Today marks 77 years since the Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto unexpectedly fought back against Nazis in what would later become one of the most legendary uprisings of WWII - The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. 1943 By the Spring of 1943, the Poles as a people had been tortured, starved to death, executed, or trucked off to death camps for four years. In a war that would go on to be responsible for the deaths of 6 million of them, they were hopelessly ... Read the Post...
Cultural Cuisine: No-Fuss Danish Pastry Recipe + Origin
Who doesn't love a deliciously airy, creamy, and jam-y Danish? They are one of my favorite bakery treats which is why I put together this easy Danish pastry recipe for you. Danishes or Danish pastries are essentially a croissant type pastry with custard, jam and glaze. Strangely, though, 'danishes' didn't actually originate in Denmark. They were brought over by Austrian bakers in the mid-1800s when at the time, Danish pastry chefs were on a ... Read the Post...
Cultural Cuisine: Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
I've said it before, and I'll say it again - Bolognese is the ultimate Italian comfort food. Meaty, herby, dense, carby (word?? yes), and loaded with character, it really is the perfect feel-good meal. This knock your socks off pasta can be traced all the way back to Bologna in a late 1800's Italian cookbook written by Florentine and foodie extraordinaire, Pellegrino Artusi. La Scienze in Cucina e L'arte di Mangiar Bene or, Science in the Kitchen ... Read the Post...
Best Foreign Films and Historical Dramas to Watch in Self Isolation
With all that's going on in the world, I thought I'd put together a list of best historical dramas and foreign films to watch in isolation. It'll help take your mind off all the madness! I love stories. Like really, reeaally love them. When I'm not writing, I'm constantly digesting books, movies, documentaries and tv shows of all sorts. One of life's greatest pleasures is plopping on the couch with my husband and dog, a big salty bowl of ... Read the Post...
