When you think about Japanese cuisine, chances are your first thoughts will turn to sushi. Sushi is created by wrapping vinegar rice around fish or veggies. Usually seaweed or rice paper wrappers are used to hold the roll together. TheRead More →
Although Castella cake was originally brought to Japan in the 1600s by Portuguese missionaries, it has since become one of Japan’s most popular desserts. There are many variations to the recipe, but the commonality seems to be that they allRead More →
Mime is an acting technique that suggests action or emotion without words by using only gesture, expression and movement. Miming or pantomiming got its start in ancient Greece and was used extensively during the age of silent movies. The artRead More →
Mancala is a strategy game played by 2 players and can be found throughout the world. Although the rules vary from region to region, the basic game play is the same. Bao la Kiswahili, or Bao for short, is aRead More →
Escargot is the French word for snail. In France snails are a popular food and also the name of this child’s game. It is similar to hopscotch, but instead of playing the game in a straight line, it is playedRead More →
Mahamris and Bharazi are two very popular Eastern African dishes that are often served together. Mahamris is a yeast risen, coconut flavored donut and bharazi is a curried bean and coconut dish that is a high protein source. Make themRead More →
Nature Alphabet Coloring Page Letter B PONDERING BIRDS by Kimara Wise Where do you go, My dear feathered friend, When the sky grows dreary, And the day is at its end? Do you have a lofty bed, Just waiting yourRead More →
Rose Stained Glass Windows are very common in Gothic architecture and can be seen in many Gothic Cathedrals in France. The cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris has several very beautiful rose windows. Traditionally, the term rose window was usedRead More →
Origami is the art of folding a piece of paper, usually a square, to create a 3 dimensional object. Traditional Japanese origami dates back to the sixth century. The Japanese word “origami” translates to mean “folding paper”. Probably the mostRead More →
Nature Alphabet Coloring Page Letter F Where’s the Forest? by Kimara Wise “Mommy, where’s the forest?” My young son asked of me. “I can’t see the forest, Because of all the trees.” “There’s elms and oaks and sycamores, Maples, ashRead More →
