Aji de Gallina is a traditional Peruvian dish made with shredded chicken breasts in a cheesy, nutty sauce. Pureed bread cubes help thicken the sauce and the aji amarillo chile paste gives the dish its heat and lovely yellow color.Read More →
Alfajores, Caramel Cookies, are popular throughout South America. There are variations by country, region, even family, but in general, they are two thin shortbread cookies, with a delicious dulce de leche (caramel) center. There is more cornstarch in these cookiesRead More →
Crokinole was created by Eckhardt Wettlaufer in 1876 in Ontario, Canada. Although there have been similar games since Ancient Egyptian times, this is definitely a Canadian game, and you can see the influences of curling in the rules and scoring.Read More →
Nature Alphabet Coloring Page Letter Y The Yellow Jacket by Kimara Wise Although they munch on garden pests, Like aphids and house flies, I must admit I give a screech, When one of them flies by. For yellow jackets areRead More →
Although bowling in one form or another has been been around for thousands of years and can be found throughout the world, five pin bowling is uniquely Canadian and was created by Thomas Ryan in 1909. Ryan had a privateRead More →
On February 15th, 1965, the modern Canadian flag, baring the iconic red maple leaf, was official raised in Canada. Today, it is hard to think of Canada without thinking about the red maple leaf symbol. It is often believed thatRead More →
Nature Alphabet Coloring Page Letter W The Spider’s Web by Kimara Wise A spider spins its lacy web, With patience and with care, And though it is quite beautiful, Insects must BEWARE! For though the spider runs across, TheRead More →
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 →
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 →
