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What is Three Kings’ Day? And What’s for Breakfast? Homemade Roscón de Reyes to Celebrate Epiphany like a Spaniard Away from Home

January 5, 2021 by Jackie Dreyer

‘Tis the season of sweets, and baking is one of my favorite hobbies. But I live alone, so there’s no one to easily pawn homemade goods off on, which means I often end up forgoing a recipe to not be wasteful (nor overindulge myself). In the absence of holiday get-togethers this year, micro-sized recipes are the real MVP, allowing me to get a taste of a traditional Spanish holiday recipe—for a roscón (o rosca) de reyes—that I picked up while living in Spain.

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Culture

Tasty German Holiday Traditions: Homemade Glühwein and Lebkuchen

December 22, 2020 by Bettina Hindes

Christmas in Germany, and the German-speaking regions including Switzerland and Austria, is synonymous with cozy Christmas Markets—the Weihnachtsmarkt. You can stroll through the lighted stalls with a warm mug of Glühwein—mulled wine with spices and snack on traditional German Lebkuchen cookies to spice up your palate, all while gift-shopping for your loved ones.

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Culture

This is How Thanksgiving is Celebrated Around the World

November 22, 2020 by Calli Zarpas

Some could argue that Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday. Each year, we celebrate by eating American dishes like macaroni and cheese, turkey, and green bean casserole, all while enjoying American pastimes like football and watching the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving…

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Advice, Culture

Want to Sound Like a Native Spanish Speaker?

October 6, 2020 by Jackie Dreyer

When you’re learning a new language, hitting the books and studying (memorizing) hard is the standard approach. But what about when you find yourself in a casual conversation with an acquaintance or friend? Carrying a textbook in your back pocket…

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