November is Panama’s month. There are many celebrations in Panama during November, all of which are related to patriotism. November 3rd is Panama’s Independence Day from Columbia, November 4th is Flag Day, November 10th celebrates the country’s first cry of independence from Spain, and November 28th is the official Independence Day from Spain (with helpContinue reading “November belongs to Panama: Part 1- Bake only”
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Let’s all remember like Mexico: Día de los Muertos Part 2
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”
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!”
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”
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?”