Perekladanets are a popular Ukrainian traditional dessert. This delicious Ukranian Christmas cake is best made on the weekend or during the holiday season, as it takes time to make and is definitely not a weeknight dessert. Perekladanets are made with a thin, crunchy dough and contain poppy seeds, walnuts, and ...
Ukrainian Traditional Dish – Varenyky, Kholodets, Nalysnyky, and Forshmak
If you are looking for a dish to try out in Ukraine, you have come to the right place. Here you will learn how to cook Varenyky, Kholodets, Nalysnyky, Forshmak, and many other traditional Ukrainian dishes. Try them out now! They are sure to please you and your guests! Then, ...
Ukrainian Traditional Food
When you think of Ukraine’s traditional cuisine, you might think of forshmak or okra. However, these dishes are actually made from several ingredients, including eggs, onions, black bread, and salted herring. You’ll most likely eat this dish with croutons that are triangular and made from black bread. Forshmak is considered ...
Ancient Egyptian Food
Egyptian food is famous all over the world for its exotic flavors and delicious taste. The popularity of Egyptian cuisine has given rise to numerous imitations, in addition to innovations in the methods of preparation and the ingredients used. Egyptian cuisine makes heavy usage of fruit and vegetables from the ...
African Dishes – Explore the World’s Cooking History
Many people are surprised to learn that there are many African dishes that are different from what they expect when they think of African cuisine. Traditionally, African cuisine used to be centered on rice, legumes and fish, and was marked by the absence of meat and dairy products. As this ...
Evolution of African Food and Beverage
When thinking about African food and beverage, you should keep in mind that these foods and beverages were prevalent before the colonizers arrived on the scene. As has been written, Africa was a major agricultural development zone hundreds of years before the arrival of Europeans. As such, it is impossible ...
African Traditional Dishes
African traditional dishes include a large variety of dishes that are influenced by Africa. The very nature of African food means that it is eclectic and multicultural because it originates from many regions and is made up of many different cultures, tribes and ethnic groups. The diversity is both a ...
African History & Literature
African history is a very important part of world history. One can study African history and African literature to understand the complexity of African history. African history covers more than 50 years (ca. 4000 B.C to A.D. 1500) and African history cultures are numerous, but there are five that have ...
The Horn of Africa – Somali
SOMALI The land of the Somalis consists of arid plains and plateaus, barren rugged mountains, and two main rivers under a harsh, hot and dry climate. The Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden, Ethiopia, and Kenya bound this area – the Horn of Africa. Archeological evidence indicates that the Somali ...
The Horn of Africa – Ethiopia
THE HORN OF AFRICA The Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Indian Ocean wash the eastern tip of Africa known as the Horn of Africa. In this region lies the legendary ancient lands of Ethiopia and Somalia. THE ETHIOPIANS Ethiopia’s very name conjures exotic visions of the Queen ...