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The foods of New Zealand are straightforward and unpretentious, very much like its people and culture. Since the country’s main area of commerce is agriculture, its not surprising that the majority of food that’s coming out of New Zealand is based on fresh ingredients and simplicity rather than complex and muddled flavors. In California this idea of “New American” cuisine is all the rage in the states now, but New Zealand has followed this doctrine of fresh ingredients and unpretentious preparation for hundreds of years. Of course it isn’t simple food at all, and because of a surge of immigration from various other countries, New Zealand’s food is becoming quite the melting pot indeed.

 The country was originally a British colony for the majority of the 19^th century. This is very apparent as soon as you step foot into a classical New Zealand pub. In fact a lot of English natives say that they feel right at home at practically any New Zealand eatery because of the tones of home like Sunday tea and Roasts. Another English institution, fish and chips is also a very popular meal in New Zealand.

 Many of the immigrants that have migrated to New Zealand have brought along their spice racks and recipes books and have really changed a lot about New Zealand’s food. While it’s pretty hard to stray from the “clean” and “fresh” aspects of New Zealand’s unpretentious ingredients, a lot of Asian ingredients are beginning to fuse into classical English dishes. This type of melting pot cuisine is what is being called “Pacific Rim” style or cuisine.

 The greatest part about eating in New Zealand – anywhere in New Zealand – is the availability of some of the best ingredients you can find in the world. New Zealand has a lot going for them in terms of agriculture. Not only is the weather beautiful and wonderful for year-round crops, but since the country itself is relatively small, local delicacies such as specific varieties of seafood, only found in northern New Zealand cities, can be easily transported within a day to practically anywhere in the country. No matter where you are in the country there is always going to something fresh, tasty, and wonderful to dine on.

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