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All the Americans at our Independence Day extravaganza! Photo credit: Theresa Winters Celebrating the 4th of July Aussie style.  I didn't realize what American food was until we had a USA themed potluck. I always considered it to be diverse and a mix of everything from all cultures, but there are a few distinctive classics that are strictly American:  Mac 'n Cheese Nachos Hot dogs Burgers Krispy Kreme Cornbread Brownies For the foreigners, the potluck was American FAQ time. With a room full of yanks, when better to ask your burning questions about America? Common FAQs about the US: Is it true meatloaf is a combination of like 15 meats smashed up and cooked together? Why would you ever consider grilling a hotdog? I thought they were only meant to be boiled... Aren't rootbeer floats alcoholic? Tasting Wine with Italians.  That's right, I went on a little day trip to a vineyard in er, the middle of nowhere! It ended up being me, my newly found British friend, Adrian and...