Chocolate Meringue Cookies, how I use up leftover eggwhites
Voluntourism Can Cause Problems – Do Your Homework
I liked the conclusion of this article and thought the page raised some relevant and interesting concerns about voluntourism – the kind of travel where you go travel somewhere in the hope of doing good. Up until the last five…
1 Year Ago Today
1 Year ago today, I was working at the heart foundation of New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand. It was spring. Today, exactly one year later, I am at the home of a friend in Oulu, Finland. It is fall.…
Segedin Goulash
One of the best things I’ve ever eaten is this Segedin Goulash – a sauerkraut goulash.
Slovak Steamed Dumplings
Traditional parená knedľa are steamed dumplings from Slovakia, and are incredibly delicious. Here’s how to make them.
May You Rest In Peace Steve Jobs
He changed the world. He pursued his passions, even when it was difficult, and even when life didn’t go the way he planned for things to go. Rest in Peace. “I’m pretty sure none of this [Apple’s successes since the…
Writing and Sending a Letter to Santa Claus
All you need to know about writing to Santa Claus
Oulu, Finland? Where’s that?
Oulu is in the north of Finland. We’ve been here over a week and will be here about 2 more. We’re really enjoying our time in Oulu.
I met the REAL Santa Claus (in Finland)!
Do you know where the Real Santa Claus lives? I do! Santa Claus lives in Finland. At the Arctic Circle (the real north pole). That’s where Carrie and I were this week!
Learning Finnish Lyrics: Silkkii Silk
Silkkii is a song by Jukka Poika. Sung in Finnish, it is influenced by Caribben beats and Spanish influence. Pretty cool Finnish song!