Category: Travel
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Books – Bastille Day
Bastille Day is the French National Day Anniversary of the storming of the Bastille (military fortress and prison) on July 14, 1789. A significant event during the French Revolution. Two books written about France. The first can be found written in French and is a fiction about a Paris Left Bank apartment building on the Read more
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Designs for Life’s Journey…
https://ameliabrown.com Global Designs Infused with Symbols and Stories for Life’s Journey. Amelia Brown Read more
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July 4th Treats?
Flag Layer Cake O & H Danish Bakery https://www.ohdanishbakery.com/everyday-kringle-favorites?srsltid=AfmBOorj_pZBKQG4a31H0jtLh57h1S6JG-o6QyBqMR14Mv-T7LHkHxWv American Spoon – Fruit Perfect Sour Cherry Pie Recipe https://spoon.com/pages/cherry-pie Cookies etc https://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com And Fat Witch Brownies… https://www.fatwitch.com Note: Cookbook – Fat Witch Brownies: Brownies, Blondies, and… by Bryna Levin and Patricia Heldin Read more
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John & Kira’s
https://www.johnandkiras.com 1999 John and Kira met at one of Kira’s rooftop parties. John was impressed with Kira’s food presentation and Kira was impressed John was working at her favorite socially responsible restaurant in Philadelphia – The White Dog Cafe. The love of food and community brought them together in 2000 to launch their company of Read more
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Time for Coffee or Tea???
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Engaging Eats…
Charred Asian vegetables, pancit noodles, rice, and pickled papaya “atchara“ Highlight Fermented Foods – Atchara or atsara is a type of fermented papaya that is prominent in Philippine cuisine. Dr. Mark Hyman, an author, family physician and director of the UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts. states – Kimchi, kombucha, tempeh, miso, sauerkraut and other fermented foods are good sources of Read more
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“Fly”
“Fly” a single from saxophonist Mindi Abair whose music ranges from jazz to blues. She has played with Gregg Allman, Aerosmith, Smokey Robinson to name a few of her collaborations. Mindi is a two time Grammy nominee – 2014 for Summer Horns with Dave Koz, Richard Elliot, and Gerald Albright. Then in 2015 received another Read more
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Mother’s Day!
NOTE: Mother’s Day in the Middle East is celebrated March 21st. This Mother’s Day tradition began in Eygpt where mothers are recognized on the day of the spring equinox acknowledging the nurturing characteristic of mothers. Whether in the Middle East celebrating on March 21st or participating in festiviities May 12th, Mother’s Day is a day Read more
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Passover
4/22/24 – 4/30/24 Whoever is hungry, let him come and eat; whoever is in need let him come and celebrate Passover. kindnessd.org Passover acknowledges the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Passover is considered a time for reflection and gratitude including remembering the poverty and hardship of their ancestors. Passover encourages assistance Read more
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Batch Chocolate – Wonders – Camel Milk, Costa Rica, & Brooklyn, NY
https://barandcocoa.com/collections/al-nassma Al Nassma, Dubai, UAE – producers of the first and finest camel milk chocolate. Al Nassma (the gentle breeze rolling in from the desert. Bar and Cocoa) started the camel milk chocolate factory around 2007/2008. Camel Milk with low fat and higher salt content along with chocolate beans from Tanzania and vanilla beans from Read more