Janette SpeyerTrees and ForestsJanette SpeyerI've always had a fascination with trees. During my travels, I have seen many different trees. Big ones, small ones, fat ones, thin ones, and some very strange ones. Here is a roundup of my favorite trees.
Janette SpeyerWhat Is Yeast and How Do I Use It?Janette SpeyerYeast is a single-cell fungus that drives fermentation and allows a loaf of bread to rise. That delicious, sponginess comes from the yeast's leavening ability. Also, fermentation allows for the development of gluten essential for the bread's flavor. In this Storyboard, I'll cover everything you need to know about yeast. What is it? Where it all started, and some recipes. Happy cooking!
Janette SpeyerWizards and WitchesJanette SpeyerAn ode to Harry Potter fans and to those that love magic and wizards.
Janette SpeyerThe Right To VoteJanette SpeyerThe 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. Passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, it was a huge milestone achieved after a lengthy and difficult struggle. This victory took decades of agitation and protest. In the mid-19th century, women suffrage supporters lectured, wrote, marched, lobbied, and even practiced civil disobedience. They finally achieved what many Americans considered a radical change of the Constitution.
Janette SpeyerHerb gardenJanette SpeyerI cook with lots of different herbs and spices. Fresh herbs always make my recipes taste better. Most vegetables and exotic dishes call for herbs. In this Storyboard, I am sharing a few tips on how to grow them and cook with them. Bon Appetit!
Janette SpeyerFacts about insectsJanette SpeyerLove them or hate them we need them! Insects provide are useful to mankind and the environment. They control pests and pollinate our food crops. As sanitation experts, they are responsible for cleaning up waste and keeping our environment safe from slurry! I have collected a few articles here on the different types of common insects.
