June 19 is Juneteenth, our newest national holiday, celebrating freedom of enslaved African Americans in 1865. Make two delicious recipes, strawberry lemonade and strawberry cake, and find out about amazing Opal Lee, “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” and history of the holiday.
Read more…Tips for London
Our latest tips for London with kids – Getting around, Underground, double decker buses, Oyster card, free museums, fun food, where to stay.
Read more…Hinamatsuri – Doll Festival Girl’s Day Japan
March 3 is Hinamatsuri (Hina Matsuri), also called Doll Festival or Girl’s Day, celebrated in Japan. Find out about the holiday, gorgeous Hina dolls, tsurushi bina decorations, and fun food, with recipe to cook at home.
Read more…Holiday Cooking Around the World
Cooking with kids in December is especially fun – so many treats and sweets from around the world.
Find recipes for piparkakut from Finland, Mexican hot chocolate, latkes for Hanukkah, Swedish saffron buns, and spice cookies which our family decorates on Christmas Eve.
Tamales For Christmas Eve
Getting together on Christmas Eve and making tamales is a beloved tradition of Mexican-American families.
Inspired by the children’s book “May Your Life Be Deliciosa,” we wanted to make tamales.
Mardi Gras King Cupcakes
For Mardi Gras, King Cake is a local treat in New Orleans, a lovely raised-dough cake, decorated with white frosting, and purple, green, yellow sprinkles, the colors of Mardi Gras.
These King Cupcakes are easy and fun to make, delicious to eat!