take a trip to massachusetts , however, and not a chili pepper nor a tortilla will you find in a traditional meal. influenced by the cold climate and the english-speaking people who settled there, the new england
kitchen gives off the aromas of soups and stewa and of meat that is roasted for hours in the oven. potatoes, carrots, and turnips were popular, because these root vegetables grew well in the region and could be stored all winter long in the days
before supermarkets and refrigerators. english-style puddings and pies are the traditional desserts, rather than the fresh fruit
one often gets in the southwest.