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Cottage pie is a classic comfort food recipe from the UK and Ireland made with ground beef and vegetables topped with white cheddar mashed potatoes. It is a great budget main dish dinner for a crowd that is easy to make ahead. I love the versatility of a dish that can be made with whatever…
This virtual field trip exploring Brazilian culture will take help your children explore the music, dance, and language of Brazil plus so much more. A wonderful addition to a homeschool unit or as part of a fun global education at home. Brazil is the 5th largest country by area in the world and the 6th largest country by population. It is about…
Explore Brazilian culture with expat Mauro Verzini as he shares about the foods and music of Brazil. We also discuss what makes Brazil wonderful and also what challenges there are within the country. In episode 19 we learn about Brazilian culture from Mauro, a classmate of my husband’s (Mitchell), who currently lives in the Netherlands….
Podcast guest Neela shares about the transition from Bangladesh to the Netherlands, adjusting to the culture shock of life in Europe, and how being brave can lead to wonderful new opportunities. When moving to a foreign country, dealing with culture shock and overwhelm is always a challenge. Moving from a small country in South Asia…
Whether you make this Oatmeal Breakfast Bread in a bread machine or the traditional method, it is a hearty cinnamon bread that makes wonderful toast or french bread. February 2021 Note: I originally made this recipe in 2015 in the bread maker but since moving abroad and not having a bread machine, I’ve adapted this…
This Rainbow Inspired Salmon and Veggies Sheet Pan is an easy and healthy weeknight main dish. With 10 minutes of prep and a 30 minute bake time you can have dinner ready in less than an hour! Per popular request, here is another easy salmon sheet pan meal! This is simple, healthy, and easy to…
Enjoy different ethnic cuisines with ease by choosing one of these international pressure cooker dinner ideas. With enough meals, including beef, chicken, lamb, and vegetarian options, for almost a month’s worth of dinners you can explore around the world without ever leaving home. I have found that my children are more open to trying new…
These semi-homemade S’mores Brownies take a boxed brownie mix and adds graham crackers, chocolate chips, and marshmallow fluff for an easy dessert perfect way to celebrate the summer campfire favorite all year round. Brownie mixes are a perfect starting point to making some crazy amazing brownies. There are just so many great things you can…
Enjoy meals from around the world without ever leaving home by choosing one of these ideas for international slow cooker dinners. With enough ideas for almost a month you can explore different ethnic cuisines each night. We have an ongoing commitment as a family to explore different cultures. So, I like to make lots of…
Learn about the history, symbolism and popular traditions of Chinese New Year, including the symbolism of numbers and color, the focus on family ties, and the importance of food. The Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries, but the Chinese New Year celebrations are perhaps the most widely recognized. Traditions focus on family and…
Come and take a virtual tour of Chinese New Year for kids! Learn about the history and symbolism on this virtual field trip and be inspired with ways your family can celebrate the Lunar New Year– perfect for global education at home or for a homeschooling unit. Note for parents: Before you share with your children, listen to the podcast episode Celebrating Chinese New…
Bring a little bit of Disney home with this delicious knock off recipe for “The Grey Stuff” from Beauty and the Beast. It’s a delicious cookies and cream mousse served on a sugar cookie! It is a wonderful treat for Valentine’s Day and a super easy no bake dessert which kids can make. Ingredients You…