Cuisine defined - first definition

Cuisine is “ … a specific set of cooking traditions and practices, often associated with a specific culture. It is often named after the region or place where its underlining culture is present. A cuisine is primarily influenced by the ingredients that are available locally or through trade. Religious food
laws can also exercise a strong influence on cuisine.”
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine

Before going any further, it is appropriate to look at cuisine in another way.    http://internationalcuisinestudies.yolasite.com/disparate-cuisines.php