Gingerbread is a type of baked good, typically made of ginger root, honey, nutmeg, cinnamon, and molasses. It can be shaped into houses and can even be used to create tasty little men.  The first recipe for gingerbread came from Greece in 2400 BC. The recipe quickly spread across Europe. The idea of decorating gingerbread cookies came when Queen Elizabeth I had ordered some gingerbread cookies … Continue reading The History Of Gingerbread Houses

As the clock for Christmas is ticking down and the holiday approaches, it’s nice to look back on the many stories we share during this season. One of the most famous and traditional stories is that of Santa Claus, who goes by many aliases across cultures, and his trusty reindeer.  To set the record straight, reindeer are in fact an actual animal species, not mythical … Continue reading Santa’s Reindeer and Their Origin

This year more than ever, people are buying gifts online instead of going out to stores. One of the many websites being utilized for holiday shopping is Amazon. Amazon has a wide variety of products from all kinds of sellers worldwide. Another benefit of Amazon is the speedy delivery time with a Prime membership. Here are some holiday gift ideas for your loved ones if … Continue reading Last Minute Amazon Gift Ideas

The time for winter break is just around the corner! Many of us are stuck inside with not much to do, but don’t worry, your boredom is cured! Here is a recipe for some delicious holiday treats, perfect for filling time and enjoying with family, friends, or even by yourself. What you’ll need for these delicious cookies: 1 cup of butter ¾ cup Sugar ¾ … Continue reading Holiday Cookie Recipe

As a drummer for a couple bands in the Maryland area, I have been privileged to play alongside many extremely talented and creative musicians. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, these kinds of opportunities have become somewhat of a rarer commodity; however, this has not stopped many groups from being able to still put themselves and their art out to the world.  The first band I … Continue reading A Brief Overview of Some Local Maryland Musicians