New E-Book Blends Food & Culture
I am so happy to announce that our e-book, The BEST International Flavors You’re NOT Grilling With! is now available from Amazon.com. This is the first e-book my co-author, Chef Danielle Turner of...
View Article10 Things Kids Should Know About Greece
With the European debt crisis in the news, children are hearing about Greece only in terms of its economy. But Greece is more than its headlines. The truth is Greek culture has had an impact on daily...
View ArticleCanadian vs. American Thanksgiving Celebrations
Although very similar culturally, Canada and the United States have distinct differences. One fun way to think about these differences is in the ways each celebrates the holiday of Thanksgiving....
View ArticleHoliday Cookie Countdown: Anzac Biscuits
It is so rare that the military inspires excellent food – but that’s exactly what happened with Australia and New Zealand’s Anzac biscuits. These rolled oat cookies were developed during World War I...
View ArticleHoliday Cookie Countdown: Besitos de Coco
Besitos de coco, also known as “coconut kisses,” are a traditional Puerto Rican dessert and are commonly served at Christmas (Navidad). Christmas in Puerto Rico is a family-centric holiday. Some...
View ArticleHoliday Cookie Countdown: Russian Tea Cakes
Russian tea cakes are a delicious cookie that are commonly eaten at wedding and Christmas celebrations. Many Russians celebrate Christmas on New Year’s Eve when Grandfather Frost arrives with his...
View ArticleHoliday Cookie Countdown: Burrebrede
One of my new favorite Christmas cookies is Scottish Burrebrede. It’s got a delicious flavor and flaky texture that is unlike many of the cookies you’re likely to encounter this holiday season – all...
View ArticleHoliday Cookie Countdown: Pastel de Navidad
Pastel de Navidad are a delicious Spanish dessert that you and your family are sure to love. If you want to celebrate Christmas in Spain, you’re going to have to take a nap first. Christmas dinner is...
View ArticleHoliday Cookie Countdown: Belgian Christmas Cookies
These Belgian Christmas cookies remind me of Scottish burrebrede in some ways. Both are delicious bar cookies but these Belgian treats have a little something extra that makes them worth trying....
View Article5 Things Kids Should Know About Passover
Passover is an eight-day Jewish holiday that celebrates the story of how the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt. Here are five things that kids should know about Passover. Passover is the...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....