Today is National Massachusetts Day. Massachusetts, the first New England colony and the 6th state to join the Union earned the name Cradle of Liberty. After all, Massachusetts hosted the founding of the Sons of Liberty and the Boston Tea Party.
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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.
National Rum (Yum!) Day
On this day in history, President James Buchanan received the first transatlantic cable from Queen Victoria in 1858. Hum, wonder if he toasted the historic event with a nice buttered rum.
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According to Catholic Teaching, at the end of her earthly life, Our Blessed Mother Mary was assumed, body and soul, to Heaven. Catholics worldwide celebrate the Feast of Assumption on August 15. It is a Holy Days of Obligation, one of five or six (depending upon the calendar) throughout the year in addition to Holy Sundays. The Feast of the Assumption is a public holiday in 43 different predominantly Catholic countries.
Continue reading “Assumption and A Tart Fruit Pie”It’s A Fab Friday V-J Everyone!
Kiddo is not a big fan of Fridays in our house. Sure, he enjoys grilled cheese and tomato soups. He even likes Tuna Melts and meatless pastas. When it comes to most things that swim, he’s not always a fan. He’ll eat squid but not necessarily want salmon. That said, this simple battered shrimp received Kiddo approval.
Continue reading “It’s A Fab Friday V-J Everyone!”Irresistible Seared Perfection
Gotta love the day! I mean, except for vegetarians, who doesn’t appreciate a thick, tender Filet Mignon? It’s only fitting that the penthouse of steaks gets its own day. Pound for pound, Filet Mignon is one of the leanest, most tender and expensive cuts of beef.
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Yep, that’s what it says – three days. Nope, that’s not a mistake. The up side is these are the best darn diner fries going. The down side is that you need to be patient and plan ahead.
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As luck would have it, this year Hubby’s birthday fell on a Tuesday. For those of you who have been around a while, you know what that means. In our house the theme for Tuesday is Tijuana Tuesday and Hubby’s favorite cuisine is Mexican. Perfect for his special day.
Continue reading “Tequila Kissed Marinated Grilled Chicken”Beautiful Connecticut
Woven into the tapestry of Connecticut’s historical landscape are revolutionaries, innovators and philosophers. Today we celebrate the fifth state to join the newly formed American Union.
Continue reading “Beautiful Connecticut”Spinach-Alfredo Skillet Dip
Are you a fan of Spinach Dip? I can’t remember the first time I had spinach dip at a party. I can’t remember a party without it. First there was the dip in a festive bowl surrounded by baguette slices, then came the hollowed out bread bowls. And now this . . .
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Today isn’t just any old National Day, it’s a Global Day. Wow, now that’s special. It’s Global Sleep Under The Stars Night. You don’t need to travel to a remote spot or hike out into the woods. Set up a camp in your own backyard, or the terrace of your apartment. Anywhere that you can look up at the night sky is fine. Gazing up into a star-filled sky brings a calming peace and an overwhelming sense of awe bundled together.
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Today is filled with National and International Days I need to acknowledge. There’s Purple Heart Day and Raspberries in Cream Day (oh yum). It’s also the first Friday in August, which gives us International Beer Day and that goes well with National Water Balloon Day. Think about it – a warm summer’s day, a few beers too many and water balloons – a deadly combination!
Continue reading “A Lighthouse Supper to Remember”Guess What Day It Is
According to the National Calendar, today we are to wiggle our toes, preferably in the sand. Breath in that sweet salty sea air. Feel the fading warmth of a setting sun. Savor the moment before the day is but a memory.
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I gotta tell ya, this was one of the most difficult dishes to make. And not for the reasons you might think. The first time I had this one-pot wonder on our meal planner was the day after restaurants closed for the second time in California. Don’t ask me why, but I felt very rebellious. Fine, if we can’t eat out, I won’t cook at all was my attitude. We can starve. That in itself made no sense since we don’t eat out very often. It was just frustrating to have options removed.
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Today is a very special day for two very special reasons. It’s National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day – oh yeah! And it’s Hubby’s birthday. What better way to celebrate National Cookie Day and Hubby’s birthday than to bake up a giant Chocolate Chip Cookie for his birthday.
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Today is National Georgia Day. When we think Georgia, we tend to think deep south and all that Southern culture brings to mind. We think cotton fields and the burning of Atlanta. Yet there is so much more to this the 13th colony and 4th state to enter the Union. She is a land of contradiction.
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