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How Did Butter Spread Across the World?
Butter, a rich ingredient best known for its flavor, can be found in various cuisines. The high fat content adds a touch to nearly every dish or dessert. But there was a time in history when butter was not a part of preparing delicious food. It is hard to imagine what current recipes would taste like without butter. According to the book Butter: A Rich History  by Elaine Khosrova, butter was discovered roughly 10,000 years ago by nomadic people in ancient Africa. Furthermore
Darlene P. Campos
6 days ago7 min read
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Into the Eyes of Children: The Hinterkaifeck Horror
Hinterkaifeck shortly after the murders, 1922. Photo Source: https://wiki.hinterkaifeck.net/wiki/Sonstiges:_Bildergalerie  The...
Darlene P. Campos
Dec 29, 202418 min read
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Feeding a New Nation: Polly Cooper’s Role in Valley Forge
In the winter of 1777, General George Washington led 12,000 military members and their families to Valley Forge. Located about 20 miles...
Darlene P. Campos
Nov 5, 20246 min read
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2023: Writing, Death, and Health
It's hard to believe the holiday season is winding down and it's time for my annual year-end blog post. 2023 certainly proved to be an...
Darlene P. Campos
Dec 27, 20237 min read
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