Summer trips from Disney World to the Statue of Liberty introduce us to the most amazing cultures, delicious food, and worldview. While it isn’t always possible to take all the trips we want, it is possible to take what Thomas Kinkade Studios calls the “15-minute vacation.” If you long for adventure but can’t quite break away from work or family responsibilities, then you may want to immerse yourself in some vacation art by Thomas Kinkade. Best of all, this summer art promises warm weather and excitement all year round. Check out some of our summer-themed pieces below.
My recipe for classic sourdough bread which is a winner every time I bake it; and it can be proved overnight in a cool place for early morning baking.
Neo-paganism is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. Its focus is on a nature-based relationship between people and the environment. Pagan traditions are earth-based. Pagan rituals remind people they a part of the natural environment not apart from it. During a pagan ritual, the participants call on the ancient deities and reconnect with the changing of the seasons.
Honey cakes bake up like summer solstice in a pan. Golden, sweet and almost glowing, this beautiful, pull apart honey cake makes the perfect addition to any Litha or Midsummer ritual. So pull up a stool, tie on an apron and follow the recipe below to make your Summer Solstice magical.
A lovely Spring dish with succulent lamb, tender greens and a creamy avgolemono sauce!
In parts of Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, and Russia, an ancient pagan rite combined with a traditional Orthodox feast to become Ivan Kupala Night, a festival celebrating the summer solstice.
In parts of Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, and Russia, an ancient pagan rite combined with a traditional Orthodox feast to become Ivan Kupala Night, a festival celebrating the summer solstice.
Crema Catalana (Catalan Cream) is an easy Spanish custard dessert similar to crème brûlée. This Catalan custard is made with a citrus and cinnamon custard base and served with caramelized sugar.
Native American Home Etiquette by Jamie K. Oxendine, Lumbee/Creek PRELUDE Native Americans from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the Arctic to the Tropics
This is possibly the only turf church in the world in the style of the traditional summer turf home, a goahti, of the Sami people.
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By TIG Studio - Weekday Wanderlust | Places - Mallorca, Spain - Sóller, Portixol, Moscari, Islas Baleares, Spain
To say that this orange and pistachio éclair recipe by the famous French pastry chef Christophe Adam is elaborate would be an understatement. The choux pastry is made with equal parts of milk, water, butter, and flour and two parts eggs and flavored with the best vanilla extract. Since pistachios are used in the cream, the paste, and for decoration, chef Adam recommends using Iranian pistachios for higher quality and more authentic flavor.
On an 18th-century farmstead in rural Sweden, two Copenhagen designers handcraft a summerhouse that seamlessly melds the modern and the traditional. Photo 3 of 12 in Modern Meets Traditional in a Swedish Summer House. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes.
Be sure to enjoy these summer rolls soon after they’ve been made. Rice paper tends to get a bit rubbery, dry, and/or brittle when stored in the refrigerator for more than an hour or so.
Bifteki is a version of a Greek burger. This is a traditional, authentic recipe of juicy and flavorful biftekia (plural) baked with crispy and savory potatoes in a lemon olive oil sauce.
Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha was a master of using nymph-like women to personify forces and elements of nature such as the seasons of the year. The perfect gift for wooden jigsaw puzzlers, fans Art Nouveau and Mucha paintings, this traditional adult wooden jigsaw puzzle can be done time and again. Our puzzle artists have included many shaped whimsy puzzle pieces that match the Art Nouveau style of the image, and we have integrated them in ways that will delight and surprise you as you put the wooden jigsaw puzzle together. Includes a Bonus Poster to Guide Assembly Number of Puzzle Pieces: 122 Completed Puzzle Size: 11" X 5" Artist: Alphonse Mucha Serial #: NP19-122-107 Wood Thickness: 4mm Cut Style: Victorian Difficulty: Level 2 Made in the USA Small Wooden Puzzle
Bring your love of travel home by cooking some of these traditional recipes from around the world at home! No passport needed!
Peach tart recipe – Instead of the traditional custard filling, this peach tart recipe features a luscious almond cream filling, adding a nutty and creamy layer to the tart. With its flaky cr…
These delicious classic Polish pierogi are our favorite. Find out how to make the best pierogi ruskie with our simple and easy to follow recipe!
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Finnish cooking is one of the easiest cuisines you can do in your kitchen! Start with these classic Finnish recipes --- with ingredients you can find in your part of the world!
There is so much to do and see in summer in Vancouver. Use my well-researched Vancouver Itinerary: 4 days in Vancouver to help plan your trip.
Several months ago I had the pleasure to paddle a birchbark canoe in Augusta, which I reported here. Aside from the fact that canoe had been built at the Penobscot Marine Museum, I didn't have much detail about it at the time. But now that I work at the museum and have had a chance to rummage around, and can provide a bit more info., plus photos. The boat, about 18' long, was built in 2006 under the direction of Aaron T. York. According to a press release from the museum, "York is a full time artist in the realm of Wabanaki traditional arts and a member of the Western Abenaki Nation. His primary occupation is the building and research of Wabanaki birch bark canoes and associated items that go with the use and creation of these vessels." He was assisted in the building by other members of the Penobscot Nation of Indian Island (near Bangor, in the Penobscot River). The canoe was assembled on the grounds of the Penobscot Marine Museum, in Searsport, Maine. It was described as an "exact replica" of a "c.1850 ocean canoe of the Penobscot Wabanaki Nation," designed for use "in the bays and drainage basins of the Penobscot River and other regional waters." Ain't she a beauty? Construction photos are by Peter Lindquist. Photos of the finished canoe by Wayne Hamilton. All rights reserved -- not to be reproduced...please.
Rituals play a big part in creating rhythm. Rituals are the repeated actions of our lives. The little details that bring something considered and thoughtful to a moment in the day. Those little details become rituals as we repeat them. We may not remember to repeat them each day, we may only remember sometimes, and …
Soft and fluffy semolina custard, wrapped inside layers of crispy filo, all covered in a nicely thickened syrup!
This traditional Cranachan recipe is simple yet delicious! It mixes fresh ingredients with classic Scottish flavours like whisky, honey, and oats. The perfect Scottish dessert!
Chilled noodles tossed in a tangy, nutty sesame sauce. Cool and refreshing, perfect for a hot summer's day.
When it comes to my favourite TV shows, I’m a firm believer of the cliche that what makes a good series isn’t just a good ending, but it’s about the friends you make along the way.
Hungarian semolina milk pudding (tejbegríz) is a great favorite for breakfast and often served in the school cafeteria. Easy, creamy and delicious treat that the whole family will love. You do not ned to have huge cooking skills for this meal and it can be done in
Just a glance at the calendar tells us that summer is almost gone. “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” ― Henry Ja…