It’s the most wonderful time of the year–Christmas! For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, the temperatures are quite cold for this time of year depending on where you live (I never experienced truly cold weather in California … I was so spoiled back then). In this cold weather, there’s nothing better than…
What screams Christmas more than a traditional South African gammon? As you may already know, there are many people who look forward to a traditional Xmas recipe for friends and family on this very special holiday. In reality, there are plenty of other traditional Christmas dishes from South Africa that must be taken into account…
What screams Christmas more than a traditional Christmas sourdough recipe? Well, I guess Christmas cookies and other Christmas bread recipes, but if you have not ever tried Christmas sourdough bread, you are TOTALLY missing out! Please read further to learn about how to make a traditional Christmas sourdough stollen recipe from Germany. If you like…
What exactly is “Christmas rice”? Well, the answer to that question is it all depends! To some people, typical Christmas rice recipes are those that you make using white rice, red bell peppers, and green bell peppers along with some seasonings. To others, Christmas rice is a specific kind of rice dish that they make…
Have I got some GREAT Christmas spice cake recipes for you! Although not all of these traditional spice cake recipes are made during Christmas time, they are perfect for the occasion! The reason–anything spiced always tastes better during the holidays! In this article, you’ll learn about different Christmas spiced cake recipes from around the world,…
What better way to enjoy Christmas in Switzerland than to eat Swiss Christmas cookies? I’m not even in Switzerland right now and the idea of eating any Swiss Christmas pastries sounds EXCELLENT to me! What makes these European Christmas cookies so special is that many of the recipes for them are passed down from generation…
Cinco de Mayo is coming up soon! You know what that means? It’s time to come up with a great Cinco de Mayo menu for your friends and family! Or… it’s time to come up with a great Mexican food item to take to your next Mexican Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Or… it’s time to…
Can I be safe in saying lots of people enjoy eating dessert? Even dessert during special holidays? I think I can say that many people ESPECIALLY enjoy eating desserts during holidays! Yes, that includes Passover, too. Although there are certain dietary restrictions during this time of the year, there are plenty of substitutions such as…
I like Easter. One of the reasons I like this special holiday is because it’s a clear indication of the arrival of spring and the dismissal of winter (haha). On a serious note, Easter is a very sacred time of year for many Christians around the world. It’s sacred because it’s a time to remember…
Having a week off from school for Holy Week was a culture shock for me (in a good way). As mentioned in previous posts, although I was born in Costa Rica, I was raised in the United States. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to study abroad for a whole year while I was in college….