by Many of us are spending much more time at home right now, and family cooking is becoming one of our new go-to pastimes. Food experts around the world have certainly noticed the changes in our cooking habits. Some are even predicting that this new cooking-at-home trend is here to stay. So why not involve […]
10 Fun Facts About Greece
by Γεια σας! Hello! Welcome to Greece – the southernmost country in Europe. It is divided into the mainland, the peninsula south of the mainland called the Peloponnese, and the thousands of islands in the seas around it. Greece is one of the oldest countries in Europe, with a history going back thousands of years. Ancient Greek […]
Multicultural Meal Plan: Greek Easter Menu {Marie's Pastiche}
by In 2012, our family virtually explored Greece for a year, learning about the culture in many ways, and especially through festivals and celebrations. Pascha, or Easter, is the most widely observed and most important religious holiday in Greece. With this Easter menu, we enjoyed the tastes and culture of Greece. The Easter season in […]
Multicultural Meal Plan: Favorite Soups From Around the World
by Years ago, I have taken my family and embarked on our journey of virtually travelling around the world, exploring a new country, culture, or region each year. This virtual travel includes celebrating festivals, listening to traditional music, doing various crafts, and most tangibly: cooking and eating traditional and popular dishes. Just as these explorations […]
Learning about Different Cultures
by How learning about different cultures has enriched our family life with new traditions For the past six years, our family has spent each year learning about a new country and/or culture. We have explored Mexico, India, Scotland, France, Greece, and are currently exploring China. By spending a year learning about each culture, we have […]