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Pita or pitta ( /ˈpɪtə/ PI-tə) is a round pocket bread widely consumed in many Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Balkan cuisines. It is prevalent in Greece, the Balkans, the Levant, the Arabian Peninsula, Turkey, and parts of the Indian subcontinent. The "pocket" in pita bread is created by steam, which puffs up the dough. As the bread cools and flattens, a pocket is left in the middle.
Pita is a slightly leavened wheat bread, flat, either round or oval, and variable in size. Its history extends far into antiquity, since flatbreads in general, whether leavened or not, are among the most ancient breads, requiring no oven or utensils to make. The first evidence of flat breads occurs in and around Amorite Damascus.[citation needed]
The term used for the bread in English is a loanword from Greek, pita (πίτα), probably derived from the Ancient Greek pēktos (πηκτός), meaning "solid" or "clotted". In the Arabic world flatbreads such as pita are called khubz (ordinary bread). The tenth-century Arab cookery book, Kitab al-Tabikh by ibn Sayyar al-Warraq, includes six recipes for khubz, all baked in a tannur oven.
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Plot: An American immigrant to New Zealand tries to integrate himself into the local community by meeting some new found friends at a bar and attempting to tell a joke. Unfortunately the strange cultural mix he encounters plus forces beyond his control conspire against him with disastrous results.
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Genres: Adventure, Drama, Short, Thriller,Actors: Danielle Cormack (costume designer), Dean O'Gorman (actor), George Henare (actor), Nathalie Boltt (actress), Katie Wolfe (director), Vicky Haughton (actress), Christina Milligan (producer), Calvin Tuteao (actor), Gary Young (actor), Jarod Rawiri (actor), Lisa Hough (editor), Joel Haines (composer), Witi Ihimaera (writer), Witi Ihimaera (writer), Margaret-Mary Hollins (actress),
Plot: In this intimate drama, Kawariki must become the leader of the family after his father retires. A husband and father, he realizes that in order to lead with integrity, he must come out and be honest about his own life, even though it will test the boundaries of acceptance and unconditional love. Offering valuable insights into Maori traditions, family ideals and cultural values, this feature debut is rich and textured with emotional layers and stunning New Zealand landscapes.
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Plot: A group of friends go through the trials & tribulations of life, fighting the battle between their head & their heart. Choosing love, marriage, kids, work, being single or just when to drag themselves out of bed. Every decision in life comes down to a choice between logic or emotion. What do you choose?
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Plot: A middle-aged, calloused US Border Patrol Officer finds himself accidentally falling for a stubborn and hardened young Mexican woman on the run from murder in Tijuana.
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Genres: Comedy, Drama,If it wasn't for you!
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