1. The Republic of Dominica Darryl Lewin, Jesus Parra, Caitlin Potter, Brittany Seales

2. Queso Frito 12 slices of queso de freir ¼ cup of oil for frying ½ cup of corn starch Heat the oil in a frying pan. Cover the slices with corn starch and shake off the excess. Fry in hot oil on one side until it turns golden brown. Turn and repeat. Do not add many slices at the same time as the oil must remain very hot to prevent the cheese from staying in the oil for too long. Serve hot! Used as a component with breakfast.

3. Punta Cana/ Dominican Republic

4. Dulce de leche 6 cups of whole milk 1 cup of sugar Mix the milk and sugar and put in a heavy saucepan at low heat. Stir regularly to prevent sticking. When it reaches the consistency of think cream turn off the heat and let cool. Chill before serving. Traditional Dominican Dessert

5. Basically where many high class type people live. Sort of like apartments/condos off of the water.

6. Croquetas de pollo 2 lb. boneless chicken, ham, cheese, or tuna 2 cups of milk ½ cup of flour 3 tablespoons of butter 2 eggs 1 chicken broth cube 1 teaspoon of parsley 2 cups of bread crumbs 1 onion 1 pinch of pepper 4 cups of oil for deep frying 4 tablespoons of flour for frying Salt Used as a starter or appetizer.

7. Sandwich Bay People tend to go to relax, relieve stress, and often go out paddling in boats. But more of a big time relaxation spot.

8. It’s not all rich and glamorous. There are poor areas in the Republic of Dominica. Tourists don’t usually tend to see these parts but they are there.

9. Cultural Aspects Nepotism is considered a good thing. (Basically hiring people you know and trust.) Dominicans pride themselves on their hospitality. Appearance is very important!! (The way you dress defines your social class and who you are as an individual.) Race and economic status determine social status. Status is defined more by family background then absolute wealth. Constitution guarantees freedom of religion. Meeting, Gift Giving, and Dining Etiquettes are extremely important. Manana Attitude, Warm and inviting natives. Different DRIVING!!!!

10. Roman Catholic Baseball is one of the most famous and important cultural activities. Native Crafts: Mahogany and guano (dried palm tree leaves) ARTART ARCHITECTUREARCHITECTURE Merengue is most popular form of music but, bachata is the music of those in rural areas (country folk). MUSICMUSIC Tambora (Type of Drum)