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AMSTERDAM — In Dutch supermarkets, no cookie aisle is fully stocked without a national treat called jodenkoeken, shortbread discs whose Dutch name means “Jew cookies.” Exactly how jodenkoeken (also spelled jodekoeken) got their name is unclear, but they have been a feature of Dutch teatime since at least the 19th century. Whatever the etymology, Dutch […]
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Dessert of discord: Japan whipped into fury over Korea summit mousse featuring disputed isles
April 25th, 2018 
Awake Goy The dessert menu for the upcoming talks between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong-un features mango mousse with a white chocolate plaque featuring the Koreas painted as one country in blue. Also included are the disputed islets in the Sea of Japan, known as Dokdo in Korea and as […]
Why This Is The Greatest Relationship You Will Ever Have
July 13th, 2016 Awake Goy Throughout the course of our lives we have many relationships: from our parents and siblings as infants, to friends, romantic partners, and even our own children as we get older. Relationships are an integral part of our lives and they are very important to help us learn and grow as human beings; to learn how […]
