“pickle” but is a spicy, vegetable-based condiment more closely resemblingchutney. The entire meal is usually presented to those eating on individual divided plates with some of each food placed in its own area. At a more elaborate meal a meat dish is served along with the vegetable dishes...
As SO2 has a tendancy to favorize the formation of low coulds, in addition to the contribution of sulphate particles to light reflexion, it is considered as a “climate cooler”. This being said, it is also the coumpound at the origin of acid rain, that have strong negative effects on...
It is a major highlight of many Tibetan Buddhists’ years. The unusual tradition and the sight of hundreds of people dressed traditionally are amazing. If you want to see Tibetan worship in a historic location in high-altitude scenery, the Labrang Monaster...
When I asked her what was a source of inspiration, she said ” Most definitely, my Mom’s gardens.” Alexis’ mother is a landscape designer, so she is surrounded by beauty and bounty. When I asked her about her perspective on food, she said” It is so important to use all of the...
“The black salsify is considerednutritious: it containsproteins,fats,asparagine,choline,laevulin, as well as minerals such aspotassium,calcium,phosphorus,iron,sodium, andvitaminsA, B1, E and C. Since it also contains theglycosideinulin, which mainly consists offructose, it is particularly suitable...
Finland is considered one of the Nordic Countries, although not actually part of Scandinavia (which are Norway, Sweden, and Denmark). The current Finnish people are the same ones who first migrated there around 9000 BCE, in what a Finnish essayist I read claimed was the first of a long se...
Anyway, I was going to describe the death scene, but the movie is available and plenty of commentaries about its societal significance in 1973. Back on track now. Bear with me in my stream of consciousness at altitude. A shirt worn by someone wobbling and working his way down to the rear...
The Highlands are sometimes considered to include the Central Lowlands, the Southern Uplands and the Grampian Mountains as well as the Scottish Highlands proper. The Scottish Highlands are generally mountainous, with some of the highest mountains in the British Isles. The high altitude means that ...
Exploring the Coldest Regions on Earth The coldest places on Earth are generally found in the polar regions and high mountains where the combination of altitude latitude and local climatic conditions culminate in extremely low temperatures These areas provide fascinating insights into Earths climatic extre...
Easter Island is considered to be the most isolated inhabited island in the world. The closest neighbor is Pitcairn Island which is 1400 miles west, while mainland Chile is 2400 miles to the east. Basically, they are out in the absolute middle of nowhere. That fact combined with the tropical...