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…
National Cherry Month!
February is national cherry month, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a delicious cherry inspired dish! Check out the following recipes below to find your new favorite way to enjoy cherries. Cherry Cheesecake AtoZ Cherry Cheesecake Recipe This classic dish is often paired with a cherry sauce topping or cherry pie filling…
German Surrender at Stalingrad Feb 2nd, 1943
German Surrender at Stalingrad Feb 2nd, 1943 (Surrender began on January 31st, 1943) World War II, considered one of the darkest spots in modern human history, did not lack examples of the hardships and atrocities of war. The battle of Stalingrad between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Red Army is arguably the most famous and…
K&B Purple
“K&B purple” is a phrase that can still be heard in Louisiana today when describing that very specific shade of purple. Even though K&B was bought out by Rite-Aid in 1997, the store and its unique style is still alive and well in Louisiana culture. Katz and Besthoff Drugstores, more commonly known as K&B Drugs…
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