When I made this one-skillet supper for the first time, it was the week of our daughter’s Celebration of Life Gathering. As you can imagine, my thoughts were elsewhere. So rather than tinker around with a new recipe, I was on autopilot and followed the recipe to the T.
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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.
Louisiana Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
When it comes to states in our Great Nation, hands down Louisiana is my favorite. At least from a culinary perspective. While I waffle back and forth between French and Italian as my favorite type of food, when it comes to the French influence in America hands down it’s New Orleans French Foods.
Continue reading “Louisiana Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya”Have a Slice of Cappuccino
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it before, but I tend to be a bit of a speed freak. No, I don’t drive fast. As a matter of fact, I don’t drive at all, but that is a story for another day. And no, I don’t do drugs, at least not the illegal kind.
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The first Saturday in November has been set aside to celebrate one of the most majestic beasts to roam the American landscape – the American Bison. These mighty animals have played key roles in cultural, economic and environmental issues throughout our history. Bison were central to the lives of Native peoples, a source of food and vital to religious ceremonies.
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Today is National Nachos Day, a day set aside to celebrate a Mexican Dish that has tantalized Americans since Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya first served them up to a group of Army wives in 1943. While I fully intend to make Nachos for my family tonight, we hardly need an excuse.
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Today is the first Thursday of November. That means, in addition to being Chinese Take Out Day (November 5) the first Thursday in November is also National Men Make Dinner Day. How could I pass that up?
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Here we are, poised on the eve of National Chinese Take Out Day. Yep, tomorrow is Chinese Take Out Day. Last year, I shared a recipe for Crab Rangoon with a Dipping Sauce and explained why we don’t do Chinese Take Out. It’s not that we have anything against Chinese Take Out per say, but generally speaking, we aren’t a Take Out kind of family.
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As luck would have it, today happens to be National Sandwich Day and the Presidential Election in America. Maybe it’s just me, but somehow it seems fitting that on Election Night we think sandwiches.
Continue reading “Hooray for National Sandwich Day”National Ohio Day and More
The Buckeye State, Ohio, was the 17th state to join the Union. Today is National Ohio Day. Last year, I gave you Slow-Cooker Cincinnati Chili and all that goes with it. This year I think we’ll go in another direction.
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Welcome to my November Home. Many of the Thanksgiving decorations throughout our home are old. These are things we’ve collected over the years that speak to us and say “Welcome, please come in.”
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Today is All Saints’ Day, also known as All Hallows’ Day (thus explaining why October 31 is Halloween – or All Hallows’ Eve). In Western Christianity, this Holy Day is celebrated by the Catholic Church as well as a number of Protestant Churches. November 1 is also the day before All Souls’ Day, more closely associated with Eastern Orthodox, Eastern Catholics and Byzantine Lutheran churches. Roman Catholics observed both.
Continue reading “Blessed Be This Day”Celebrate National Caramel Apple Day with Cupcakes
Today is more than just National Caramel Apple Day. Today is also National Trick or Treat Day, and not because it’s also Halloween, This year that happens to be a happy coincident. National Trick or Treat Day is officially the last Saturday in October. Which means in the next 10 years, Halloween and Trick or Treat Day are only the same day twice – this year and again in 2026.
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Candy Corn – are you a lover or hater of this Harvest Time treat? Most people claim a strong dislike of the overly sweet Corn shaped treat, yet an estimated 35 million pounds of Candy Corn are sold annually. So either people aren’t honest about Candy Corn or those that love it really love it a ton.
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This isn’t the first rubbed pork roast I’ve ever made. Chances are, it’s not the last. That said, this had to be the most flavorful pork roast I’ve ever made. Wow is an understatement.
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While there are many specific chocolate related National Days throughout the year, National Chocolate Day celebrates all things chocolate. Everything from a Chocolate Beverage to a Chocolate Torte are part of this yummy celebration.
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