Category: Culture

Origins of the croissant

| August 12, 2009 | 4 Comments
Origins of the croissant

The croissant is one of the most famous foods in the world yet it’s also has a very disputed history. There are countless stories and legends about where this pastry originated and how it was made. However, there is still little evidence to support its true origin. Will we ever know the truth behind the croissant? Probably not but its stories [...]

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Food Wine Budapest

| April 20, 2009 | 2 Comments
Food Wine Budapest

Want a taste of Hungary? If you’re planning a trip to Budapest or are looking for information about what to eat and drink in the city, you may want to pick up a copy of Carolyn Banfalvi’s book called “Food • Wine • Budapest.” This insightful guide features extensive information about restaurants, cafes, pastry shops, [...]

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World’s Largest Ukrainian Easter Egg

| March 8, 2009 | 1 Comment
World’s Largest Ukrainian Easter Egg

Just thought I would share an interesting fact about Easter eggs… The world’s largest Ukrainian Easter egg also known as pysanka can be found in the town of Vegreville in central Alberta, Canada. This giant strcuture was created to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1974 and to celebrate Vegreville’s [...]

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