Geography played a part in the culinary development of Latin Caribbean cuisine. The proximity of the Caribbean islands to Mexico and South America encouraged trade between the native tribes.
South America introduced:
Mexico introduced:
Native South American and Mexican Ingredients
By Hector Rodriguez, About.com
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