BlogHide Resteemssweetness1231 (27)in travel • 7 years agoMacaroni cheese's mysterious origins !There was a bite in the cold Alpine fog lingering over the resort town of Fronalpstock in Switzerland’s Canton Schwyz. I wiped my wet boots on the mat and entered Gipfelrestaurant Fronalpstock, a…sweetness1231 (27)in news • 7 years agoBruno Mars grabs (nearly) all the GrammysBruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar stole the show, and most of the awards, at the 2018 Grammys. Mars provided the night's big upset, taking the album of the year trophy that most critics assumed would…sweetness1231 (27)in news • 7 years agoIkea founder Ingvar Kamprad dies in Sweden at 91The Swedish founder of the Ikea furniture chain, Ingvar Kamprad, has died at the age of 91, the company has announced. 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They were what was known as “programme music”, or music written to depict…sweetness1231 (27)in photography • 7 years agonice shot !! Nikon 200-500 f5.6 with TC-14E IIINikon 200-500 Bower 700mm f5.6 500mm/ f8 1/800s ISO 1400 +0.3 step handheldsweetness1231 (27)in nature • 7 years agoSong of the SeaSong of the Sea The animated film Song of the Sea is an artistic triumph, and its strong connection to nature only enhances its power. The story is based on the legendary Selkie, a creature who…sweetness1231 (27)in food • 7 years agoWhat food do people eat in America that people don't eat in England?1.Biscuits and gravy This dish gets a lot of hate from the Brits. First, they object to calling this a biscuit, as what they call a biscuit is what we call a cookie. And what we call a biscuit…sweetness1231 (27)in nature • 7 years agoThe magical Strandbeests – art comes alive!The magical Strandbeests: The kinetic sculptures of Theo Jansen are unlike anything else in the world. 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