Profiles in Flavor – American Regional Cuisine
The United States is called “The Melting Pot” to reflect the many various cultures that have settled here and made it their home. Traveling through the four corners of the country reveals local specialties that show the mixture of native cuisine and local ingredients with the customs and recipes brought with immigrants to this new land. Tour through 4 of the major cultural areas of the country and discover the delicacies that make up their own special Regional Cuisines.
SW – South Western Cuisine combines elements of the desert, the sun, native cultures as well as many influences from immigrant cultures starting with the Europeans in the 16th century. Hot chili peppers, cattle, and corn are all predominant elements to the rich flavors of the local cuisine.
Menu will include 3 Sisters Salad, fresh masa tortillas with beef and cactus, blue corn and more!