Empanada is a kind of pastry, which is baked or fried and stuffed with pretty much anything--cheese, veggies, fruit, meat or seafood. Although popular in Latin America, this versatile snack can also be found in Europe and Southeast Asia, albeit under different names.
The name comes...
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Travel Thursday–Tour around Europe!
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Hello GLNers! Here’s another free opportunity you don’t want to miss. You can see, hear and taste 28 different cultures this Saturday, May 12 without the hustle of leaving D.C. The Sixth Annual European Union Open House starts at 10:00 AM and concludes around...
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Word-of-the-Week Wednesday–Ligo!
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Happy Wednesday, folks! I hope you’re enjoying the week so far and looking forward to a relaxing weekend!
Today’s word of the week will come in handy if you’re planning on going to Greece (or even a Greek restaurant!) at some point in the future: λιγο...
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Translation Tuesday–nekojita!
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Have you you ever heard a phrase in a foreign language and thought you understood it, but then realized that...you didn’t understand it at all? You understood the literal translations of the words, but had no idea why they were being used or what the...
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Media Monday–Hoppípolla!
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Happy Monday, GLNers! I hope you’re recovering nicely from this weekend’s Cinco de Derby. But if you’re still feeling a little out of it, I have just the song for you! This might already be old news for you, but for your enjoyment, here is...
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Foodie Friday–Around the World!
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Happy Friday, GLNers! If you’re looking to expand your horizons and try some new foods this weekend, I have just the thing for you! This weekend is the kick-off of Passport DC, and tomorrow’s event is the “Around the World Embassy Tour.” Basically,...
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