Warm up with Finnish cuisine on their independence day! Finland
became independent from Russia on December 6, 1917 when the new
senate finally drafted a declaration of independence. The
separation happened as Russia suffered World War I and mul…
Welcome the winter solstice a little earlier by enjoying Chinese
dumplings! Dōngzhì Festival is the Chinese winter solstice festival
that falls on December 21 this year. It commemorates the longer
daylight hours to come and involves family gath…
Kugel has ritual importance and is a great comfort food! A great
traditional dish for Shabbat, the day of rest on the seventh day of
the week (usually Friday night and Saturday), kugel is made from
egg noodles or potatoes. It was first made in …
Pumpkin pie is the perennial favorite to end Thanksgiving
dinner! Historians believe pumpkins were roasted or baked on a fire
for the first Thanksgiving. Settlers were not impressed by pumpkins
at first until the first winter convinced them tha…
Sweet potatoes taste great even without marshmallows! Not all
are familiar with the sweet potato, which is native to the warmer
regions of North America. Columbus discovered them after landing in
the West Indies. Being that the original Thanksg…
Whether preferred with butter, gravy or a pinch of black pepper,
few people skimp on mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving! Potatoes are a
New World food that took the European continent by storm after the
Spanish Conquistadors discovered them in Per…
Whether sweet or tangy, cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving
staple! The original Thanksgiving is thought to have involved
cranberries but with no access to sugar, cranberry sauce was
unlikely. However, documentation from 1663 discusses a sweet sa…
Sardines are not just for pizza! Referring to various small
saltwater fish, sardines are often associated as the least-favorite
pizza topping or a snack stored in tins. Many enjoy the mild flavor
and nice texture while some may not have tried t…
Treat yourself to new flavor this Lebanese Independence Day!
Lebanon was created under the French Mandate in 1920. After 23
years of living under French control, it became an independent
nation under an unwritten agreement produced by prominent…
Experience the diverse food traditions of a large continent!
Every November 20, governments and non-profit organizations in
Africa come together to discuss the challenges of industrialization
in Africa. A series of events allows for networking …
