Some of the best games require little or no equipment. The Brazilian game Luta de Gallo, which means “fight of the roosters” can be played inside or outside, and requires only 2 willing participants and two bandannas or rags! It’sRead More →
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 →
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 →
Impressionism is a style of painting that originated in France in the 1860s. Unlike paintings in the past, the Impressionist artists were more concerned with painting their “impression” of a scene rather than depicting every detail. They studied the effectsRead 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 →
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 →
