Tag: cultural
Chilis Drying: Photo of the Day
Red chilis drying in Kathmandu, Nepal. And a great thanks to the super talented and fascinating Island Vittles for the shout-out Stylish Blogger award! Learn more about Island Vittles and a fantastic recipe.
Arepas!: Photo of Day
On a recent trip to Bogotá, Colombia, I feasted on these tasty arepas almost nightly. Eaten in Colombia, Venezuela and now in a host of other regions and by many people, the arepas we ate at a spot called El Chocolo are thick corn tortilla-like pancakes, stuffed with fresh cheese and grilled. You couldn’t ask [...]
Guest/5 Ways Edible Gardens Make Kids Smarter and Healthier
Welcome our newest guest contributor, Alice Bumgarner, who is the coordinator and founder of the George Watts Montessori edible garden. George Watts is a elementary Montessori school near downtown Durham. Mom of two, Alice also develops the accompanying curriculum for this garden, which is actually three – a fruit garden and arbor, a courtyard full [...]
Food histories, philosophies and complexities
Has healthy eating today become synonymous with reading Michael Pollan books, being a vegan or paying a lot for “organic” food? The answer to this is complex. There is much to be said of popular journalists like Pollan whose work has reached many in the U.S. who otherwise may not have become conscientious about the [...]
Year 4709: Happy New Year!: Photo of the Day
Happy Chinese New Year – Year of the Metal Rabbit. Rabbit people are diplomatic and graceful whose homes tend to beautifully appointed. May this year be an auspicious one in every possible way for you and yours!
Tibetan Momos: Humanity, Where Art Thou?
The radio announced that a woman froze to death in the same breath he announced the score of a game. This happened in the city I call home in North America. It is believed that people heard her cries as she lay on the sidewalk, injured, suffering from dementia, and steps from her home. No [...]
Guest/Turkish Baklava
Welcome to our Guest Contributors, Karen and Valerie, of Globetrotter Diaries! These two best friends, intrepid travelers, and wonderful cooks dazzle readers every week with a culinary celebration of a different place around the world. Their photos will make you drool and their stories will inspire you learn more. Thanks, Globetrotter Diaries, we hope to [...]
TidBit of the Day: Bull City RISING!
So on this amazing list of places to see in 2011 (I need to find myself a “patron” who will pay me to travel…I’m happy to do any food reviews in payment….), check out #35. And yes, that IS a famed doughnut muffin from Scratch Bakery at the Durham Farmer’s Market at Durham Central Park.
Guest/Mince Pies with Brandy Glaze
Welcome to Guest Contributor, Amber of Sprinkled with Flour, one of our favorite foodie friends who writes and cooks with style, flavor, and a lot of love. Born in Wales and now in the Missouri Ozarks, this dynamic mother has an amazing eye (check out her photos) and a distinguishing palate (check out her recipes). [...]
