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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Holidays and all its paper.

By, Uwe Paschen.  The Holidays and all its paper. May it be Greeting Cards, Gift Wrapping Paper or simply paper bags and other papers used over the Year and especially this time of the year where we seem to...

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.

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...

2008's Top 10 Stupidest Sports Stories

It's hard not to marvel at the athleticism and skill of sports stars. The average athlete toils for years just for a chance to compete at the highest level for a fleeting moment. When you think about it,...

Upload a picture of your Christmas tree - help save the forest

Upload a picture of your Christmas tree to the site 'World Christmas Tree 2008' and you can help save a piece of the planet yourself so that we will have more Christmas trees for years to come. " We display ads on...

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