I've recently been entranced with a guidebook series, written by James Kaiser (see our interview with this award-winning author and photographer here).

I've recently read a book that has changed, for me, the face of international education. Long a proponent of international education in any form (study abroad, work abroad, living abroad, hosting international exchange students, etc.), I am always on the lookout for new ways to teach and incorporate international education in our daily lives - and, of course, on this site.

Modern Spice: inspired Indian flavors for the contemporary kitchen
by Monica Bhide
New York: Simon & Schuster
 

One of the most important things that we can do as global citizens is to be aware of people and cultures around the world.  When we travel, we can try to live like - and listen to - the locals. We can spend money in responsible ways, and try to give back to communities we visit (and where we live).

We have a 6-year old daughter, and she just loves to cook. I am always on the lookout for excellent kids cookbooks - ones that teach, besides having quality recipes. Too often, kids cookbooks contain recipes for food that just isn't healthy - promoting blue frosting, or coloring your macaroni and cheese red. YIKES!