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Discovering Dempsey Bob: Master of Northwest Coast Art
Remarkable, distinguished, superb, extraordinary – all apply to Northwest Coast artist Dempsey Bob. Bob is a Tahltan and Tlingit artist. He has been carving for 54 years. His first carvings were wooden toys he made for himself as a young boy. Wolves are an endless source of fascination and inspiration for his carvings. He admires…
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Delicious Leftover Spaghetti Recipe with Fried Eggs
Tasting Notes Super crunchy noodles full of fantastic flavours, the eggs add a beautiful, rich, taste. What You Need Leftover spaghetti enough for two. One medium-sized onion, red or white. 1 cup of cabbage. 1 large garlic clove. 4 tablespoons olive oil. Salt and pepper. Two eggs. Equipment 1 large frying pan. 1 small frying…
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Canada’s Bill Reid – Seminal, Monumental Haida Artist
Bill Reid is one of the most significant Northwest Coast artists of the 20th. century. A Haida. His output was prolific and varied. He produced more than 1,000 works. These included paintings, sculpture, jewellery, and prints during a 50-year career. Reid was born in Victoria, British Columbia. His mother, Haida, his father, American. He only…
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How to Safely Clean Your Kitchen Sponge
The kitchen sponge that handy item to clean up with, to mop up with after spills. The kitchen sponge is very useful. Still, it is also dangerous. Most of us don’t have an idea just how dangerous it is. The sponge is the perfect breeding ground for a list of dangerous pathogens. These pathogens cause…
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Salad Dressing Powerhouse – Sushi Rice Vinegar
We stumbled upon this little gem by accident. While working in George’s Kitchen, I was cooking dinner. I spilled a bit of the rice vinegar into a small bowl of olive oil. Voila. Instead of throwing it, I tasted it. I said to myself – this is quite tasty. I wonder what I could do…
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Food Market – Florence, Italy
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Tourists Flock to Pampore for Saffron Harvest and Cultural Delights”
Pampore, a quaint tiny hamlet in India, referred to as “Saffron Town” is known for its prized saffron cultivation, the world’s most expensive spice, valued at $800 (U.S.) per ounce. Saffron has a history that dates back to over 3,000 years, originating in Persia, now called Iran. Every year, this small town with a population…
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Amsterdam – The Netherlands
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The Spirit of the Wood: Klatle-Bhi’s Journey as a Master Carver
Renowned Canadian First Nations artist Klatle-Bhi has been perfecting his craft since the early 1980s. His distinctive and original carving style has captivated audiences worldwide. Klatle-Bhi’s masks are a testament to his exceptional skill, showcasing the kaleidoscope of human emotions with precision and nuance. Each piece is carefully crafted, one chip at a time, from…
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New York Cafe – Budapest, Hungary