An hour away from the hustle and bustle of Miami you will find yourself in what feels like a different world entirely compared to the city. The Everglades National Park is the third largest national park in the country, covering 1.5 million preserved acres of tropical and subtropical habitats with one of the world's most…
International Space Station Launched Dec. 4, 1998
International Space Station Launched Dec. 4, 1998 The International Space Station or ISS is the largest modular space station currently in low Earth orbit. Nations from around the world have come together to build this magnificent structure. NASA (USA), Roscosmos (Russia), the ESA (Europe), JAXA (Japan), and CSA (Canada) space agencies have collaborated to the…
Nine Amazing Rice Dishes!
Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and rice) A popular Latin American dish. This recipe features the Cuban take on the dish which includes mixed vegetables, fresh herbs called sofrito along with other seasonings. https://www.atozfoodamerica.com/florida/main-courses/arroz-con-pollo-(chicken-and-rice)-3b7x.html Cajun Rice Salad (Also known as dirty rice and Cajun rice dressing) Uses the traditional Cajun flavors of bell pepper and onions…
July 1, 1804: Birthday of Author and Socialite George Sand
Born Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin in Paris France, she is best known by her pen name, George Sand. She is known as one of, if not the best, writers during the European Romantic era. She was born July 1, 1804 and raised predominantly by her grandmother, Marie-Aurore de Saxe, who lived in the small French…
July is National Grilling Month!
Nothing says summer in America much like Barbecue or BBQ does. Like most things in America, early forms of BBQ immigrated from Europe with the colonists. However, many believe the original practice was created by the Indigenous Arawak people of the Caribbean and appropriated by the Spanish. True American BBQ began with Eastern Carolina-style pit…
June 7th 1848: Birthday of Artist Paul Gaugin
Like his contemporary, Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin saw little appreciation for his artistic genius during his lifetime. In death, he is seen as one of the leading artists in Impressionist, Symbolist and Primitivism styles during the 19th century. His works have also been listed as inspiration for many Modernist artists of the 20th century such…
National Truffle Day May 2nd
Truffles, named after the famous forest mushroom of the same name, are delicious bite-sized treats. These sphere-shaped desserts consist of a hard chocolate ganache shell and a creamy center that often contains chocolate but can be replaced with caramel, fruits, or other fillings. The true origins of truffles are often debated and contested as not…
Record Store Day April 23rd
For many, records are considered an important pastime. While more convenient mediums to store music have been adopted, such as Compact Discs and digital storage in the modern age, record sales still remain unusually high. There are multiple reasons for records remaining popular among all generations! For most, listening to music on records is a…
March 19-25 World Folktales and fables week
Folktales generally consist of stories passed down from generation to generation. These stories go by many names throughout the years such as fairy tales, fables, old wives’ tales, and oral tradition. While folktales are normally attributed to the stories passed through oral tradition, fables are considered the written literary counterpart. These stories vary wildly in…
Birthday of Composer and Virtuoso Pianist Frederic Chopin
Born March 01, 1810 Frederic Francois Chopin was born in the Duchy of Warsaw, now modern-day Poland. He showed promise as a musician from a very early age. By his 20s he completed his musical education and early compositions. At this time, he and his family fled Poland right before the failed uprising of November…
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