When discussing about the cuisine of a fusion culture, like the Pennsylvanian Dutch one, the regional and historical background that sustains this cuisine is very relevant. Pennsylvania Dutch food basically refers to the Pennsylvania region of the United States of America, mostly to the Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Due to the fact that this region was populated by migrating people in the past, there is a great German influence and heritage, which reflects in all aspects of culture. As it includes the Amish culture, the Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine contains the famous seven sweets and seven sours idea, which has an old European meaning, according to which everything should be properly balanced.