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September 2, 2026 | Posted in:
Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Published: August 2026
Author: Olivia R.
Recipe origin: Brazil
“Pão de queijo is a traditional Brazilian recipe that is easy to make with kids and is loved by everyone. We love to make it for our family or bring to parties. You can eat as a snack, side dish, breakfast, or lunch. It’s a comfort snack that is good in any season.”
Yield: 26-30 cheese balls
1½ cup freshly grated fresh Gruyere or cheddar cheese
1 cup full fat milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 cups of tapioca flour
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine tapioca flour and salt in a large bowl, set aside.
3. In a medium bowl combine cheese and eggs and set aside.
4. Add milk and oil to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat on stove top.
5. After simmering, remove pan from heat and slowly pour the hot liquid into tapioca flour, stirring with a wooden spoon to combine. The mixture will be gummy and clumpy. Wait to 3-5 minutes to cool down.
6. Add cheese and eggs. Use a wooden spoon or your clean hands to combine until you have a homogeneous mixture.
7. Pour the mixture into a mini muffin pan.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until lightly golden.
9. Enjoy it!
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August 28, 2026 | Posted in:
Founding of YouTube A Short History
YouTube is one of the most influential platforms in modern media, but its origin story is surprisingly simple: a small team wanted an easier way to share video online. In the early 2000s, uploading and sending video files was slow, formats were inconsistent, and most websites weren’t built for smooth playback. YouTube’s founders focused on removing those barriers—making video sharing as easy as sending a link.
Who Founded YouTube?
YouTube was founded by three former PayPal employees: Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim. They combined product thinking, engineering skills, and a clear user goal: create a website where anyone could upload a video and watch it instantly in a browser.
- Chad Hurley — product/design focus and early CEO role
- Steve Chen — engineering and infrastructure
- Jawed Karim — engineering and early concept support
The Problem YouTube Solved
At the time, sharing video often meant emailing huge files or dealing with complicated players and downloads. YouTube made video:
- Uploadable by non-experts (simple interface)
- Streamable in the browser (no special setup)
- Sharable through links and embedding on other sites
Early Growth and the First Video
YouTube launched publicly in 2005. One of the most famous early moments was the first uploaded video, “Me at the zoo,” featuring co-founder Jawed Karim. The clip was short and casual—exactly the kind of everyday content that proved the platform’s big idea: ordinary people could publish video without needing a studio.
Key Milestones Timeline
| 2005 | YouTube is founded and launches | Introduced easy browser-based video sharing |
| 2005 | “Me at the zoo” is uploaded | Became a symbol of user-generated video culture |
| 2006 | Google acquires YouTube | Provided resources to scale hosting and global reach |
Why Google Bought YouTube
By 2006, YouTube’s traffic was exploding. Video hosting is expensive—bandwidth and storage costs rise fast when millions of people watch content daily. Google’s acquisition gave YouTube the infrastructure and advertising ecosystem to grow into a sustainable business.
What YouTube’s Founding Changed
YouTube didn’t just create a popular website; it reshaped how people learn, entertain themselves, and build careers online. Its founding helped accelerate:
- Creator-driven media and influencer culture
- How-to education and free tutorials at massive scale
- Music discovery, commentary, and global community trends
From a small startup idea to a global video powerhouse, YouTube’s founding is a classic example of a simple product solving a real problem—and changing the internet in the process.
August 21, 2026 | Posted in:
Roasted Tomato Pie (With Bacon!)
Published: August 2026
Author: Betsy from The Book Club
Recipe origin: West Virginia
This recipe, which takes advantage of beautiful summer tomatoes, comes from a cookbook created by a West Virginia book club that’s been meeting every month for the past 26 years! As each of their children has grown up and married, they gift a copy of the cookbook to the newlyweds, alongside a nice set of cookware. If they don’t inspire you to start your own book club, I don’t know what will.
Yield: 6 Servings
1 9″ pie crust (if raw, pre-bake 5-7 mins)
3 pounds assorted medium to large heirloom tomatoes
1 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided
6 thick-cut bacon slices, diced
2 large shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 tsp.)
6 ounces aged extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 large egg
Fresh basil leaves
Minced fresh chives
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place about 7 – 8 slices (enough to cover top of pie) on a baking sheet lined with paper towels, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cover with additional paper towels.
Arrange remaining tomatoes in a single layer on a lightly greased wire rack set on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bake in preheated oven until wilted and slightly dried out, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely.
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high until fat is beginning to render, 4- 5 minutes. Add chopped shallots, and cook until bacon is crisp and shallots are caramelized, 6 to 7 more minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer bacon mixture to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Cool 20 minutes.
Stir together cheese, mayonnaise, basil, chives, Dijon, and egg until combined. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fold in bacon mixture.
Gently spread a third of cheese mixture onto crust; layer with half of the roasted tomato slices. Spread another third of cheese mixture on top of tomato slices. Repeat with remaining roasted tomato slices and cheese mixture. Top with reserved sliced fresh tomatoes, pressing filling gently into crust.
Bake until set, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let stand 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with basil and chives.
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July 9, 2026 | Posted in:
Vegetarian Camp Chili
Published: July 2026
Author: Degerlund Family
Recipe origin: Alaska
An easy-to-make vegetarian chili that’s great for a crowd while camping. Don’t forget the can opener!
