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    As Mexicans emigrated from the familiarity of their homes and learned new life in the United States, many preserved native culture traditions to aid the transition. Some Mexicans decided to adopt many American customs, while others stuck to their roots. Ultimately, their lifestyles were influenced, but many Mexican traditions were conserved. Some of the customs that Mexicans retained include religion, food, and entertainment. They kept these traditions like a piece of home. It made new life in…

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    Heroes Among Us is an inspirational book, written by John Quiñones, that is about different acts of heroism. John Quinones chose specific scenarios that best represented his opinion of heroism. This book was very interesting because it displayed random acts of heroism and bravery. Some of the heroes in this book encountered dangerous and fearful situations to help others in need. It takes true bravery to risk your life to help others. Not all heroes in the book risked their life for another;…

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    Departures Film Analysis

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    Departures is an award-winning Japanese film about a young man who returns to his small hometown and works as an undertaker after an orchestra in Tokyo he is a member is disbanded. The Japanese name of the film is Okuribito, which means "the one who sends off" and describes Daito 's career as someone who prepares bodies before they are placed in coffins to be cremated. Daito 's job involves cleaning, clothing, and making up the person to the family 's liking before they say their goodbyes.…

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    Have you ever smelled a freshly baked pizza? The smell of the pepperoni and the spices that steamed up the windows of the kitchen , the cheese melting under the tray and once you bite the crunchy crust you can taste the warm cheese and the hot pepperoni that makes your mouth water just by seeing and tasting the freshly baked pizza. In the book Relish: My Life in The Kitchen by Lucy Knisley, she uses a memoir of her own life to tell her story with vivid colors and a unique way of seeing food.…

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    Risotto Research Paper

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    Today, risotto has become an innately Italian dish. In most Italian restaurants, you will find at least one type of risotto on the menu. Strangely, despite it’s inherent Italian-ness, rice and risotto are relatively new introductions to Italian cuisine. Rice has a long history of domestication in Asia and was not brought to Italy for several thousand years after being domesticated (P. Huang et al. 2012, X. Huang et al. 2012). Despite its foreign origins, I argue that the way rice and risotto…

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    Restaurant Manager with an aim of providing exceptional customer service to ensure smooth operations and maximize customer base. With a pride of Vietnamese food, I would like to contribute my knowledge and skills to providing those amazingly diverse cuisines with healthy nutrition and unique flavors for foreign customers. In addition, I am also eager to offer exceptional organization skills and innovative ideas in an Accounting student’s perspective to improve business’s overall performance. On…

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    I would put Mexican restaurants in their own food group. I eat, pray, and live for Mexican food. It is to the point that my friends and family do not even need to ask me where I want to go for dinner; they know I will be okay with any Mexican restaurant. Two of my many favorites are Margarita House and Los Tres Amigos. You cannot go wrong with either restaurant, but there are a few factors that contribute good and bad to each one. The key components to a good Mexican restaurant are location…

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    Chinese Capital, Billy’s Barbeque should adopt some local cuisine in its menu. Chinese people adore their culture and are reluctant to embrace the western culture. Any product or service that is customized to the local standards will, therefore, sell in China. China Popular Local Foods China is a rich culture that is practiced at all times, which sets them apart from the rest of the countries. The rich culture is evident in their cuisines that are famed for their meaning appearance, taste, color…

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    I have gained knowledge of the Spanish language and culture via my family and i've traveled to Mexico and El Salvador.Those who are monolingual only communicate in one language versus in where in my family, I communicate in two. Not only am I exposed to Spanish language, but to two different accents and cultures that vary greatly. Therefore, when visiting Mexico and El Salvador I am completely immersed in the language and culture because English is completely taken out the equation..You're…

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    My Greek-American Culture

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    Almost every Saturday morning when I was in elementary school, my mother would wake me up for breakfast which usually consisted of cinnamon toast and cereal, I would get dressed in my favorite purple outfit, and pack. I would fill my small book bag with Barbie dolls, coloring books, and the whatever I was reading for school. Before leaving, my mother would make sure to stop by the gas station for snacks and to fill up on gas. We were going on a trip! We were headed to my grandparents’ house…

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