Happy International Sushi Day!! Sushi is one of the world’s most popular dishes! This dish traces its history to a dish called narezushi. It uses fermented fish rather than fresh fish and is accompanied by malted rice. It is thought that the earliest version of this recipe was used to preserve fish in China and was later…
April is National Poetry month where we take time to remember how poetry is a reflection of our lives. The pictures painted through the words of poets give us a better appreciation of the world around us by fostering expressions of emotions and thoughts. Don’t forget Homewood Public Library hosts many fun and interesting programs…
Watercolors are water-based paints that have a dream-like appearnce and have become very popular lately. They tend to show up lighter than other types of paint, in fact, white does not use white to lighten colors. All you have to do is just add a little water. One interesting fact about watercolors is that they…
While we can all agree that reading is the best hobby, the new year can be a great time to discover even more! Luckily, we can combine the two interests, and recommend some books to inspire new activities and creative pursuits. A Baker’s Year: Twelve Months of Baking and Living the Simple Life at the…
No, we didn’t just make up a new word. NaNoWriMo, or national novel writing month, is a program that encourages writers to do what they love: write! Dedicating the time to writing 1,667 words every day in November can add up to a 50,000-word draft in the end. Don’t believe us? Some popular works, such…
Looking for a new hobby? Consider trying your hand at a new art style! Here are 8 titles that might inspire your next big creation! The art of paint pouring : tips, techniques, and step -by-step instructions for creating colorful poured art in acrylic / Amanda VanEver Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book…
