Brief Economic History The city of Nashville, founded in 1779, near the former settlement of Fort Nashborough was named after Francis Nash a brigadier general…
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Month: April 2020
American Staple Dish: Mac’n’Cheese
Origins of Macaroni and Cheese It is said that the origin of Macaroni and Cheese date back as far as the 13th and 14th century….
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8 Health Benefits of Lemons + Refreshing Lemon Sorbet
Brief History Lemons arrived in Egypt and Palestine in the 10th century and were first cultivated in Europe in Genoa in the 15th century. This…
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“Las Torrijas” – History and Recipe
There are many types of Spanish “Torrijas“. The Castilian torrijas, the Galician torradas, the Cantabrian and Basque toasts, the Catalan torrades of Santa Teresa; each…
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Original Scottish Shortbread Cookie
Origins of Scottish Shortbread Original Scottish shortbread evolved from medieval “biscuit bread”, which was a twice-baked, enriched bread roll dusted with sugar and spices which…
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Weekend trip to St. Augustine, Florida
Brief History of St. Augustine St. Augustin (San Agustín), located in northeastern Florida, was founded on September 8th, 1565, by the Hispanic admiral, Pedro Menéndez…
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Lavandula Angustifolia Lavender – A Real Herbal Superhero
The Medicinal Plant Lavender Lavender is a very versatile medicinal plant the effects of which vary considerably depending on the lavender type, dosage and application….
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Health Benefits of Chamomile + Bruise balm Recipe
Chamomile Chamomile, also known as “Bellis Perennis” or “Common Daisy”, can be roughly translated into “perennially beautiful”. It is a plant belonging to the aster…
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72 hours in New Orleans, Louisiana
Having spent my semester in North Carolina, I decided to explore other states during the fall break. Due to the diversity, the United States has…
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“Tarta de Santiago´s” Recipe + History
Santiago de Compostela In the far north-west of Spain, there is a city where pilgrims from all around the catholic world travel to not only…
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