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Mealie rice refers to South Africa's crushed rice maize kernels that is used as a cheap substitute for rice.

Methode Cap refers to the classic bottle-fermented sparkling wine produced in South Africa.

Masala Dabba is the Indian name of the Traditional Spice Box. Masala Dabba is a must in every Indian kitchen. It is a round stainless steel box and inside sit lidless, stainless steel cups, each holding one spice. The box has has two (2) lids - one to keep spices fresh and the other is the lid to the main outer box. Note: I have travelled to the south of Indian, but the families I have visited there were poor, hence they do not have Masala Dabba at home. I have been dreaming of buying this Masala Dabba when I return again to Indian soon.

Marrons Glacés refers to glazed sweet chestnuts which is made from the largest sweet chestnuts from the département of Ardèche in France, which have sugar added and are then candied.

Morelia Gaspacho refers to a different type of Gazpacho found in the city of Morelia, Mexico. Morelia Gaspacho is a mixture of finely chopped fruits and vegetables ordered to taste. It may consists of fresh mango, pineapple, jicama, papaya, watermelon and other fruits which are combined with cucumber and then doused or dusted with choosen condiments, like lime or orange juice, chili powder, hot sauce, or even onions and powdered cheese (of the Cotija type). Morelia Gaspacho is also known as Gazpachos Morelianos, Gaspachos de Morelia, Morelia-Style Gaspacho, or Morelia Gazpacho. Morelia is sutuated in northern Mexico.

Matefaim refers to French hearty, thick pancake popular in the Alpine regions of France. Matefaim is intended to "tame hunger", hence its name.

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