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Nachos, Mexico

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The famous snack dish known as nachos became popular in Mexico in the middle of the 20th century. According to legend, in 1943, a team of US military spouses traveled to Piedras Negras, a village in Mexico, situated just a short distance from Eagle Pass, Texas. When the women arrived at the Victory Club, it was already closed, but the chef Ignacio (Nacho) Anaya decided to cook them a snack using what he had on hand. Anaya grabbed some tortilla chips, topped them with grated cheese, and then chopped jalapenos. He offered the women the meal after heating it until the cheese had melted. Instantly popular, the meal prompted the women to inquire about its name. "It's Nacho's specials," he retorted, using his own name. In the 1960s, the dish gained popularity in Texas and expanded across the country, especially at Tex-Mex eateries. Many toppings, such as beans, meat, avocado salsa, and sour cream, can be used to make nachos. Nowadays, nachos are a popular snack meal across

Ice cream, China

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 Millions of people all over the world love ice cream as a frozen treat. Ice cream is a product to have originated in ancient China when frozen milk and cereals were combined to make a treat. The recipe was purportedly brought to Italy by Marco Polo in the thirteenth century when it was improved and transformed into the ice cream that we enjoy today. Ice cream was brought to France in the sixteenth century, where the delicacy was embraced by the nation. Additionally, the French created new methods for creating the dish and added additional tastes like vanilla and strawberry. In the 18th century, European settlers brought ice cream to America, where it soon gained popularity. Ice cream originally appeared in American cuisine in 1776 when the first ice cream shop started in New York City. Sorbet, ice cream, and frozen yogurt are just a few of the different ice cream flavors and taste combinations that have been created over time. Nowadays ice cream is a favorite treat for everyone of all