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Rengarenga refers to a type of plant in Maori called rock lily

Refrigerator Dough refers to an unkneaded dough placed in the refrigerator to rise. The dough makes a soft, light bread.

Roggenbrot refers to one of Germany's most popular breads. Roggenbrot means Rye Bread in English. It is made from rye, it is dark and tasty. It is an ideal bread for parties as it taste best with ham, pickles and cheese. It can be bought from bakeshops or bakeries around the country.

Rooibos tea refers to a popular South African herbal tea made in the Cape from the Cyclopia genistoides bush. Rooibos is an Afrikaans word meaning "red bush". Rooibos has no caffeine and less tannin than tea.

Ro refers to one of Madagascar's food made of beef and pork marinated in vinegar, water and oil, then cooked with leaves, onion, pickles and other vegetables and seasoned with pimento. Moreover, herbs and leaves are mixed with rice to prepare Ro.

Rastafari is the most famous movement of the Caribbean. It has affected the culture and society of the Caribbean. Below are some of the main foundational beliefs of Rastafarians. The other articles will provide some of the other beliefs and standards * Rastafarians believe that God is a spirit and that this spirit was manifested in King H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I. * Rastafarians believe that Jesus was a direct descendant of King David and was black. * Rastafarians believe that the Ethiopian Solomonic Dynasty is a direct representation of King David. * Rastafarians believe that they are the original Lost Tribes of Israel that were once scattered by Babylon until the appearance of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I. * Rastafarians believe that God will return them to Zion (Rastafarians refer to Ethiopia as Zion). * Rastafarians believe that Ethiopia is the Promised Land and that it is Heaven on Earth. * The White Man took them away from the Promised Land (Ethiopia/Zion) as slaves to Babylon and a Babylonian system. (Please note that some Rastafarians will say Pink people vs. White people)

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