Batu seremban is a traditional Malaysian game played on playgrounds and at home. The game can be played by individuals or with a group of friends. Batu seremban is similar to the game of jacks, where an object is tossedRead More →
Germany is known the world over for their delicious bake goods. One of the most popular treats is the strudel. The oldest recorded strudel recipe, a turnip strudel, was found in a 1696 recipe book. Strudels are a many layeredRead More →
Scherenschnitte, is a German word that means “scissors cuts”. Although paper cutting had its origins in China, as the craft spread throughout the world, many countries developed their own unique style. Paper cutting found its way to Germany and SwitzerlandRead More →
Throughout the streets of Malaysia, you can find many vendors selling strung flower garlands. These are made with real flowers including jasmine, lotus, chrysanthemum and hibiscus. The flowers play an important role in Hinduism, and are meant to bring luckRead More →
Amate is a paper made out of fig or mulberry trees. The bark is boiled and pounded, then made into sheets of paper and allowed to sundry. Amate originate with the ancient Mayans and Aztecs, and the paper was believedRead More →
One can find batik in many areas of the world, and although there is not a definite origin for batik in Malaysia, it has been used there for centuries. Unlike designs of the surrounding area, Malaysian batik designs are mainlyRead More →
The Alak-Dolak Game that has been played for centuries in Iran and the surrounding area. From there, it was introduced to Europe and North America by English colonists. It is known by many different names, and the rules of the gameRead More →
Blindbock, which is Swedish for “blind buck”, is played much like the English version of Blindman’s Bluff. One person is blindfolded and turned around three times. The other players disperse in a predetermined circle. (Make sure to have “tripping” obstaclesRead More →
Persian rice is pretty much a staple in most Iranian meals. Persian Tahdig Rice is truly an international treat. Tahdig is a wonderfully crisp layer of cooked rice that originates in the bottom of the pan, but when it isRead More →
The word smörgåsbord is a Swedish word that refers to a type of Scandinavian meal, which originated in Sweden. A smörgåsbord is a buffet-style meal which includes many main and side dishes presented on a table. Guests serve themselves sampling a littleRead More →
