Cheese is a food derived from the milk of animals such as cows, goats, sheep, and buffalo. Cheesemaking requires the separation of the milk into solids (curd) and liquids (whey). The most common method sours the milk and adds rennet. The souring can be done with a simple acid, e.g.,… Read more“Map Monday, Cheese in Europe”
Category: History
Map Monday, Wearing a Wedding Ring
A wedding ring or alternatively a wedding band is a worn to indicate that the wearer is married. In western culture they are typically made of gold or another precious metals such as palladium or platinum. The tradition of wearing wedding rings dates back thousands of years. The oldest evidence… Read more“Map Monday, Wearing a Wedding Ring”
Map Monday, Top European Vacation Attractions
In a normal year, the summer marks the peak vacation period for North Americans and Europeans. Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, 2020 is certainly not a normal year. As I write this, the normally active US-Canadian border remains closed through at least mid-July. Even within the US many states have… Read more“Map Monday, Top European Vacation Attractions”