The Schottische is a partnered country dance, Bohemian in origin. Schottische was popular in Victorian era ballrooms (part of the Bohemian "folk-dance" craze) and left its traces in folk music of countries as distant as France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Sweden. At the start of the 20th century in the Southern United States the schottische was combined with ragtime at the beginning of the 1900's
This is the ultimate guide to running with the bulls in Pamplona. The Pamplona Posse who has been running with the bulls for over 30 years, give expert advice about how to run with the bulls with Musis by Fast reaction
This is a four part video where I simply talk about the business-related aspects of teaching English to private students.
One main highlight of living in southern California is the Mexican food. Being so close to the border it's only natural. And one staple dish of southern California Mexican food is tortilla soup. In this video chef Jason Hill takes you through the steps to making an authentic chicken tortilla soup that looks amazing!
There are few dishes quite so American as fried chicken. This recipe from Epicurious shows you how to make authentic Southern fried chicken, served with collard greens lightly sauteed in bacon drippings, thick mashed potatoes and a delicious country gravy on top.
If you feel tht your porch or patio is a bit too bland for your taste, putting a planter box outside is a smart idea. But if you don't like anything that you see at the store or don't want to pay an arm and a leg to buy one, then make it yourself.
Everyone knows that any southern meal is not complete without a delicious side of potato salad. In this cooking how-to video, Mama Jean shares her recipe for delicious down home potato salad. Follow along as she shows you her secret for this true southern style potato salad recipe.
This video shows you how to make some good ole' southern white breakfast gravy. This recipe is not for the faint of heart cooked in some yummy back or hamburger meat, or even ground beef. With simply ingredients and a recipe for about two people. You'll go step by step on everything you need to know and do to serve this delicious traditional southern (not brown) white gravy to drizzle over your biscuits. This great for anyone on a budget, or looking to experiment in the kitchen with some clas...
Paula's chicken salad sliders are elegant enough to serve at a wedding. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Best Dishes show hosted by Paula Deen. What happens when America's favorite southern cook opens up her kitchen to family, friends, viewers and the best home cooks in the country? It's anyone's guess! Paula Deen is cooking up something new as she rescues viewer recipes, shares stories and traditions with friends and strangers alike, while learning the secrets of some of America'...
Check out this video review of the board game "El Grande." El Grande is a game for two to five players. Set in 15th century Spain, each player attempts to extend his or her influence over as many regions of Spain as possible.
Gazpacho is a lovely cold soup dish that originates in Spain. Made mostly out of raw tomatoes, it is chilled before serving to combat the hot temperatures during the summer.
In Epicurious' "Around the World" series, we stop by South Carolina to test out a classic American recipe - southern fried chicken. In this how-to video, you'll learn how to marinate, batter, and fry chicken in a most delicious manner. Your guests will be clamoring for second and third helpings of this fried chicken.
In this, the latest family-friendly recipe from the Food Network's Neely's, you will make garlic grilled lamb chops. These chops are irresistible and you will put them together from scratch. You won't have any leftovers after serving this great Southern style recipe. Enjoy!
If you're looking for a healthy, lean chicken dish to make for dinner, then you've gone to the wrong place. But if you're looking for a succulent, crunchy, pan-fried bowl of chicken bliss, then you've just hit the spot.
Thanksgiving is coming up within a matter of weeks, which means soon enough you'll be gobbling down truckloads of turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and stuffing. Not to mention copious amounts of butter, which is used to add flavor to nearly every dish.
Watch this video to learn how to make buttermilk southern fried chicken. Enjoy! We've made this Southern favorite a lot faster and easier by using boneless/skinless thighs instead of the traditional whole cut-up chicken.
This video is an excellent demonstration of how to make Southern Shrimp and Grits. The author of this video demonstrates how easy and simple it is to cook a tasty meal of southern shrimps and grits. The use of olive oil for its preparation makes this food very tasty as well as healthy. The low saturated-fats content of shrimps contributes to the health factor of this recipe. Also, there is high fiber content, thanks to corn grits, which makes this a healthy, high energy food without the calor...
Add a southern twist to a classic Italian spaghetti recipe. Watch this how to video as our Cajun Cooking TV host shows you how to cook up a Cajun style spaghetti sauce. To turn this recipe into a southern delicacy all you need is a Creole seasoning.
Add a Cajun twist to the classic potato recipe. This how-to video shows you an awesome potato salad recipes straight from Cajun Cooking TV chef Beryl Stokes. You need to try this one. All you need for this southern style potato salad is: red potatoes, eggs, mayo, mustard, sweet relish, olives, onions, green onions, celery, bay leave, shrimp oil, salt and seasoning.
Watch this video to learn how to make delicious restaurant meals in your own kitchen. In this episode learn to cook macaroni and cheese the traditional southern way with Scott Hargrove. Another delicious recipe!!!
Stephen Linn learns a simple recipe from Chef Patrick Mould for a Tailgate favorite – Southern fried chicken. The Cajun chef’s tips make feeding a crowd as easy as it is tasty.
