Feijoada (fay-ZWAH-da) is often considered the national dish of Brazil. It is a thick stew made with black beans and pork or beef. Traditionally, it used pork trimmings like ears, tail and feet. Most recipes today use higher quality piecesRead More →
Lamington cakes are an Australian treasure. They are squares of yellow sponge cake, which often have a layer of jam or cream in the the center. They are then dipped in a chocolate icing and rolled in coconut. Lamingtons are oftenRead More →
When you think about the Amazon Rain Forest, it’s hard not to conjure up visions of snakes. The Amazon is home to anacondas, whip snakes, bushmasters, boas, and coral snakes, just to name a few. Many are venomous, some killRead More →
Carnival of Brazil (Carnaval do Brasil) is the most popular Brazilian festival held between the Friday afternoon (51 days before Easter) and Ash Wednesday at noon, which marks the beginning of Lent. The celebrations vary from town to town, butRead More →
The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Queensland in northeastern Australia, has the world’s largest coral reef. Over 600 types of hard and soft coral make their home there. The reef provides a perfect environment for countless other marineRead More →
Australian meat pies are often called Australia’s national dish. They are hand-sized meat pies containing diced or ground meat and gravy with an assortment of spices. These are served as a meal, but they are also considered a “take along”.Read More →
Clapping sticks are a traditional wooden percussion instrument that have 2 sticks that are tapped together to create a beat to accompany songs and ceremonies. Australian Aboriginal Clapping Sticks were traditionally made from the hard wood of the native eucalyptusRead More →
Because the Aborigines of Australia did not have a written language, they used pictures and icons to share ideas and tell stories. Each tribe had their own sacred rituals which they guarded, and they would draw with sticks in theRead More →
Thong Throwing is a traditional Australian game that can be enjoyed by all ages. Most Australia Day, January 26, celebrations include a rollicking Thong Throwing Competition. Although there are “official rules”, basically, you kick off your thongs (flip-flops), stand behindRead More →
Everyone has their own idea of comfort food. In Indian, khichuri seems to be a favorite comfort food, especially during the monsoon season. Although favorite khichuri recipes vary from family to family, they all have rice and moong dal (splitRead More →
