by B.L. Unkel | Jul 30, 2022 | History
August kicks off fair season in Tennessee. Have you ever wondered about the fair’s carnival rides? I hadn’t. And I certainly didn’t expect what I learned as I researched this particular ride’s history. Horsemanship Training Step back in time to the 1100s when...
by B.L. Unkel | Jul 9, 2022 | History
Teddy bears have been an integral part of childhood for more than one hundred years. It’s hard to imagine life without them. So how did it all begin? The President…and the Bear President Theodore Roosevelt was a big game hunter. In 1902, he traveled to...
by B.L. Unkel | Jul 2, 2022 | Baking
How many of you have eaten tapioca pudding? Have you ever wondered where tapioca comes from? Since June 28 was National Tapioca Day, I decided to do a little research and answer those questions. What Is It? Tapioca is a starch. It comes from the roots of the...
by B.L. Unkel | Jun 11, 2022 | Baking
The beverage? Tea, of course. Tea is a very versatile drink. It can be served for any reason at any time or place. It also happens to be the one beverage commonly served both hot and cold. June is National Iced Tea Month. Yesterday, June 10, was National Iced Tea Day....
by B.L. Unkel | Jun 4, 2022 | Everything Else
There are interesting plants found all around the world. One such plant, the Hoya, is native to Southeast Asia and Australia. The Name British Botanist, Robert Brown, named the plant genus, Hoya, in honor of his friend and fellow Botanist, the Duke of...
