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Terry Kaufman is Senior Editorial Writer for www.niftykitchen.com, www.niftyhomebar.com, and www.niftygarden.com
Terry Kaufman's articles
When a person thinks about March 17th in Ireland, what things immediately pop to mind? Of course! What else? A Leprechaun and his pot of gold at the end of a rainbow? Corned beef and cabbage? Green beer? A shamrock? Legend says Saint Patrick used the shamrock's three-leaf pattern growing out of one stem to explain the doctrine of the Holy Trinity to a group of pagan Druids.
Posted: 2008-03-11
Category: Holidays
Ireland has had a multitude of national symbols throughout the centuries. These include various foods and drink, snakes, the legend of St. Patrick, Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone, and most importantly, the Irish fairies called Leprechauns and their pots of gold.
Posted: 2008-03-11
Category: Holidays
These days it seems inevitable that wherever a person goes, especially a foodie, he is sure to run into an extravagant display of kitchenware and bakeware made of that marvel of the 21st century, silicone. Besides being available in a panoply of wild colors, silicone is a fun-filled concept with which to play. It is so flexible it literally can be folded in half. It dissipates heat quickly and clean-up is a snap.
Posted: 2008-03-11
Category: Cooking
Every March 3rd, the third day of the third month, is the day families all over Japan make a celebration for their daughter(s) so she may grow up healthy, happy, and beautiful. This special day is known as Japanese Girls’ Day (Hina Matsuri). To make it even more special, it is also called the Japanese Doll Festival.
Posted: 2008-03-02
Category: Holidays
Although waffles seem to be a relatively contemporary food, they have been around, worldwide, for thousands of years, quite likely originating with the Ancient Greeks' flat cakes, called obleios, and it would appear the earliest evidence of the manufacture of waffle irons may have come up from Holland or Germany during the 1300s.
Posted: 2008-02-05
Category: Cooking
Time for a dinner with a dramatic touch? Do you need something spectacular with which to impress your guests? The next time you get the urge to prepare a fancy, yet fun, meal, think flambé.
Posted: 2008-02-05
Category: Cooking
The Chinese have always perceived the dragon as being sacred and possessing power, courage, righteousness, dignity, fertility, wisdom, and auspiciousness. One of the highlights of the Chinese New Year celebration is the spectacular Dragon Dance.
Posted: 2008-02-05
Category: Holidays
With the Chinese New Year rapidly approaching, thoughts turn to colorful parades, fire crackers, spectacular fireworks exploding in the sky, and a plethora of food. What would a celebration be without those crunchy fortune cookies with the hidden messages?
Posted: 2008-02-03
Category: Cooking
Groundhog Day, a popular tradition in Canada and the United States, is celebrated every year on February 2nd. It had its origins in the observance of Candlemas Day, in the early days of Christianity.
Posted: 2008-01-27
Category: Holidays
The Super Bowl and its accompanying camaraderie are just around the corner. It is the perfect time to wow your buddies with Super Bowl trivia, especially that concerning odd pieces of information on that great American alcoholic beverage, beer. and other tidbits about alcoholic drinks.
Posted: 2008-01-19
Category: Beer
No matter where in the world, love exists. Some Valentine’s Day celebrations are low-key while others are full-fledged fetes. Let’s look at some of these festivities.
Posted: 2008-01-19
Category: Holidays
Wine has been prominent in cooking since the earliest times, from the ancient Greek writings of Homer to those of the Romans, who consequently spread the teaching throughout Europe. The use of wine in cooking is intended to intensify and augment the flavor and texture of the food. It is not meant to disguise the flavor or quality but rather to enhance it.
Posted: 2007-11-15
Category: Cooking
The turkey is a highly social animal who has undeservedly earned the sobriquet “as dumb as a turkey.” In reality, turkeys are smart animals having personality and character, and are keenly aware of their surroundings. Benjamin Franklin, in his regard for the turkey, felt it was resourceful, agile, and beautiful, calling it “a bird of courage” and a “true original native of America.”
Posted: 2007-11-15
Category: Holidays
Halloween and Halloween-like holidays are celebrated in many different ways around the world. The primary language group of a particular country or culture seems to be an important clue as to the nature of the festivities. Following is a synopsis of how the holiday is observed in various countries.
Posted: 2007-10-16
Category: Holidays
See little-known information about pumpkins, and how they are grown and used throughout the world.
Posted: 2007-10-16
Category: Holidays
