As promised, here’s Part 2 of Mexico’s weekend bake. Pan de Muerto summarizes the celebration of Día de los Muertos. It includes the bones to represent us all at death and our loved ones who’ve passed on from this life. And, of course, it is food from which smells and tastes evoke many memories fromContinue reading “Let’s all remember like Mexico: Día de los Muertos Part 2”
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Let’s all remember like Mexico: Día de los Muertos Part 1
Why Mexico now? In deciding on the country to bake this past weekend, it was clear it needed to be Mexico. Having taught French for many years now, I’m accustomed to being around and hearing all about Día de los Muertos from my department colleagues, i.e. Spanish educators. In fact, I think my French studentsContinue reading “Let’s all remember like Mexico: Día de los Muertos Part 1”
Happy 66 years of freedom Laos!
Can’t ignore Laos… Although Laos celebrated Independence Day from its so-called union with France on July 19 and will celebrate its National Day on December 2, the date it became a democratic republic, the country gained its FULL independence from France on October 22, 1953. This is a time for remembrance; a time to revelContinue reading “Happy 66 years of freedom Laos!”
Baking Ethiopia in Honor of Ably Ahmed Ali
Why Ethiopia? Coincidentally, congratulations to Prime Minister Ably Ahmed Ali for winning the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize that was announced this past Friday “for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.” (as described in The Nobel Peace Prize pressContinue reading “Baking Ethiopia in Honor of Ably Ahmed Ali”
A Taste of Spain
Why Spain? When I started this journey, I knew I wanted to “bake Spain” sooner than later. I chaperoned a small group of students to Spain and France a few years ago. During the Spain portion of this trip, we spent some time in Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, and Zaragoza. While all cities/towns were wonderful inContinue reading “A Taste of Spain”
A Taste of Botswana
Happy Botswana Day! September 30, 1966 was the day in history when Botswana gained its independence from Great Britain. In honor of this special day, I decided to focus my weekend baking and cooking adventure on this special celebration. The dishes you see in the photo are the national dishes of Botswana and are eatenContinue reading “A Taste of Botswana”
How to Make Japanese Milk Bread
Learn how to make the Hokkaido Japanese Milk Bread complete with pictures and a video including a little history and baking tips.
Why this journey?
Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a passion for baking. In elementary school, I recall spending days with my grandparents filled with tea parties complete with costumes, dancing, and homemade decorative cookies fresh from the oven. As an educator, I’ve had amazing opportunities to travel abroad and learn to appreciate food through cultural customsContinue reading “Why this journey?”