Seasoning Mix:
4 Tbls chili Powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbls mustard powder
½ Tbls sugar
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
Chili Bean mix:
1 can black beans (15oz)
1 can white beans (15oz)
1 can garbonzo beans (15oz)
1 can kidney beans (15oz)
1 can red beans (15oz)
1 can sweet corn (15oz)
1 can tomato paste (8oz)
1 can tomato sauce (15oz)
1 can diced tomatoes (32 oz)
Salt & pepper
At home, add seasoning mix ingredients and store in an airtight container.
Out camping: Add all beans, corn, tomatoes and seasoning mix in one pot. Heat slowly over coals, stirring often, until boiling (about 20 minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve with cheese, sour cream, and Fritos.
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‘Chocolate Covered Strawberries’ With Shortbread
Published: July 2026
Author: Degerlund Family
Recipe origin: Alaska
A clever (and easy to carry) take on chocolate covered strawberries; great for a backpacking trip.
½ cup freeze dried strawberries
1 Tbls hot cocoa mix
2 Shortbread cookies
At home: Put dried strawberries and hot cocoa mix in a small resealable bag. Put shortbread cookies in a separate bag.
Out adventuring: Boil some water. Add a few Tablespoons of boiling water to chocolate and strawberries, let sit 1-2 minutes until strawberries are softened.
Crumble shortbread cookies over top of the chocolate covered strawberries, enjoy right out of the bag.
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June 23, 2026 | Posted in:
Ostkaka (Swedish Cheesecake)
Published: June 2026
Author: Dora Lundell
Recipe origin: Sweden
Hailing from Sweden, this not-too-sweet ‘cheesecake’ is made with cottage cheese and is an excellent vehicle for strawberries and cream.
3 cup cottage cheese (large curd)
¾ cup flour
4 egg (well beaten)
1 cup cream
½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
10 cardamom seeds (crushed)
Add salt to your own liking
Optional: strawberries and whipped cream for topping
Wash cheese very well and let drain dry.
Mix flour and cheese with a fork.
Add well-beaten eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla, cardamom, and salt.
Bake slowly in 300–350°F oven for 1 hour.
Place pan in a pan of water while baking.
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May 18, 2026 | Posted in:
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Published: May 2026
Author: Jaymie and Lily
Recipe origin: Middle East
Sesame-free hummus is nearly impossible to find, as tahini (a paste made from sesame seeds) is a common ingredient. This delicious recipe proves it isn’t necessary—the hummus is just as creamy and flavorful without it.
Naan bread or pita
¼ cup water
2 TBSP of oil packed sun-dried tomatoes (separate a few, chopped, for garnish)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground pepper
2 garlic cloves
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained (separate out a few for garnish)
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Toast the naan bread or pita. Slice into triangles.
Combine water, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, and chickpeas in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
Garnish with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a few chickpeas, and parsley.
Sesame-free hummus is nearly impossible to find, as tahini (a paste made from sesame seeds) is a common ingredient. This delicious recipe proves it isn’t necessary—the hummus is just as creamy and flavorful without it.
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Egg-Free Spinach Artichoke Dip with Feta
Published: May 2026
Author: Jaymie and Lily
Recipe origin: Mediterranean
For those allergic to eggs who can’t use mayonnaise, spinach artichoke dip can be tricky. This recipe is a great substitute for traditional spinach artichoke dip, especially if you like feta!
14 oz can of artichokes, chopped
1 TBSP olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
8 oz of feta, roughly chopped or crumbled
6 oz fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup Greek yogurt
1-2 scallions, chopped
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small baking dish mix together the artichokes, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and feta.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Mix everything together and then add the spinach, parmesan, greek yogurt, and scallions.
Mix again so everything is combined.
Bake for another 10 minutes.
Serve with your favorite crackers, veggies, chips, or crusty bread!
For those allergic to egg and can not use mayonnaise, spinach artichoke dip can be tricky. This recipe is a great substitute for traditional spinach artichoke dip, especially if you like Feta!
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April 17, 2026 | Posted in:
Papa Jimmy’s Deep Dish Apple Pie
Published: April 2026
Author: Papa Jimmy
Recipe origin: USA
Note from Jessie, author of “Papa Jimmy’s Family Cookbook”: To this day, Papa Jimmy’s apple pie is my favorite food. I will eat half the pie in one sitting. Every Thanksgiving Papa would make extra apple pie to send home with me and I don’t know if that apple pie ever saw a Black Friday sunset.
Pie crust (top and bottom)*
Thinly sliced apples to fill
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 stick butter, melted
1 tablespoon tapioca flour
2 tablespoon flour
1 cup water
*Jimmy’s Pie Crust
2 cups flour
3/4 cup lard, cold
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup cold water
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
For pie crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt together.
Cut cold lard into flour mixture using your fingers or a pastry blender until it resembles course crumbs.
Beat egg and cold water together. Slowly add water and egg to flour mixture until dough just sticks together. Dough should be crumbly, but hold its shape when pressed. Wrap in plastic wrap and rest for 20 min before rolling out.
Fill a deep dish pie crust with thinly sliced apples. Pack apples down and fill until over the top of the dish. Add lemon juice on top of apples.
Evenly spread white sugar and cinnamon over apples.
Mix melted butter and brown sugar, pour over apples.
Mix flour, tapioca flour, and water. Carefully pour over pie.
Cover with top crust and dust with course sugar.
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