North India
The states in the northern part of the country like Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh by and large are known for their slightly rich and spicy flavours. Commonly used spices are coriander, cumin, red chilli powder, fenugreek, garam masala and almost everything has a hint of onion, ginger, garlic and tomato. Read the rest of this entry »

Scotland is known for its scenic beauty. Every place in Scotland has some history behind it; there are many historic sites like burial chambers, standing stones, sepulchers, and castles of Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. The beautiful castles in Bothwell (Glasgow), Crathes village in Aberdeenshire and Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh (the British monarch’s official residence in Scotland), are some examples of the rich heritage of Scotland. Read the rest of this entry »

Japanese Tea Ceremony Procedures
The steps to the ceremony are quite simple: clean the serving bowls, boil a pot of water, serve a sweet treat to guests before the tea, mix powdered bitter green tea (Matcha) and water to make a frothy tea, serve the tea to guests. [ The flavors of the sweets and bitter tea compliment each other. This is a sign of harmony. ]
1. Bow when you receive the cup of tea which is called a chawan.
2. Take the chawan with your right hand and place it in the palm of your left hand.
3. Turn the chawan clockwise three times before you take a drink.
4. When the tea is gone, make a loud slurp to tell the host that the tea was truly enjoyed.
5. Wipe the part of the chawan your lips touched with your right hand.
6. Turn the chawan counterclockwise and return to the host. Read the rest of this entry »

A traditional wedding in Jamaica typically meant the whole village or community where the couple lived was involved in the ceremony. Relatives of the couple, along with members of the community, prepared for the ceremony. While today’s modern couples often seek the assistance of wedding consultants or planners, once upon a time the responsibility for planning fell naturally to those who lived nearby and knew the couple. Read the rest of this entry »

Bedouin
The Bedouin Nomads
For thousands of year Bedouin nomads have roamed the deserts of Arabia, and some of the older Bedouin in Qatar spent their youth travelling in the desert. Read about their culture and life in this article.
Bedouin Food
The Bedoin could live in the harsh, inhospitable Qatar desert – but it wasn’t always easy. Fran Gillespie shows us just how they managed. Read the rest of this entry »