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Guinea-Bissau; officially: República da Guiné-Bissau; Republic of Guinea-Bissau is one of the smaller of the African countries and the only African country whose official language is Portugese. It was formerly the Portuguese colony of Portuguese Guinea and upon independence on September 24, 1973 (ratified on September 10, 1974) the name of its capital, Bissau, was added to the country's official name in order to prevent confusion between itself and the Republic of Guinea (above). The population of Guinea-Bissau is ethnically diverse and has many distinct languages, customs, and social structures. Nearly 99% of Guineans are black and can be divided into the following three categories: Fula and the Mandinka-speaking people, who comprise the largest portion of the population and are concentrated in the north and northeast; the Balanta and Papel people, who live in the southern coastal regions; and the Manjaco and Mancanha, who occupy the central and northern coastal areas. Only 14% of the population speaks the official language Portuguese. 44% of the population speaks Kriol, a Portuguese-based creole language, and the remainder speaks native African languages. White Portuguese and mestiços speak one of the African languages and Kriol as second languages. French is also learned in schools, as the country is surrounded by French-speaking countries and a full member of the Francophonie. The majority of the populace follows traditional animist beliefs, with 45% of the population being Muslim, principally the Fula and Mandinka peoples Less than 8% are Christian, most of whom are Roman Catholic. As a country on the Atlantic ocean, Guinea-Bissau cuisine uses fish as the basis of many recipes. The native cuisine also makes use of a combination of locally available fruit, grains, and vegetables, milk and meat products. Unlike many other West African countries the Guinea Bissau diet has a predominance of milk, curd, and whey. The carbohydrate staple is rice and peanuts (introduced by the Portugese) also make an important addition to the country's cuisine. Chillies are often used in numerous recipes, as is Guinea pepper, the seeds of Aframomum melegueta which are also called grains of paradise. Traditional ingredients include rice, peanuts, Bambara Groundnut and Hausa Groundnut, black-eyed peas, and root vegetables such as yams, coco yams, sweet potatoes, and cassava. Guinea Bissau cuisine also includes Pork meat and fish. |
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An ice cream is a cold dessert made, at the most basic level, with cream and flavourings and which is whipped to incorporate air into the mix both before and during the freezing process. However, Italian ice creams (gelati) have more flavour and are whipped less so they contain less air and are creamier. French ice creams (glaces) are based on an egg custard and taste rich and creamy. Find out more about these frozen desserts and how to prepare them.
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Among the dairy products available today, cheese is one of the most popular and widely used.
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With Autumn approaching, the mind naturally turns to how best to preserve the season's glut of fruit for the coming winter. One of the best preservation methods is to turn the fruit into jams and jellies, which will last you through the winter and well into the following spring. Here you will learn the secrets of making perfect jams and jellies with grape jam being used as an example.
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February 14th, St Valentine's day is the day for lovers. The recipes given here will help your special Valentine's day celebration go with a swing.
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Sausages are food made from ground meat, salt, herbs, and spices. They are typically formed in a casing made from intestine
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Mushrooms are an amazing foodstuff, neither plant nor animal but a whole kingdom of life all their own. Though many mushrooms are cultivated the vast majority can only be found in the wild. Here you find recipes for both wild and cultured mushrooms so that you can know how to get the best out of them...
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In all actuality, coffee begins as a fruit that is bright red in appearance. However, you cannot simply make coffee directly from this fruit. As a matter of fact, there are several stages that this fruit goes through before it is transformed into coffee beans.
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If you live in an area with higher than average levels of calcium and magnesium in the earth, your water will be hard. The solution to the hard water problem is a water softener. A water softener is a water station that is installed in your home to remove the minerals from the water before they reach your taps.
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Fish is the staple protein source for much of the human population. Fish is an important high-quality protein source that much of the Western diet is deficient in. In this article you will learn a little about fish as well as gaining two classic fish recipes.
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Now that you have added some useful and creative cooking tips to your arsenal, you should be able to start pursuing your dream of playing chef. Whether you want to make a living from cooking or simply want to serve delicious meals to your family, remember these tips for culinary glory.
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