Italian leather is synonymous with luxury and quality. Most of the leather produced in Italy today still comes from small, family owned businesses. Leather and leather goods play an important role in Italy’s economy. Clothing and jewelry, shoes and furnitureRead More →
Although the word “biscotti” literally translates to the word “cookie” in Italian, around the world biscotti has become associated with a particular type of cookie. The cookie is baked in a loaf pan, then removed, sliced, and baked again, creatingRead More →
Nature Alphabet Coloring Page Letter C Caterpillar, Caterpillar by Kimara Wise Caterpillar, caterpillar, Crawling on a leaf, Caterpillar, caterpillar, Your time to crawl is brief. Caterpillar, caterpillar, Soon you’ll fall asleep, Caterpillar, caterpillar, And change without a peep. Caterpillar,Read More →
Poutine is believed to have gotten its humble beginnings in Quebec in the 1950s. It began as a diner dish becoming a favorite with truck drivers, who began requesting the dish as they drove their rigs from the Atlantic toRead More →
Butter Tarts are often considered the national dessert of Canada. Traditionally, the tarts are filled with a mixture of butter, syrup, sugar, and egg. There is much discussion whether the inclusion of raisins is necessary or not. Also, the degreeRead More →
Nature Alphabet Coloring Page Letter LCounting Leaves by Kimara Wise I sat and watched as one leaf dropped, Then two and three and four, My plan was just to count them all, As I waited for some more. But thenRead More →
Although fresco paintings have been found in Ancient Egyptian structures, it reached its peak during the 14th to 17th centuries during the Italian Renaissance. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling, painted by Michelangelo, and The Last Supper, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, are excellentRead More →
Although fresco paintings have been found in Ancient Egyptian structures, it reached its peak during the 14th to 17th centuries during the Italian Renaissance. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling, painted by Michelangelo, and The Last Supper, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, are excellentRead More →
Fried rice, like recipes found in many other cultures, was a way to safely make use of left-overs. Recipes for fried rice have been found as early as the Sui Dynasty, around 600 CE. Rice was a mainstay in ChineseRead More →
Chances are if you go to a Chinese Restaurant, you will be given your choice of a fortune or an almond cookie for dessert. In China, Almond Cookies symbolize coins and are believed to bring good fortune. They are oftenRead More →
