Anna VyIngredients 1 1⁄2 lbs potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced 1 medium onion, sliced into rings 3 teaspoons butter salt and pepper 6 teaspoons milk 1 pinch paprika Directions 1. Put the potato slices to soak in cold water. 2. Put the onion rings into a bowl. 3. Cover with plastic wrap, and pierce. 4. … Read more
Ingredients 5 tablespoons margarine 1⁄2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1⁄2 cups flour 2 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg 1⁄2 cup milk 6 tablespoons margarine, melted 3 teaspoons cinnamon 1 tablespoon sugar Directions 1. Cream margarine, sugar and mix well. 2. Add egg and mix. 3. Combine dry ingredients; add … Read more
NEED TO KNOW LOCATION The Pyramid of Cestius is in Rome, Italy DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 12 BC PYRAMID HEIGHT 89 ft (27 m) DAYTIME TEMPERATURES Jan: 52°F (11°C); Apr: 66°F (19°C); Jul: 86°F (30°C); Oct: 72°F (22°C) The impact of ancient Egyptian culture spread far and wide. In the years after the Roman conquest of … Read more
NEED TO KNOW LOCATION The temple is in Thanjavur, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu DATE OF CONSTRUCTION AD 1010 PYRAMID HEIGHT 217 ft (66 m) DAYTIME TEMPERATURES Jan: 84°F (29°C); Apr: 95°F (35°C); Jul: 97°F (36°C); Oct: 90°F (32°C) This magnificent temple, known colloquially as the “Big Temple,” represents the architectural pinnacle of … Read more
NEED TO KNOW LOCATION The pyramids are south of Cairo in Egypt DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 2667–2575 BC PYRAMID HEIGHT Step: 203 ft (62 m); Red: 331 ft (101 m); Bent: 344 ft (105 m) DAYTIME TEMPERATURES Jan: 64°F (18°C); Apr: 82°F (28°C); Jul: 97°F (36°C); Oct: 86°F (30°C) The pyramids at Giza didn’t arrive fully … Read more
NEED TO KNOW LOCATION Cholula is in Puebla state, Mexico DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 200 BC to AD 800 PYRAMID HEIGHT 217 ft (66 m) DAYTIME TEMPERATURES Jan: 66°F (19°C); Apr: 77°F (25°C); Jul: 73°F (23°C); Oct: 70°F (21°C) Cholula’s pyramid is so enormous and overgrown that first-time visitors regularly mistake it for a hill. Although … Read more
So often overlooked in favor of Giza’s better-known monuments, the pyramids of Meroe are among Africa’s forgotten treasures NEED TO KNOW LOCATION Meroe is 143 miles (230 km) north of Khartoum DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 260 BC to AD 350 PYRAMID HEIGHT Up to 98 ft (30 km) DAYTIME TEMPERATURES Jan: 90°F (32°C); Apr: 106°F (41°C); … Read more
Ingredients 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme 2 large onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 tablespoons butter 2 pressed garlic cloves 1 dash Worcestershire sauce 1 cup shredded swiss cheese 4 slices toasted French bread Directions 1. Place onions and butter in saucepan. 2. Sauté on medium heat until … Read more
Ingredients 2 eggs 1⁄2 cup icing sugar 1⁄4 cup milk 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg 8 slices white bread, each cut into 4 strips 3 tablespoons butter Directions 1. In a shallow dish, beat together the eggs, sugar, milk, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and … Read more
Ingredients 1 1⁄2 lbs leftover chuck roast, shredded 2 cups water 1⁄4 cup soy sauce 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 bay leaf black pepper 4 French rolls Directions 1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. 2. Cover and simmer one hour. 3. Serve meat on French rolls … Read more