WAIE (whatamieating.com)
This is the searchable online international food dictionary with 61,500 terms in 302 languages plus 12,690 plurals.
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The database behind this site was the loving creation of Suzy Oakes, who sadly passed away on 31st July 2011. She will be greatly missed.
A cookbook, featuring Suzy's favourite recipies is now available. People who are interested should contact Mun Flint on mkf1000@medschl.cam.ac.uk. Currently, the cost is £12.50 plus postage and packing. All proceeds go to the Suzy Oakes Trust for Mill Road.
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| Algarve
Language: Portuguese
Description: Algarve is from the Arabic "al gharb", the west. It is a region and province along the southern end of the coast of Portugal, co-extensive with the district of Faro. It has a sub-tropical climate with vegetation reminiscent of northern Africa. Red, white and rosé wines are produced as well as a sherry-like dessert wine. It is also known for its Mediterranean fruits and fish.
| Algarve or Faro, with many thanks to www.map-of-portugal.co.uk by Tourizm Maps &Copy; 2006 |
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Pronounced: ahl-GAHRV
Ethnicity: Portuguese
Most frequent country: Portugal
Most frequent region: Algarve
See places: Portuguese food and cuisine
See foods and dishes: bõlo de chila do Algarve, caracóis à Algarvia, Lagoa ®, ostras do Algarve, perdiz à montemor, perdiz com molho de vilão
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