The Dominican Republic is a country with a vibrant, rich, and unique culture. Dominican slang, like any other country's slang and colloquialisms, is an important part of local culture and language. It's a way for Dominicans to express themselves in a more informal and playful way, often with words that have a unique meaning and are not used in standard Spanish. Read Full Story

Most of us are familiar with the traditional PB&J sandwiches packed in our middle-school lunches, but how many of us have eaten Adobong Mani from the Philippines? Peanuts might seem like an American pastime, filling in our sandwiches, smeared on our Ritz crackers, or coated by tiny chocolate cups. But other places and cultures have used and continue to use peanuts in all kinds of recipes for all kinds of meals. Read Full Story