Discover Ethiopia: 10 Things You Didn’t Know

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jenny
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As we prepare to “Discover Ethiopia” on Saturday, April 27th at NWLA’s Language of Food Event, here are 10 surprising and tantalizing facts about this rich and ancient country: 1. The Ethiopian calendar, called the Ge’ez Calendar, is composed of 12 months plus five extra days that comprise a 13th month.  Every four years, without exception, there is a 6th day in the extra month.  This system is based on … Continue reading →

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Discover Ethiopia: Spices and the Mind

Posted on April 16, 2013 by jenny
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Ethiopia is known as “nature’s finest spice gardens,” for its “terroire”–that combination of soil and climate which, as in France with wine or Brazil with coffee, provides the perfect growing environment for high quality spices. Ethiopians have also perfected unique blends of spices that linger in the mind long after they have faded from the tongue.  Berbere, the most famous of these, is a crucial element of Ethiopian cuisine.  It … Continue reading →

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Discover Ethiopia!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by jenny

Language of Food Event: April 27 Did you know that coffee originated in Ethiopia? So does the Blue Nile River and so, judging by archeological finds like the famous “Lucy” fossil, might the entire human race. Known as “nature’s finest spice garden” for its spicy and varied cuisine, the country once known as Abyssinia remains a well-kept secret. Here is your chance to experience this diverse and ancient culture through … Continue reading →

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Cultural Seeds

Posted on March 6, 2013 by danielle

A note from NWLA Director Josette Hendrix Is there anything more mystifying or miraculous than a seed? So small and common, yet it’s the chameleon keeper of all possibility for the continuation of life. If you can make it through all the various stages of preparation- pots, soil, water, light, heat source – the moment comes when you can hold seeds in the palm of your hand, and sow them one … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Brazil: Dinner Menu

Posted on February 13, 2013 by danielle

We are looking forward to the delicious flavors of Brazil this Saturday! Here is the dinner menu to set your tastebuds dancing. Seats are still available for the dinner as well as the performance by renowned musician Eduardo Mendonça! Reserve yours now at 360.321.2101 or info(at)nwlanguageacademy(dot)com. Language of Food: Celebrate Brazil dinner and event begin at 5:30pm on Saturday, February 16th. Appetizers: Bolinhos de Arroz (Rice Croquettes) Empadinhas (Stuffed with … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Brazil! The Medicinal Amazon

Posted on February 5, 2013 by danielle

For the first time, NWLA is expanding our popular Language of Food event into a weeklong exploration of all things Brazil! The workshops begin February 13th and run through February 16th. The week culminates Saturday night, with an evening of spectacular food, music and dance, featuring the exceptional talents of Eduardo Mendonça and Show Brazil! Learn more. The Medicinal Amazon, with Dr. Steve Morris & Dr. Aaron Morris Saturday, February … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Brazil! Capoeira Workshop

Posted on January 28, 2013 by danielle

The NWLA Cultural Center is pleased to announce a very special installment of our popular Language of Food Series on Saturday, February 16th, 2013, with Celebrate Brazil! If you are unfamiliar, this unique event series explores cuisines and cultures from around the world, and the ways in which they maintain an unbroken relationship with traditions of the past. For the first time, NWLA is now expanding the Language of Food … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Brazil! Fireside Chat: Today’s Brazil

Posted on January 23, 2013 by danielle

The NWLA Cultural Center is pleased to announce a very special installment of our popular Language of Food Series on Saturday, February 16th, 2013, with Celebrate Brazil! If you are unfamiliar, this unique event series explores cuisines and cultures from around the world, and the ways in which they maintain an unbroken relationship with traditions of the past. For the first time, NWLA is now expanding the Language of Food … Continue reading →

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Save the Date! Celebrate Brazil at NWLA!

Posted on January 11, 2013 by jenny
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For the season of Carnival, NWLA invites you to join us in celebrating the culture of Brazil with a week’s-worth of activities and events from the “Land of Parrots.” Culminating with the February 16th dinner and music event, the week starting Feb. 11th will see workshops in Capoeira (Brazilian martial arts) with Silvio Aleixo dos Reis of ICAF Seattle, Portugese language, Brazilian cooking, and the native medicines of the Amazon … Continue reading →

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Open House with Um Gosto Do Brasil

Posted on January 11, 2013 by jenny
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Wednesday, January 16th 5:00 – 7:00 pm Whet your appetite for our upcoming Brazilian Language of Food event on February 16th with a happy hour and open house featuring live music by UM GOSTO DO BRASIL, the trio comprising Keegan Harshman, Shaun Fairfield and Paul Rigby. The group is touring in support of their upcoming trip to Brazil to study Choro-style improvisational music.  ”Choro,” which means “cry” or “lament,” is, … Continue reading →

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