The owner and chef Carl Redding of Amy Ruth's restaurant shows the foods one should serve at a true Southern dinner. One dinner would be spareribs, steamed okra and candied yams. Dinner two would be catfish, macaroni and cheese and collard greens. The third dinner would be fried chicken and waffles. The dessert for all three dinners would be red velvet cake.
What could be more Southern than catfish? But how do you cook it up? Betty shows you a recipe for delicious broiled breaded catfish!
Paula Deen shares her recipe for classic southern deviled eggs. Follow along and learn how to make this great appetizer recipe. This cooking how-to video is part of Paula's Home Cooking show hosted by Paula Deen. Paula Deen, owner of Lady and Sons, a famous Savannah restaurant, is Food Network's resident southern chef. Step inside her kitchen and discover delicious food that's both uncomplicated and comforting. Try making her recipe for souther deviled eggs.
Watch this how to vidoe and learn how to make mouth-watering southern-style power slaw. This slaw recipe goes great with chicken.
If you enjoy spending your time outdoors, but hate that you don't have a decent place to sit, this video may be for you. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to build a southern pine garden bench from scratch. It's perfect for the front or backyard and will give you a nice place to sit. When tackling this project, make sure you're careful when working with power tools. So check out the tutorial, be careful, and enjoy!
Ribs are awesome, and there is no one better at grilling them up than the BBQ Pit Boys. In this tutorial, learn how to make Southern style BBQ pork ribs. Also known as country style ribs, this cut of the pork loin from near the shoulder is actually a pork chop. It's very easy to do and is ready to serve in about an hour. These ribs are meaty, tender and full of flavor. Enjoy!
Chef Jose from Made In Spain is here with some authentic Spanish cooking to teach you. Join Jose as he cooks up some yummy baby squid with caramelized onions. This recipe is incredibly simple and full of rich flavor. Enjoy it as a snack at work or make it for dinner at home.
Watch this video to learn how to make delicious restaurant meals in your own kitchen. In this episode learn to cook southern fried chicken with Scott Hargrove. Try this recipe.. .its great!
Got a few cans of sardines you've been stashing in your emergency kit that are so old you don't even know when you purchased them? Well, as long as your sardines aren't expired (canned goods can last years) you can actually put some use to them before the world ends simply by tossing them into a pasta.
Southwest Yard and Garden teaches viewers hot to grow blackberries in Southern New Mexico. Blackberries grow in high rain fall areas but they can work in the south west. They will need bee pollination so you need to make sure that you do not spray too much insecticide on them or you will kill of the bees. Make sure you pick the blueberries when they are dull and not when they are shiny. This will give them the maximum sugar content. Blackberries should grow in sandy soil or looser soil. You m...
To make an easy, southern style peach cobbler, melt one stick of butter or margarine in a pan. In a separate container, add 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of milk. Use a whisk to mix until the mixture is smooth. Add one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Take 2 cans of peaches in heavy syrup and add them to the pan. Then take the flour mixture and pour it over the peaches. If desired, sprinkle cinnamon on top. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the cobbler in and allow it to cook for 3...
This video gives you a quick and easy way to create a sun compass and how to use specifically in the southern hemisphere. With just the use of sticks, stones, and a shadow, you'll be able to get an accurate north/south line and determine your principle compass points. With the knowledge of course that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. This is a great alternative if you were to ever loose or break your compass when hiking, camping, or simply being adventurous outdoors.
Are you studying abroad in Spain? Then at one point or another you will find yourself in situation of saying either to your roommate or sexy hot fling that you're going to work.
Here is the famous cold soup of Spain and the solution for that overflow of tomatoes in your garden. Watch this how to video as Chef Jim shows you how to make a healthy chunky gazpacho. Gather some onions, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomatoes, bell peppers, cilantro, cucumbers and tomato paste for this delicious gazpacho recipe.
Spain and Mexico are famous for their delicious desserts. One of the most delicious and simple ones to make is flan. In this how to video Chef Jim shows you how to make honey flan. The honey adds an extra sweetness to the classic flan recipe.
Priorat is an up and coming wine from Spain and you may not have tried any before. So check out this video as Gary gives you a review of the following Priorat's: 2001 Rotllan Torra Reserva, 2004 Mas Doix Priorat Salanques, 2004 Mas Romanis La Basseta and 2004 Melis Priorat.
In this segment of Southwest Yard and Garden, John White and Bill Alford are going to be talking about fruit production and how to harvest figs in southern New Mexico. Bill starts off by talking about his nine year old Black Turkey tree. He says he digs holes and arbor each spring, then uses half a cup of fertilizer per hole. The roots of a fig tree usually grow out past the outer parts of the tree so it's important to make sure you plant has adequate room to grow correctly. A person can mayb...
Down south, the people are friendly and the food is comforting. The best known comfort foods: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, hearty stews, come from this area, and boy do they excel at these recipes.
What do you get when you combine a New England grandmother, a Dutch Country grandmother, and a Southern mother? For cook Chris Schlesinger, you get a cornbread stuffing that's savory, succulent, and choc-ful of tangy spices.