Fact of the Day

Did you know that the term "astronaut" comes from Greek words star sailor?

Fact of the Day

4/27 -

  GECKO FEET HAVE MILLIONS OF TINY HAIRS THAT STICK TO SURFACES WITH A SPECIAL CHEMICAL BOND AND LET THEM CLIMB WALLS AND HANG ON BY JUST ONE TOE?

Allerheiligenstriezel

Allerheiligenstriezel or simply Strietzel(regional names include Allerseelenzopf,Seelenspitze, Seelenbrot, orAllerseelenbreze) is a braided yeast pastry. Its name means "All Saints' braid" in English and it consists of flour, eggs,yeast, shortening or butter, raisins, milk,salt, and decorating sugar or poppy seeds. Some regional variations also include rum or lemon juice.

The word Strietzel is derived from Middle High German strutzel, strützel, in turn fromOld High German struzzil. Its further origin is unclear.^[1]

Fact of the Day

4/26-5. A CAT'S TAIL CONTAINS NEARLY 10 PERCENT OF ALL THE BONES IN ITS BODY.

Fact of the Day

4/25 - Did you know that although the bobcat is rarely seen, it is the most common wildcat in North America?

Allahabadi cake

Allahabadi cake (Hindustani: الہ آبادی کیک(Nastaleeq), इलाहाबादी केक (Devanagari)) is a traditional Indian rum fruit cake originating and lending its name from the north Indian city of Allahabad. It is a popularChristmas cake with maida, eggs, clarified butter, sugar, petha, marmalade, nuts, ginger and fennel as its main ingredients. Allahabadi cake is prepared for consumption during Christmastide by the Christian population of Hindustan.

Fact of the Day

4/24 - Did you know it's considered rude to write in red ink in Portugal?

See these regulations below.

It is worth paying attention to the following points at business meetings in Portugal: 

• As a general rule business behavior in Portugal is similar to that in the rest of Europe, a handshake at the beginning and end of the meeting is an accepted custom. Care should be taken to shake hands with everyone present at the meeting.
• Immediately after a handshake at the start of the meeting, it is customary to exchange business cards. Make sure that you take sufficient business cards with you.
• In addressing people, mainly people with an academic degree or members of a profession, it is customary first to address him/her by the degree or title and afterwards with the surname, An example of an address to a man, Senhor Dr. Luis.
• The accepted dress for business meetings is a business suit for both men and women.
• Most business people in Portugal have good command of English, However a few words in Portuguese will easily break the ice and create a friendly atmosphere.
• Acceptable gifts for business meetings are items for the office, quality pens (including pens with your company logo) as well as specially selected wines.
• Despite the ban on smoking in most public places you will often find areas where smoking is permitted.
• A fairly long time is needed to set up a business meeting. Take into account that you will need 3 or 4 weeks to plan a business meeting.
• Use of red ink on official documents is an unwelcome habit in Portugal.
• You are recommended to avoid business meetings in the months of July and August or around the times of national holidays.

New series

The owner of this blog is coming out with a list of desserts and their descriptions!
The  first issue comes out on April 24, 2015!

Check it out!

Fact of the Day

Eel Ice Cream (Unagi Aisu) 

Eel is a summer delicacy in Japan, which probably explains why Futaba decided to use it to flavour an ice cream. Surprisingly, the smooth taste is quite palatable, even if the thought of what's being eaten is not quite as tasty.

4/23 - Did you know you can buy eel-flavored ice cream in Japan?

Fact of the Day

4/22- Did you know that in 1889, the queen of Italy, Margherita Savoy, ordered the first pizza delivery?

If you want to learn more about this queen, check out the video above.