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April 6th, 2011
Written by Wendy Innes in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
The Middle Eastern country of Iran is one of those places that few westerners know much about beyond the talking points of network news pundits. Iran is a beautiful country with a rich history that dates back millennia. Renowned for its art, literature, and architecture, it is a culture often misunderstood by outsiders.The formal name of the country is Jomhuri-ye Islami-ye Iran, the Islamic...
March 30th, 2011
Written by Rita Cook in The Welcoming Table with 0 Comments
It might be surprising to find out that a good bit of the food in Kenya came from the Portuguese, who after discovering Brazil promptly made their way to Africa. Therefore, such foods as corn, bananas, pineapple, chilies, peppers, sweet potatoes, and cassava came into Kenya this way, and quickly became local favorites.Located in East Africa near the Equator, the southeast part of Kenya is on the...
March 23rd, 2011
Written by Talia Page in "Sticky Wicket" Questions with 0 Comments
Dear Sticky Wicket,As an undergraduate student, we often had spirited discussions with exchange students from Africa. Some students from Africa questioned why some black students wanted to identify with Africa since blacks were not of a “pure” race. Do native-born Africans consider themselves superior to American blacks or African-Americans? If so, what is their rationale?~Baffled from...
March 16th, 2011
Written by Rita Cook in Feature Stories with 2 Comments
With as many as 70 tribal groups in Kenya, and though the line might be somewhat blurred as to the different rituals and customs of each, the Maasai tribe remains true to its heritage. The Maasai is a tribe still leaving its mark on the country.This is seen first and foremost in the spoken languages. While the primary languages taught in Kenya are English and Swahili, Maa, the local Maasai tribal...
March 9th, 2011
Written by Wendy Innes in The Welcoming Table with 0 Comments
Italian cuisine is one of the most richly diverse fares in the world. Food in Italy not only varies by region, but often by town and even by village, with each one having its own specialties. It is important to understand that the food that visitors find in Italy is much different from the “Italian” food found in the U.S. or other parts of the world.Italians have very discerning palates. This is...
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