Lumpfish – A Face Only a Mother Could Love

Today is National Caviar Day. If you happen to have money to burn, treat yourself to the real deal – Sturgeon Fish Eggs on toast. Since several species of Sturgeon Fish produce true Caviar, caviar is found in a variety of colors and textures, depending upon the species.

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The Magic of Summertime Ice Cream

Peaches peak in July. July is in the heart of summer, and the entire month is dedicated to Ice Cream. It only makes sense that National Peach Ice Cream Day be celebrated in the middle of July.

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Our Lady of Carmel and Friday’s Taco Feast

The Carmelite Order and dedication to the Virgin Mary has a long history among the Faithful. The Oral Tradition of the Catholic Church traces the Carmelite Order to the Prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel in what is now Palestine.

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Dirty Dirt Cups are Great!

Yeah – it’s National Gummy Worm Day! Last year, we made our own Gummy Worms (what a mess!). But then last year life was canceled, so what else did we have to do?

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What to Serve with Mac and Cheese

Today is National Macaroni and Cheese Day. Now I suppose you could grate a few different cheeses, create a yummy sauce, boil up some macaroni and put the two together. There’s a soft spot in every heart for Macaroni and Cheese. Warm childhood memories.

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All the Makings For Delaware Day

Today we honor and celebrate the state of Firsts – Delaware. First to declare independence and establish a state constitution. Delaware boasts the earliest Swedish settlers in 1638, and the first to build a log cabin. There is reason Delaware’s motto is “The First State.”

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Asian Jalapeno Chicken and Sticky Rice

Today is National Two-Eye Color Day to celebrate those rare people with two different colored eyes. I bring this up because Hubby is one of those with two different colored eyes. One is brown most of the time, changing to a green olive or hazel, the other is blue that darkens to a gray.

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Do You Know What Today Is?

If your guess is Blueberry Day, you’d be half right. Today is actually Blueberry Muffin Day and National Mojito Day. And that got me to thinking . . .

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The Beauty of a Cowboy Tater Casserole

Today is National Pina Colada Day. As everyone knows, Pina Coladas are a sweet, rum-based cocktail that includes Cream of Coconut and Pineapple Juice. If you are expecting a recipe, think again. While I do like Malibu Rum (coconut rum) in a tall glass with Pineapple Juice, that’s about as close as we come to a Pina Colada in our house.

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Yum, It’s Sugar Cookie Day!

Proof positive Sugar Cookies aren’t just for Christmas. Either that or it’s Christmas in July. Call it what you want, it’s all good.

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Scallop Potato Pork Chops for Family Suppertime

I cannot speak for the rest of the world, but here inflation has reared its ugly head. While you might be able to avoid unnecessary inflated spending, food isn’t something we can do without. There are many factors spurring the latest hikes.

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Celebrate Macaroni Day Without the Cheese

Each year on July 7th, we say Hoorah It’s Macaroni Day! Okay, so maybe not everyone gets excited about Macaroni Day, but some do. Have you ever asked yourself what is Macaroni?

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No Ordinary Fried Chicken

A number of my posting are written in advance – sometimes weeks in advance. I create my actual menus each week for our family around things I need to research or photograph for the blog. Today is National Fried Chicken Day. Now I bring that up because this isn’t the recipe I had intended to share.

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Aloha a Welina i Paradise

Aloha – Hello. Aloha – Goodbye. Aloha – Love. What a beautiful word. Hello and welcome to Paradise – welcome to Hawaii.

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Happy Birthday America

On this day 245 years ago, America declared independence from England. It was the birth of a new nation with great dreams and expectations. Growing up, the 4th of July gave us a huge sense of community pride.

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