We were a part of the military community for 20+ years. I was a DODDS teacher and my husband worked as a civilian for the Air Force. We were stationed in Guantanamo, Cuba, Ramstein, Germany and...
Have you ever considered just how many types of “pancakes” there are? Pancakes (American), crepes (French), "pannenkoeken" (Dutch), "pfannkuchen" (German), "aebleskiver" (Danish), blinis (Russian)—just to name a few.
For those who love Jägermeister, there may be a deeper dimension, unknown to many, for further enjoyment of that dark liqueur from the deep forest-green bottles.
Lazy Sundays are my favorite. My family and I usually cuddle up in the living room and watch movies, shows, or play games. We’re fortunate enough to have the life to allow this and we appreciate it every time. My second favorite day is Saturday.
Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.
One of the great joys of living in Japan is experiencing the wide range of traditional Japanese pickles, or tsukemono, that are served with every meal.
If you have traveled to Okinawa, you may have stumbled across a dish fit for kings. It’s true, rafute, or braised pork belly, was served as a staple to Okinawan royalty.
A genuine world of their own, the local foods of Okinawa prefecture draw on a deep cultural and historical heritage, finding inspiration through Chinese and Southeast Asian influences.
