Archive for December, 2006

Cuisine of Afghanistan

NPR runs an occasional series of pieces called Kitchen Window.  Today’s topic is the cuisine of Afghanistan.  The author provides a delectable overview of the country’s culinary influences, as well as recipes for a couple of dishes. Afghanistan is at the culinary crossroads of many cultures. The cuisine relies on spices such as cumin, sesame, cinnamon [...]

December 6, 2006 culinary cultures 0 Comments

Cultural differences over beach volleyball bikinis

The Asian Games are currently being held in the Muslim nation of Qatar.  By all accounts, the games are a success and the capital city of Doha has spent billions of dollars on facilities and infrastructure upgrades in hopes of attracting future sporting events, perhaps even a Summer Olympics.  But one thing money cannot buy is a change [...]

December 5, 2006 sports cultures 0 Comments
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