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North American cuisine

Okay kiddo, so you know how different countries have different foods that they like to eat, right? Well, North America is a big place that includes countries like the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and they all have their own kinds of food too!

In the United States, there are a lot of different kinds of foods that people like to eat depending on where they live. In the South, they really like things like fried chicken and macaroni and cheese, and in the Northeast, they might eat a lot of seafood like lobster or clam chowder. In the Midwest, they often eat things like corn on the cob and grilled burgers. And in the West, people sometimes eat a lot of things like sushi and tacos.

In Canada, they like to eat foods that will keep them warm during their long, cold winters. They might eat things like poutine (which is french fries with gravy and cheese curds on top) or maple syrup, which is made from maple trees and is really yummy on pancakes! They also love seafood, especially things like salmon and lobster.

In Mexico, they often eat spicy foods that are filled with lots of different flavors. They might eat things like tacos, which are filled with meat and vegetables and lots of different kinds of sauces. They also eat a lot of rice and beans, which are really tasty and filling.

So there you have it kiddo, North American cuisine is all about the different kinds of food that people in the United States, Canada, and Mexico like to eat!
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