Not Self, But Country

Today is National Navy Day, not to be confused with the US Navy’s actual birthday, which is October 13. So why is Navy Day not celebrated on the Navy’s birthday? Navy Day was established on October 27, 1922 by the Navy League of the United States. It is in recognition of Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday.

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Tennessee and Whiskey Bourbon

Today is National Tennessee Day. We’ve talked about the Volunteer State, its roll in the Civil War, the strange laws that are still on their books. I wasn’t sure we could say much more about Tennessee in this, our 5th year to celebrate National Tennessee Day.

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Flavor-Packed Skillet Burgers

After taking last year off from National Greasy Food Day, we’re back again with another yummy burger. Not all burgers are dripping with grease. But when we think of Greasy Foods, we tend to think unhealthy. Let’s face it, Burgers rank right up there in the don’t eat this every night of the week category.

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Live and Learn

So often when we share our posts, we pick the best pictures and camouflage our mistakes. If that’s not possible, then we’ll try the recipe again on another day, fixing the mistakes of the first attempt, while often creating new mistakes.

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Red Wine Meatall Spaghetti

Many moons ago, Hubby, Kiddo and I called Las Vegas Home. It seems a lifetime ago, and in many ways, that’s true. As you can imagine, there are an insane number of Italian Restaurants in Las Vegas, especially away from the bright lights of Las Vegas Boulevard.

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Sunday Roast Chicken Anytime

It’s been a while since we talked Sunday Supper just for the sake of family time. We sure don’t miss a Special Sunday Supper, but we haven’t talked Sunday Supper for no reason in a while. And actually, even though today is Sunday, this recipe isn’t for today. Maybe next Sunday. Or even tomorrow.

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Everything’s Coming Up Pumpkin

Yah, I know yesterday we had Fruitcake and now it’s another dessert. I cannot help how the National Days are lining up this time of the year. Or is it that Hubby and I are watching our figures now that winter is coming and we aren’t as active.

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It’s Brandied Fruit Day

Among other things such as Chicken and Waffles Day. Chicken and Waffles has an amazing history. That said, I don’t care much for syrup on my chicken or waffles without syrup. If you do, great – you’ll love my Perfect Midnight Meal.

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A Kentucky Inspired Grilled Pork Supper

Kentucky woman
She shine with her own kind of light
She’d look at you once
In a day, that’s all wrong
Well, it’s alright

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Seeing God’s Hand in Life

Today’s recipe is one of those recipes that kept getting moved around and pushed back. First it was obligations to our parish. If you have ever been involved in a church project, you know how it can grow and take on a life all its own.

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Better Than Fast Food Crunch Wraps

Today is National Pasta Day. Did you know that? Yeah, but we aren’t doing pasta today. Why? Because it’s Tijuana Tuesday in our house. Pasta dishes are reserved for Tuscan Thursday. And frankly, I’m in the mood for a margarita!

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Easy New Orleans Gumbo

Today is National Liqueur Day. So what does that have to do with New Orleans and Gumbo? Absolutely nothing and everything. Let me explain.

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Tis Almost That Time of Year

How many of you pin things to Pinterest? I save recipes to mine – from my blog and from all the blogs I follow. Every now and then, I need to go in and “clean house” – delete duplicate pins or pins that no longer are linked to anything. Currently there are over 11,000 pins. That’s a lot.

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Apple Kuchen For Dessert

Just flipping through the National Calendar. Today is a great day to be a baker and to forget your diet. It’s both National Dessert Day and National Real Sugar Day. Oh be still my heart! Now if only we could also declare today to be Calories Don’t Exist Day!

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Miracle of the Spinning Sun and Friday’s Kabobs

A very long time ago, someone once asked me why Catholic? What was it about the Catholic faith that drew me to it. This was a friend, who knew I was a cradle Catholic, but that I had left the Church for a while, exploring other Christian denominations as well as Judaism.

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