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This small country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean is comprised of two main islands. More than 1,000 miles east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, New Zealand was a former colony of the British Empire. The culture of the island was shaped by European immigrants and the Maori people, of Polynesian descent, who migrated to the islands about 1,000 years ago. Early colonists, British mainly, hoped to rely on the familiar foods of home. Meat and potatoes, all of which were introduced into New Zealand, remain important parts of the diet. However, conservative British cooking has slowly made room for Mediterranean and Asian styles that celebrate fresh local ingredients. New Zealand is known for its lamb, mussels, and its booming wine industry. Like the English, New Zealanders drink a lot of tea, which is not to be confused with their main meal, usually eaten in the evening, and often called “tea.”
 

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Frosty Pumpkin Pie

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2008 by XZIGALIA
This was very yummy. I had to add extra spices and it was more of an ice cream to me, so I would omit the shell next time. It's quite different to "regular" pumpkin pie.
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Spinach Quiche

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by Chicken
I made this for my mum's birthday brunch and it was the most tasty and good-looking quiche I have ever made. Everyone commented on how good it was. I was very happy with the end result. I did use olive oil spray instead of the butter and 1% milk to cut down on the fat content, and it was still delicious!
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Dirty Girl Scout

Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by XZIGALIA
ooh, this was great! It really suited its name, coz the drink was this awful murky green (fabulous). I was afraid the vodka would make it too alcohol-tasting but it didn't at all. It was really strong so I added in some heavy cream and sipped away at it.
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