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Cali-Baja Flavor Focus

Apr 16th 2024

The Cali-Baja Corridor is Crushing it When it Comes to Cuisine CrossoversThe sun-drenched-yet-mild climate and envy-inducing multiterrain geography of these regions means chefs on both sides of the border have unfettered access to the best fresh-catch seafood and farm-fresh produce. Combine that proximity to the sea and abundance from the verdant soil with the more recent migrations of people from around the world, including the Caribbean, Middle East, South America, and other pa...

Cali-Baja Flavor Focus

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