Today is Nation Connecticut Day. It’s an opportunity to learn new and interesting things about the southern most New England state. Did you know that Connecticut has a long maritime history with a reputation based on that rich history, yet Connecticut has no direct oceanfront. The coast of Connecticut sits on Long Island Sound, which is an estuary.
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I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and avid home cook.I believe in eating healthy whenever possible, while still managing to indulge in life's pleasures.
Slap Ya Mama Tin Foil Sausage Jambalaya
Today is National Rice Pudding. Since I’m not a fan of Rice Pudding to begin with, about as close as we’re going to get is that the Jambalaya has rice. So technically we’re sharing a rice dish, just not Rice Pudding.
Continue reading “Slap Ya Mama Tin Foil Sausage Jambalaya”Spirit of 45 and the Greatest Generation
Today, the second Sunday of August, is National Spirit of 45 Day. We could get into a whole political debate about the Greatest Generation and what made them so great. One thing is certain, there is much to admire in those who are the Greatest Generation – the G.I. Generation. Just as my generation, the Baby Boomers, are those born between 1946 and 1964, the Greatest Generation are defined at those born between 1901 and 1927.
Continue reading “Spirit of 45 and the Greatest Generation”Dining in the Shadow of Yaquina Head Lighthouse
Today is National Lighthouse Day. Rather than share a collection of lighthouses like we did last year with our Oregon Coast Supper to Remember, I thought it might be fun to pick just one lighthouse. There are so many to pick from, all with interesting stories and rich histories.
Continue reading “Dining in the Shadow of Yaquina Head Lighthouse”What Goes Better with A Root Beer Float?
A Papa Burger of course! Growing up, we knew that hands down A&W Root Beer was the best. It was a draft root beer, made on site with just a hint of vanilla. You could stop at an A&W, and they would draw up a gallon right from the tap, pour it into a big glass jug and off you went. I’m not sure why things changed but I do think kids today are deprived of simple pleasures.
Continue reading “What Goes Better with A Root Beer Float?”Fried Egg Chorizo English Muffins
As you can imagine, we have certain ingredients in our house most of the time. Avocados or guacamole. Tomatoes. Chorizo. And Tortillas. And Cilantro. The list goes on and on. Just about anything needed for a South of the Border Meal.
Continue reading “Fried Egg Chorizo English Muffins”There’s More Than One Way to Celebrate the Day
Today we have double reason to celebrate in our house. Yeah, it’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. It’s also Hubby’s birthday. Happy Birthday to my best friend!
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Today is Mustard Day, Watermelon Day, Grab Some Nuts Day and Georgia Day. Yeah, we got all those rolled into one awesome backyard picnic menu. Okay, so the mustard is just a teaspoon in the potato salad, but it’s there.
Continue reading “Welcome to a Georgia Inspired Backyard Picnic”Oh Wow – What a Simple Day!
Today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. I was going to skip it completely and go with something else – anything else. Have you ever tried to make an Ice Cream Sandwich using cookies and ice cream? Very messy.
Continue reading “Oh Wow – What a Simple Day!”Chow, Pong, Kong – Mahjong!
Today is International Mahjong Day. Growing up in a Filipino-American household, the clanking of tiles and cries “Oh aking kabutihan” filled the room. Back then, everyone smoked and our enclosed patio looked like a smoky gambling hall.
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Wow – can you believe it? It’s the last day of July. Oh my, summer is nearly over. Typically by now we’ve had our annual vacation. This year, we’ve postponed travel to the final days of summer. More on that later – road trip through five states and some much needed time spent with extended family.
Continue reading “Avocados and Tacos Just Go Together”Oh Yum – Creamy Perfection
Recently one of those silly surveys popped up on my Facebook Page – if you could only have 1 slice of pie, which would you choose? There were nine different pies to pick from. Cheesecake wasn’t one of them, but Key Lime Pie was.
Continue reading “Oh Yum – Creamy Perfection”Oh Look at Those Layers!
July 29 is a very busy National Day – everything from Chicken Wings to Lipstick Day. Add to that the last Thursday in July and you can include both Chili Dog Day and Intern Day. Lipstick Day is all about putting your best painted lips forward. All you lipstick fans can prance about wearing your favorite shade. While you might look fantastic in the kitchen, can’t think of a single recipe that involves lipstick, can you?
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Welcome to my Wild Card Wednesday. This is that day of the week when anything and everything goes – where the wind blows if you will. Every day of the week has its own signature – and Wednesdays are Wild.
Continue reading “To Family Time Gathered Round the Table”Hey New Jersey – Did You Know?
Did you know that both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, while thought of as New York Icons, are actually physically located in New Jersey? Just as both the New York Giants and the New York Jets are actually New Jersey teams despite their names.
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