by I grew up in a Norwegian American home. My maternal and paternal great grandparents emigrated to the United States in the mid-1880s. Many of the foods that I consider comfort foods are of Scandinavian origin. While family recipes have been passed down through the generations, sadly other traditions have slowly been lost. My ancestral heritage […]
Looking Back at Women-Led Movements Around the World in 2018
by Women’s History Month is a great time to look back at powerful women-led movements and protests that shook the world in the past year for some inspiration. Let’s celebrate the successful and global movements with female leadership. Also, let’s learn from these practical methods of reaching goals and remind everyone that girls DO run the […]
10 Fun Facts about Hamburg, Germany for Kids
by In northwest Germany on the banks of the Elbe river lies the city of Hamburg. With almost 2 million inhabitants, it’s the second largest in Germany – surpassed only by Berlin, the country’s capital. Read these fun facts about Hamburg to learn about the city which its locals claim to be “the most beautiful […]
Polish Angel Wings Pastries: “Chrust” or “Faworki”
by Christmas has gone by in the blink of an eye, and before we know it it will be Easter. But, before that, many people around the world will observe Lent. Although as a Muslim I don’t observe it, being from Poland there’s one tradition associated with Lent that I still cultivate: Fat Thursday. Fat […]
Stampot, a One-Pot Dutch Winter Dish – with 3 Recipes
by I love the winter season! It’s cold outside and, surprisingly, it is the season that my kids have no trouble finishing their plates. The reason? Because it is also the season that we eat lots of different types of stampot complemented with apple sauce or apple/cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce is the American integration at […]
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