Belated Epiphany, Galette to Brioche des Rois & Rosca de Reyes

All it takes for me to realize that I missed a beat on a time sensitive story is to see a related bit from the previous year getting renewed attention.It just happened today with a belated realization that the Epiphany passed me by and that I failed to make or buy a Galette...

Having an 'Epiphany' on January 6th? a 'Galette des Rois' roundup

Rather than serve a warmed up version of last year thoughts on the European Tradition of  La Galette des Rois, here is a number of stories and recipes I gathered.  Let's start with Hawaii where the Oahu French Language Meetup Group has a Galette des Rois party....

IMG Gurla Mandhata 2006 Expedition

"Back home safely Not a quick journey, but after driving 3 days across Tibet, bumping across the border in Zhangmu, catching up with the world and modern life in Kathmandu, and then flying some 8500 miles across the globe, we are all finally back home to spouses, friends, and...

Pine Trees Know When It’s Easter

Ever noticed the Pine tree crosses on Easter Sunday? Pine trees start their new growth in the weeks before Easter. If you look at the tops of the Pine trees two weeks before, you’ll see the yellow shoots. As the days get close to Easter Sunday, the tallest shoot will...