Ravioli dolci di Puglia

A friend of mine received a gift of Ficoco - fig jam with cocoa, and was looking for ways to use it. Ravioli dolci di Pulgia is a perfect cookie for any type of jam.  Italy has many jam filled cookies and...

sukkot

Whew!  The holidays are finally over!  We had 4 holidays clumped together in  a month’s span of time.  All with different purposes and meanings, and I hope you have enjoyed our “shots from Israel” on how we celebrate our festivities.   There...

Technology 'priority for Britons'

Well, I have always known I was an addict..."Britons are more willing to cut back on holidays and meals out than on spending on communication technology during the recession, an Ofcom review suggests.The watchdog's annual report says spending on mobiles, the internet and TV...

Declaration of Independence Text: Have You Read It?

The Fourth of July celebrates the the Declaration of Independence- specifically, the date on which the Declaration of Independence text was approved by the Continental Congress of the soon-to-be Untied States of...

May 11 is Eat What You Want Day

Mark your calendars, today, May 11, is 'Eat what you want day.'  Another notch in the seemingly endless string of random holidays, 'Eat what you want day' gives you the liberty to do just that, eat what you...

Swine Flu cancels flights to Mexico: List of travel companies

Travel companies and airlines are starting to suspend flights to Mexico due to the recent outbreak of swine flu.There is a travel alert in place, but not a travel ban.We will be keeping a list of all those companies and will be updating it as needed.UK Holiday Company...

Patriots Day, Red Sox, Boston Marathon: Boston Celebrates

Having lived in Boston and Concord Massachusetts on the route to the North Bridge, Patriots day in Boston is one of my favorite holidays. It is steeped in tradition and a family holiday where remembrance and...

Egg Taralli – A biscotti that floats on air

Traditional Italian food of Easter typically includes: capretto o agnello al forno (roast lamb), cacioffi fritti (fried artichokes), pizza rustica (a pie stuffed with ricotta, sausage and hard boiled eggs), la...

The Swiss Alps, Graubünden-Words are not enough!

Graubünden has its own unique character. It is the largest Canton in Switzerland with Chur as its capital. Austria and Liechtenstein are on its North and Italy to the south. Like all regions in Switzerland, the...

Philippine House of Representatives work to recognize Holidays

The House of Representatives wants two holidays to be officially recognized and add to the 11 regular holidays to be observed in 2009.

Good Time To Holiday In Majorca

 A holiday in Majorca might not seem like the best option at the moment with the Pound weak against the Euro, but in actual fact, as there will be many people who are staying away from European holidays at...

January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day

Today, January 21, is Squirrel Appreciation Day - and here are just a few ways to celebrate a squirrel where you live. " There's also a guide to Squirrel Appreciation Day activities at eHow -- here's a teaser for...

New Year's Resolution: Don't Waste that Holiday Food!

Perhaps this New Year's you've made the resolution to eat less, and you may plan to go through the refrigerator and chuck all the unhealthy food leftover from the holidays. Perhaps you're canning the candy canes...

Holidaymakers hit as £1 falls

The pound has reached parity with the euro - thats one pound equals one euro - on many money markets and at some exchange offices the pound is coming in at under a euro. Many Brits booked their winter holiday when...

So What Is The Meaning of Boxing Day, Anyway?

In Canada and other countries around the world, the day after Christmas is known as Boxing Day. Most Canadians spend the day bargain hunting at countless Boxing Day sales. So what is the meaning of Boxing Day? It...

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