Rasma Raisters
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My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
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The Spice with Power Is Ginger
History of Ginger As with most things, even ginger has a fascinating history that stretches back more than 5000 years. It was considered to be a tonic root that could take care of all kinds of ailments by the ancient Chinese and Indians. The origins of ginger can be found in Southeast Asia. India exported this spice to Ancient Rome. Once the Roman Empire came to an end the Arabs took over the spice trade from the east. Unfortunately during this time ginger became an expensive spice. It showed up in medieval times and was imported in a preserved form and used in the making of sweets.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Feast
Vaduz Along the Rhine
The capital of the tiny European country of Liechtenstein, officially The Principality of Liechtenstein is Vaduz. The principality is located between Austria and Switzerland. The main language of the country is German. Vaduz is a lovely city and the cultural and economic center of Liechtenstein. It lies along the banks of the Rhine River and has a very modern center. There are interesting things to do and see and surrounding vineyards to explore.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Two Talented Guys Named Bob
Start writing...One of the greats in the music world Bob Dylan is an American musician, singer, songwriter, artist and writer. He has been a most influential figure popular in both the musical and cultural world for over five decades. His most popular and best-known works came out in the 1960s. Among his well-known early songs are “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are a-Changin”. Both of these songs became anthems for the U.S. Civil Rights and Anti-War movements.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
All About Laura, Paula, and Margo
Laura In 1944 Otto Preminger directed and produced an American film noir with an all-star cast. The film was selected for preservation in the US National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. The American Film Institute named it one of the ten best mystery films of all time. It has appeared in Roger Ebert’s “Great Movies” series. The film was by 20th Century Fox.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Geeks
The Taste of the Dark Continent
Algeria Chakhchoukha is a flavorable stew prepared with torn pieces of a thin, round, flatbread known as rougag and marqua. Other ingredients in the stew are diced lamb, tomatoes, chickpeas, and onions. The stew is flavored with cumin, ras el hanout, caraway, galangal, lavender, and red chili peppers.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Feast
Touring Ottawa
The capital of Canada, Ottawa is located at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. The city is in the southern portion of the Canadian province of Ontario. The city is directly opposite the city of Gatineau, on the northern bank of the Ottawa River in western Quebec.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
Great Rhythm and Blues Sound
The Drifters It’s real nice music and it has the American doo-wop sound. The Drifters are an American doo-wop and R&B soul vocal group. Having a rough time at the beginning they gave the public 13 hits which became a part of the Hot 100 Top 30 Chart hits.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Beat
Loving Those Golden Arches
No matter where we are when we see those large golden arches we know we have found a McDonald’s. With no matter to all the plastic around us we give our order and wait for the delicious food to arrive. Then find a table and throw ourselves onto a plastic seat and start enjoying our meal. McDonald’s food is enjoyed by many each and every day, but imagine how much more we would enjoy the experience if the atmosphere around us was different.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Wander
In the Caribbean
Bahamas Conch salad is among the popular dishes in the Bahamas. The main ingredient is conch, a shell fish whose population is unfortunately depleting in the Caribbean seas. To make the salad you add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and a marinade prepared with goat pepper (a local hot pepper), lime, and orange juice. This mixture partially cooks the raw white conch meat. A tropical version of this salad includes apples, pineapples, and mango.
By Rasma Raisters3 years ago in Feast
