Libraries are treasure troves of mankind’s civilization. Endless books exploring, the world we live in, the world of the past, the world that is yet to come. Going to a library is like going treasure hunting – you never know what you will find. What author will take you into a strange new world of…

Dias de los Muertos. The Day of the Day is Mexico’s most famous, memorable, and colourful event. Tourists – more than seven million – from all over the world come to see it, along with millions of Mexicans. And given the vast number of Hispanics living in the United States this event is being celebrated…

Tasting NotesThis serves two if used as a main course and four as a side. If served as the main course serve with a nice, crusty, baguette with butter. It’s bright fresh salad that is terrific – the corn sweet and crunchy, the Anaheim chili super crunchy with an earthy taste and just a smidgin…

Tasting Notes This is snap to make, a colourful, tasty Chinese dinner, packed with flavour and crunch.And all you need are a few ingredients.Yummy vegetable pot stickers are soft and delicious and go well with all those vegetables bathed in Hoisin, a kind of Chinese BBQ sauceIt’s sweet, tangy and sticky.The veggies are crunchy and…

The Roaring ‘20s aka The Jazz Age – America’s cultural revolution. Writers, musicians, designers, artists, ushering in an era of experimenting, breaking the boundaries of accepted norms and conventions. It also was the era of the great migration – millions of black Americans leaving the South, seeking greener pastures in the North. And for many,…

Tasting NotesWho doesn’t like that fantastic BBQ taste, sweet, spicy and coupled with pan-fried potatoes, rich, bathed in garlic and onions and the earthy pepper taste.And then that simple papaya salad, sweet, the lime juice adds a nice acidic touch, and it’s terrific, cutting through the rich BBQ chicken. Equipment 2 small bowls. 1 sheet…

San Diego – a great holiday spot on California’s Pacific coast. The attractions are many – a world-renowned zoo, fabulous beaches, an aircraft-carrier-turned-museum, museums and art galleries galore, terrific public gardens. Let’s get started. San Diego Zoo The zoo is a must see. World-renowned – it houses more than 12,000 rare and endangered species. Here…

It’s prized all over the world. Salmon from the Copper River in Alaska – the most expensive salmon in the world. A one pound filet will cost you up to $120 (U. S.). Chefs and some home cooks love it from all over the world. The reason? It has a succulent, buttery, texture based on…