Today is National Iowa Day. The Hawkeye State was the 29th state to join the Union. Nearly 92-percent of the land is farmland. While Iowa might grow a lot of corn; hogs outnumber people in Iowa nearly 4-to-1. Wow, that’s a lot of pork! Turns out an Iowan also gave the world sliced bread. And according to Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Burlington’s Snake Alley is considered the most crooked street in the world.
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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.
Simple Fettuccine Alfredo
I love that National Fettuccine Alfredo Day fell on a Friday this year. A simple Fettuccine Alfredo makes for a delicious Meatless Supper. Add a little warm bread and a nice salad, and there you go.
Krafty Tuna Mac and Cheese
I can remember taking Home Economics in school. While many today feel that the class was aimed at turning girls into good housewives (and it was); there were skills taught that everyone should have – girls and boys alike. Mending clothes, preparing a meal, balancing a check book and working with a budget. Life lessons.
National Lame Duck Day
Yeah, this one I needed to look up. What the heck? I know what the expression Lame Duck means today, especially in political circles, but what’s the history behind a Lame Duck?
It’s National Chop Stick Day
I love the idea of eating with chop sticks, but the truth of the matter is I am not very good at it. I think that, for me, chop sticks would make a great diet tool. It would take me an entire day to eat a bowl of rice!
Continue reading “It’s National Chop Stick Day”Andouille Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo
This year is a leap year. That special year with an extra day in February, unless you are a century with an exception rule. Let me explain . . .
National Frozen Yogurt Day
Yeah, it’s another National Foodie Day – this time for Frozen Yogurt. Let me ask you something . . . when you think of Frozen Yogurt, what comes to mind? If you are like me, you think in terms of ice creams or sorbets. But there is more to frozen yogurt.
Gooey Panini Tuna Melt
Every week, when Hubby and I did our weekly grocery run, I would stop in the small appliance aisle and look at a Panini Grill. One of these days, I would tell him, I’m going to get one of these grills. Then last Mother’s Day, Kiddo gave me a great grill. It does everything from Hamburgers to Sandwiches.
National Homemade Soup Day
In the winter, one of Kiddo’s favorite suppers has got to be homemade soup. And of all the soups I’ve made, a creamy potato soup is one of his all-time favorites. I’m not sure if it’s the soup, the cheese or the bacon that he loves most.
One-Skillet Lemon Asparagus Pork Chops
Who doesn’t like a supper that cooks up in a single skillet or pot or pan? Anytime there’s less clean-up, that’s a good thing. Although you really can’t call these delicious pork chops one-skillet. Sure, the chops and asparagus all cook up in a single skillet, but there’s more to supper than meat and veggies, right?
National Carrot Cake Day
Carrot cakes is one of those desserts that people either love it or hate it. Hubby is one of those people who thinks he loves carrot cake, but is always disappointed when he orders a slice in a restaurant. Why is that? Can all these restaurants be making it wrong?
Asian Meatballs and Groundhog Day
Did you know that today is National Tater Tot Day? San Francisco usually holds a big Tater Tot Festival on February 2 to mark the day. This year, it also happens to be Groundhog Day and Super Bowl Sunday. While I don’t know for sure if the Festival is on hold, considering that the San Francisco 49ers are in the Super Bowl, I get the feeling the city has something besides Tater Tots on their minds.
A Feast of Many Names
In ancient times, this day was originally known as the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin. Wow- that’s a mouthful! It has also been called Candlemas, the Meeting of the Lord, the Presentation in the Temple and simply The Presentation of the Lord.
It’s National Baked Alaska Day
Traditionally, on this day one would “Bake Alaska”, that is to serve up a sponge cake topped with ice cream and smothered with whipped egg whites. But then again, there is more than one way to bake a state. This delicious no-bake, no cake Baked Alaska is truly in keeping with the spirit of the frozen dessert, but with all the modern conveniences.
Quesadilla Burger and the State of Texas
Recently Hubby did something different – he took some time off from work for a “mini vacation”. It was great – a couple of days spent puttering around the house, a trip to California’s Mother Lode, a movie in the middle of a weekday and a day trip to San Jose’s Winchester House.
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