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Moqueca refers to a Brazilian tomato-based seafood stew prepared in a special type of clay pot. Moqueca is made without adding any water.Varieties fish and shellfish are just thrown together with a mixture onions, tomatoes,some garlic and coriander into a clay pot and then let it simmer for hours until done. However, just like any recipes, Moqueca is also made several waya depending on the area and the cook. If liquid is needed, palm oil and coconut milk or olive and soy oil is used. Moqueca is pronounced "moh-keh-kuh"

Moule is the French word for "mussel", a kind of edible sea shell. One famous French dish made of mussel is Mouclade from the Poitou-Charentes Region of France. Moule also means in French "mold".
Moule de Bouchot is the French for small, highly prized cultivated mussel, raised on stakes driven into the sediment of shallow coastal beds.
Moule de Bouzigues refers to iodine-strong mussel from the village of Bouzigues on the Mediterranean coast of France. Bouzigues is a town in Hérault department in the Languedoc-Roussillon Region in southern France. Bouzigues is a center for oyster and mussel production as far back as the Greeks - the earliest fishers here lived in troglodyte caves along the shore - Bouzigues is one of the towns on the Etang de Thau in Languedoc Rousssillon. There is a popular museum in the town to explain the history and techniques of the production of oysters and mussels in the Etang de Thau. The oyster beds themselves are very photogenic, and best enjoyed by walking along the path along the edge of the etang.

Meringue refers to a mixture of stiffly beaten egg whites and granulated sugar then baked So simple! Our lip-smacking confectionery made from eggwhites and sugar. It's airy and crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, yet it still melts in your mouth. Also availble: Meringue with Casoy (Cashews), a great addition to one of our classics Ingreditents: Sugar, Egg White, Vanilla, Flavoring. Shelf Life : 3 monthsonfectionery made from eggwhites and sugar. It's airy and crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, yet it still melts in your mouth. Also availble: Meringue with Casoy (Cashews), a great addition to one of our classics Ingreditents: Sugar, Egg White, Vanilla, Flavoring. Shelf Life: 3 months

Mastika refers to one of the quite popular drinks from Bulgaria. Mastika (???????) (47% vol), is a drink closely related to Greek Ouzo and Turkish Raki. It is usually drunk with ice, with water in a 1:1 mixture or with peppermint liqueur, called Oblak (cloud).

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