Mushrooming is a pretty popular pastime in much of the Baltic region and Eastern Europe in general. Don’t get me wrong, it sounds lovely – a leisurely stroll through a mystical forest, tasty snacking, and good company. However, it is likely that this suburbanite mom would likely poison her family on the hunt for said …
Boom! Shakalaka we’re having Potjiekos.
This week we drew South Africa. Trusty Google searches for traditional South African meals popped up everywhere. Personally, I was pumped for Chakalaka and Pap, mostly because I need the saying ‘Boom! Shakalaka’ to make a comeback. The plethora of boys living in this house were more encouraged by Braai, South African barbeque, and the …
Vietnam: Spring Rolls
Grinchmas, 2020 For my birthday, my kids bought me an ugly Christmas sweater… three years in a row. And the mom drama gets worse. Somehow, it’s still 2020, there is nowhere to wear the newest edition. Bah Humbug. Am I wrong in assuming Christmas parties just aren’t going to be a thing this year? I’ll …
North Macedonia: Burek (Meat Pie)
It took a long time just to start this one and gather up some thoughts. I am also suffering a post-Thanksgiving turkey hangover to boggle my brain even more. I’ve learned about Macedonia, I can even regurgitate some fun facts about Alexander the Great. But, like most things from 10th-grade history, those fun facts have …
Hallo! Schnitzel – It’s Oktoberfest time!
A few years ago, I tried to learn German – and my effort should not be doubted – like, I really tried. I was so dedicated to learning a new language, went super hardcore, and put in all those necessary hours on Duolingo. Persistence was the key. I feel confident to say that fast-forwarding to …
Tajikistan – Oshi Palav
We started learning about Tajikistan this week and did my unaware self have a lot to learn. I think I thought I had heard of it, but then again, I think I may be thinking of somewhere else. You have to read that one really slow, English was not my favorite subject in school. Ironically, …
Greece: Shrimp Sanganaki
By country two I am already way late, like weeks late, on sticking to my once a week goal of making some delicious dish from a land far, far away. In my defense, our oven decided called it quits and the story of replacing it could be its own Harry Potter length saga. It’s been …
San Marino: Nidi di Rondine
YouTube – Here We Come… This is the first chapter of the Global Kidchen. I should preface the start-up of this little blog by saying, the kid’s excitement was really starting to build up the more we talked about our ideas and throughout the so-called ‘mapping’ sessions. As excited as I was, I found it …