Want to dine at the top restaurants in Johannesburg? You're in luck! In this blog post, you'll discover the top restaurants in Johannesburg, South Africa according to a local! I have lived in Johannesburg for

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Kuala Lumpur is the fantastic capital city of Malaysia, filled with amazing food and so many fun things to do. Here's everything to know!

Kuala Lumpur is the fantastic capital city of Malaysia, filled with amazing food and so many fun things to do. Here's everything to know!

What food is San Francisco known for? San Francisco cuisine is rooted in fresh local ingredients. From amazing seafood dishes to decadent treats, from specialties of different cultures to creations from award-winning chefs, famous San Francisco foods run the gastronomic gamut.

Check this article to discover all about the chocolate cosmos meaning, history, and symbolism in different cultures, and when to use them as gifts.

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Located in Honshu, Japan’s northernmost island, Aomori is a prefecture abundant in culture which makes it a perfect tourist destination. Aomori is also rich in various different cultural cuisines, delivering delicacies to satisfy any tourists’ palate. Ichigo-ni （いちご煮） Aomori is known for its various soup dishes, with one of the most famous being Ichigoni. Ichigoni, which literally translates as “strawberry soup”, is typically made with sea urchin and abalone. You may be wondering where the name came from, as the dish contains no strawberries. It’s said that the name originates from the resemblance of a sea urchin ovary to a strawberry. If you want to taste this soup, then you will likely find yourself at Hachinohe City, as it is a local dish from this area. Although, word of this soup has reached the entire country and abroad, now making it a popular dish representing the entirety of Aomori Prefecture. Senbei-jiru（せんべい汁） Another soup dish from Hachinohe City, in the Nanbu region of Aomori Prefecture, is senbei-jiru. This dish is made with Nanbu senbei, a local cracker made from wheat, added to fish, meat, mushrooms, and vegetables. Although it can vary from household to household, senbei-jiru is typically made using mackerel and chicken as the main two ingredients. Around the end of the Edo period, the Nanbu region began to shift to a food culture centered around wheat and buckwheat. The Nanbu senbei was created around this time as well, and it is said that senbei-jiru was created after people began to add these crackers into their soups and broths. If you ever find yourself in Hachinohe City, then you can make your way down to one of the hundreds of restaurants serving this delicious dish and try it for yourself. Kayaki Miso / Miso Kayaki (貝焼き味噌/味噌貝焼き) This is a favorite dish in both the Tsugaru and Shimokita regions of Aomori. Typically it is known as “Kayaki Miso” in the the Tsugaru region, whereas in the Shimokita region it is commonly referred to as “Miso Kayaki.” This dish is prepared on a large scallop shell in lieu of a pan, used to grill scallops, miso stock, and a lightly beaten egg. It’s said that being cooked in a scallop shell brings out the flavors of the dish, making it a simple household favorite in the Tsugaru and Shimokita regions. Miso Curry Milk Ramen （青森味噌カレー牛乳ラーメン） Miso curry milk ramen is a unique delicacy that most people outside of Japan have never tried, or even heard of before. Made with a miso soup base seasoned with curry powder and milk, topped with a cube of butter, the creamy flavor of the dairy works perfectly with the slightly spicy kick of the curry. This ramen originates back to 1968 when Kiyoshi Sato, the creator of a popular ramen chain in Aomori, made this creative flavor of ramen after coming to Aomori to spread the reach of Hokkaido style ramen. It became popular amongst the younger generation, going through a few changes before eventually reaching its final form as the miso curry milk ramen we see today. Igamenchi （いがめんち） Igamenchi is a famous dish from Hirosaki City. “Iga” is the way the locals pronounce the Japanese word for squid, “ika.” As the name suggests, this dish contains squid combined with vegetables, which is then battered and deep-fried. It is said that in the past, locals would use dried squid in their fermented sushi dishes. Not wanting to let anything go to waste they utilized the leftover squid tentacles, supposedly creating the current igamenchi that is eaten by many. With its rich culture and unique local cuisines, Aomori is a must visit destination for those wanting to try delicacies right where they were created. Once you’ve traveled to Aomori, you’ll surely be hooked on the dishes and find yourself booking another trip back to have another taste! Feature Photo by Ryunosuke Tomizawa on Unsplash Join our

Don't waste the crunchy stuff at the bottom of the pot! It's a cherished treat from Spain to Senegal to Thailand. Here's how to make it even yummier

Many people wonder -- what exactly is traditional Australian food? And it's a good question. Australian cuisine has developed from a mix of many different cultures over the course of several centuries. As a result,

