Today we celebrate the great state of Massachusetts. When you think of Massachusetts, what comes to mind? For me, it would be Boston and Irish Catholics. In part, that’s because of the Kennedy Family. You can’t get much more Boston Irish Catholic than Joseph Kennedy and his powerful clan.
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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.
Ahoy an’ Welcome Aboard Mates
Ahoy there an’ come aboard. Today we celebrate two amazin’ National Days – one o’ which be nearrr an’ dearrr to a gentleman o’ fortune’s ‘eart – rum! Aye indeed, today be National Rum Day. Ask any gentleman o’ fortune, an’ ‘e’ll tell ye rum be jolly to drink. ‘Owever, a rum laced cake be our way to celebrate the day. But let’s not get ahead o’ ourselves.
Continue reading “Ahoy an’ Welcome Aboard Mates”Hail Mary, Our Risen Heavenly Mother
As many of you know by now, I am a cradle Catholic. To be a cradle Catholic means I did not convert to the faith, but was born to the faith, having been baptized as a baby. As Catholics, we believe our faith is handed down not only through Sacred Scripture (the Holy Bible) but also through Sacred Traditions. One such tradition is the Assumption of Mary.
Continue reading “Hail Mary, Our Risen Heavenly Mother”Unofficially, V-J Day Turns 76
While the rest of the globe “officially” celebrate V-J Day on August 14 or 15 (that whole date-line thing), Americans don’t. Everywhere else, the day the Japanese announced their intention to surrender marked the end of the War in the Pacific.
Continue reading “Unofficially, V-J Day Turns 76”Delicious Filet Mignon with Béarnaise Sauce
Greetings to all Left-Handed People. Today is your day. And aren’t you lucky, today is also Filet Mignon Day. So unless you’re a vegetarian, you get to celebrate your day with a delicious steak supper.
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Today is National Julienne Fries Day. Would you believe if you search out the term “Julienne” for some hint as to its roots (beyond French), you will actually find the question “What are Julienne Fries made of” – like you might make Julienne Fried Hot Dogs. Hum, that might not be a bad idea.
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Did you enjoy yesterday’s Connecticut Connection? Great Deli Chicken Sourdough Panini, don’t you think? Me too. As it turns out, today is actually Panini Day. Guess it’s a been there, done that day. Can’t have two panini recipes back to back. Too bad Connecticut Day and Panini Day aren’t one and the same.
Continue reading “Garlic Bread Meatball Bombs”Connecticut’s Sourdough Connection
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.
Continue reading “Connecticut’s Sourdough Connection”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.
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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.
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Today is National Lighthouse Day. Rather than share a collection of lighthouses like we did last year with our Oregon Coast, 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.
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