D is for Desserts vs. Rakshasas

We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/). The Story Crossroads theme for this year is Finding Resilience & Strength through Traditional Tales. Desserts – From Sri Lanka So you are familiar with desserts…of course. What of desserts found in Sri Lanka, specifically cakes? Love cakes and bananas cakes! TheContinue reading “D is for Desserts vs. Rakshasas”

C is for City-Saving Cobbler (Shoemaker) vs. Dragon

We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/). The Story Crossroads theme for this year is Finding Resilience & Strength through Traditional Tales. City-Saving Cobbler (Shoemaker)- From Poland Yes, there is a difference between a cobbler and a shoemaker. A cobbler fixes shoes while a shoemaker constructs the whole shoe.Continue reading “C is for City-Saving Cobbler (Shoemaker) vs. Dragon”

D is for Dazzling Diamonds

We are pleased to participate in the A to Z Blog Challenge (http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/). The Story Crossroads theme for this year is Dual Natures in Folktales Around the World – opposites, contradictions & paradoxes. DIAMONDS- From French Fairy Tale – by Charles Perrault…yet…. First of all, you are probably upset that we claimed “Folktales Around theContinue reading “D is for Dazzling Diamonds”