Tasty Traditions: Knedle sa Sljivama (Plum Dumplings)
This sweet European treat is a scrumptious dessert full of delicious flavors, and goes well with coffee or even a
Beware of The Irish Pooka!
BY HANNAH HORN Always out and about after dusk, the Pooka (phouka, púca, púka) is a well-known mountain and hill
Magical Use of Rue by Shepherds in Spain
Rue (Ruta; Rutaceae) has been part of European folklore since ancient times. Its virtues were written about and considered sacred
The King of the Trees: An Armenian Fable
The trees once had an argument about who should rule over them as king, and some said it should be
Lëkurësi Castle
BY MELISSA RENAY Amidst stone ruins there often exists lurid tales of times long past. The Lëkurësi Castle in Albania is
Legends of The Tombs of Ireland
Ireland is a magical place full of megalithic tombs. Some say that these tombs were probably built before the arrival
Tasty Traditions: Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cake)
Schwarzwälder kirschtorte is named for the Schwarzwald or Black Forest region in southeastern Germany, so it’s often known outside the