Recently I saw this infographic depicting an iceberg as a metaphor for culture- most of the culture is 'underwater' or rather, more in depth. It is a great graphic! However, at the elementary level, where young children are first being introduced to and learning about the concept of language and culture (often for the first time!) finding tangible, concrete aspects of culture to include in the classroom are key, in my opinion, and typically fall under the 'surface culture' part of the iceberg. As they gain experience and the mental ability to comprehend deeper culture as more than a fact about a group of people they have never met (such as concepts of self, attitudes, and such) these can be added into Spanish class. . One of the most tangible and authentic ways I have brought culture into my elementary classroom, which I believe hits both surface and deep culture at the same time, is the tradition of Ratoncito Pérez, the Tooth Mouse. It is a celebration of sorts, that wonderful and magical experience of losing a tooth, and a coming of age moment for little kiddos. Recognizing and celebrating it in Spanish class via an adorable mouse (not a fairy!) has always been the most remembered, understood and delightful aspects of culture my students interact with. And, because kiddos always have loose teeth or one has fallen out, Ratoncito Pérez is part of EVERY class! Talk about keeping something fresh in their minds! Here are ways I integrate Ratoncito Pérez in my classes: *Right from Kindergarten kiddos learn how to say 'Tengo un diente flojo' and 'Se me cayó un diente'... they are encouraged to share their 'tooth news' with me anytime *I have tooth chart posters featuring Ratoncito Pérez where I record each kiddo's name when he/she loses a tooth (they have to tell me in Spanish or their name doesn't go on the poster :) ) *I teach an entire theme about Ratoncito Pérez in Second Grade, where we read our book 'El diente de Javi' (see the link to our store at the end of this post) and then imagine what Ratoncito Pérez looks like (color and size) and what mode of transportation he uses to get around. After they have practiced this, they then write and illustrate three sentences describing him with this vocab. Super cute! *I hand out certificates celebrating the lost tooth *I read books I have collected over the years of various authors imagining adventures with Ratoncito Pérez-go to Amazon and type in 'Ratoncito Pérez' or 'Ratón Pérez'...a whole load of books will come up. My favorite is 'Cartas al Ratón Pérez'! (Note: most of these are in Spanish and with vocabulary far too advanced for my students to understand so I translate in my head and read it out loud in English) *I have printed out lots of illustrations from Google images over the years which I put around my classroom...he is always present! There are also two full length movies about Ratón Pérez made in Spain- if you are able to get ahold of a copy and can play it, what fun that is! And here's a great link of an article describing what el Ratoncito Pérez might "give" to children: https://www.heraldo.es/noticias/sociedad/2017/11/30/que-puede-regalar-ratoncito-perez-cuando-cae-diente-1209813-310.html If you are interested in integrating Ratoncito Pérez into your classroom and don't want to start from scratch, please check out our Activity Pack in our store on TpT! It is full of printable activities, posters, 'El diente de Javi' minibook, props for retelling the story, and more! Ratoncito Pérez Printable Minibook & Activity Pack You can also watch me introducing a comparison of the Tooth Fairy and el Ratoncito Pérez here:

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What's the difference between 'Creole' and 'Cajun?' A cultural authority sets the record straight on the Acadian exile, Louisiana Creoles, and Cajun branding.

How do I even begin to describe what it’s like to travel in Japan? It is an experience. It surrounds you. Every moment of every day is filled with new discoveries and cultural difference and utter delights. I can’t describe it beyond that, but everyone who has been knows exactly what I’m talking about. If […]

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This week I will be sharing several “geography readers” from James Franklin Chamberlain. Each one of these books is written for elementary students. How We Are Sheltered combines the interests of culture and geography by telling how different people live, and what kinds of dwellings they live in. Download the 200+ page book, How We Read More »

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Okinawa is an island to the side of mainland Japan—life and culture differ from what you’d find in cities like Tokyo or Kyoto. Ancient history, traditional farming, and traditional cuisine live on in conjunction with some modernization that has taken place. On the island, guests can experience the lush foliage and electric blue seas, or […]

The restaurants in Innsbruck Austria did NOT disappoint.... here is a list of my 5 best restaurants in Innsbrooke Austria.

I often give homemade chutneys to Italian friends when I visit, as I’m proud of our traditional recipes and know that an English chutney can pair magnificently with an Italian cheese. Italians themselves are not averse to a condiment or two of their own, either. But I love bringing the two strands of our differing cultures together — and this fig and olive chutney is a marriage made in paradiso. And please read the Additional Information section at the end of the recipe before proceeding. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.

Nut rolls exist in every Eastern European culture; they are a yeast dough usually filled with walnuts and go by several different names.

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I hardly think that it's unreasonable, sometimes even understandable, for people to bundle their perceptions for different cultures around a region, as a whole. As one of the Asians, Taiwanese to be exact, I am certainly far more accustomed to many of the... #gochujang #Korean #mac'ncheese

Plates, evil eyes and flowers!

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