother but most of my food and cooking knowledge I taught myself. Now that I am in my early 30's I have the swing of things and have a variety of things I cook well. I am also always trying new recipes and new things. I am a good cook and good baker. My mom always says she doesn't know where I got my cooking skills from and we both know it was definately not from her. My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews | Photos Recipes | Blog Create your own Cook's Profile | MORE Cooks »