Thailand
Mango Sticky Rice(Khao Niaow Ma Muang) Prepared in kitchens all over Thailand, Mango Sticky Rice is a popular dessert made of rice, sweetened coconut milk and mangoes. Delicious and traditional, this dish is easy to prepare. The most important ingredient is
Making Tortillas in Guatemala
Have you ever heard the term, "staple food?" While It may be difficult for us to understand the term in the United States, if you've experienced life in another culture you'd understand. A staple is a food product that is
Herbs and Spices of the World
There is much fun to be had in discovering new herbs and spices to play with in the kitchen. One of my favorite activities on a lazy Saturday afternoon is to head over the the Savory Spice Shop. I always
How to Become A Global Citizen
What does it mean to be a global citizen? We live in a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected. Through technology, improvements in international travel options and exciting communication tools such as Google Translate and Facebook, the world is becoming
La Tomatina – The Tomato Fight of Buñol, Spain
Imagine an event where you could participate in a massive food fight without getting in trouble. Well, you don't have to do too much imagining because there is an event in Buñol, Spain called La Tomatina. It's the world's largest
The Art and Culture of Tea Around the World
It’s easy to run to the grocery store to pick up a package of tea, but have you ever considered the complex history and traditions of tea around the world? According to Chinese legend, Emperor Shennong was greatly pleased with the
Why the Moon Waxes and Wanes
A Nigerian Folktale Adapted from the children’s international cookbook, The Cultured Chef by Nicholas Beatty. Read by Pamela Atherton There was once an old woman who was very poor. She lived in a mud hut with a dirt floor and a
Professor Shawn Smallman Reviews The Cultured Chef
"Nicholas Beatty and Coleen McIntyre have created a beautiful, well-researched and fun cookbook, which uses food to introduce children to other cultures."Shawn Smallman PhD, International and Global Studies Shawn Smallman (PhD Yale University) has been both administrator and faculty member at Portland
Legend of the Poinsettia – A Mexican Folktale
A Mexican FolktaleThe Poinsettia plant had a long history of medicinal use. before it was used decoratively. It was said that its milky white sap, called latex, could be used to reduce fever symptoms. It wasn't until the 17th
The Golden Kōwhai – A Folk Tale of the Maori People
An Māori FolktaleThis story comes from the Ualarai culture, an indigenous people (otherwise known as Aborigines) who originated from the New South Wales area of Australia. The elders would use this story to explain why the birds traveled and fed