Avocado Day and Mexican Hash Burritos

Have I mentioned that we joined a new Parish? It’s larger than our previous parish, with seven Masses on Sunday. While most of the masses are said in English, there is even a Traditional Latin Mass. How awesome is that?

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What a Creamy National Day!

Today is National Cheesecake Day. When I was a girl, I thought Cheesecake was the most amazing, classy dish on the planet. While I still love a good cheesecake, I realize they aren’t really a dessert reserved for the upper crust of social circles.

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A Lasagna for the Perfect Friday Night

Welcome to the last Friday in July – National Talk in an Elevator Day, Systems Administrator Appreciation Day and Gnarly Day. One quick way to get all these Last Friday Days out of the way would be to have a gnarly conversation in an elevator with a systems administrator. Yeah, I’m not doing that.

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National Days and Tortilla Wrapped Chili Dogs

Welcome to the last Thursday in July. That would make today National Chili Dog Day. I don’t know about you, but I am a big, big fan of Chili Dogs.

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Welcome to New Jersey

Today is National New Jersey Day. One of the things I love about each National State Day is that I get the opportunity to learn something new about this amazing country called America. While we seem to be coming apart at the seams, there is still much to be celebrated.

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A Feast to Honor Saint Anne

While the canonical books of the New Testament never mention the mother of the Virgin Mary, traditions about her family, childhood, education and eventual betrothal to Joseph developed very early in the history of the church. Of course Mary had a mother. She was the maternal grandmother of our Lord.

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Discovering the Magic of a Staycation

This year instead of a traditional vacation (leaving home for an extended period of time), we decided to enjoy a Staycation. A Staycation let us explore things nearby while sleeping in our own beds most nights. We had no real plans. And that added to the adventure.

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The Magic of Childhood Memories

Today is National Merry Go Round Day. What child does not love a Merry Go Round? What adult does not have fond memories of a Merry Go Round? It’s only fitting that the magic of a Merry Go Round have it’s own special day.

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Celebrating Parenthood and More!

May gives us Mother’s Day. June gives us Father’s Day. So it stands to reason that July would give us Parents Day. Parents play in important role in the lives of their children.

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Cowboy Way and Smoked Beef Supper

Today is the 4th Saturday in July. That means today is The National Day of the Cowboy. While there are several National Days celebrated on July 23, the National Day of the Cowboy is one of those moving dates celebrated on a particular Saturday in July.

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The Layers of Mary Magdalene

Today is the Feast Day of Saint Mary Magdalene. She was an early follower of Christ, a financial supporter of His ministry, and present at two of the most important events of salvation.

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Junk Food Inspired Square Burgers

Today is National Junk Food Day. While we’ve talked a lot in the past about junk food, I have yet to share what can truly be a junk-food-recipes. Junk foods, by definition, typically contain high fats, sugars, salt, and calories. Most importantly, junk food contains little to no nutritional value. Hence Junk.

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Pennsylvania Day and Hot Dogs

July 20 we celebrate the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania was the second state to join the union, and once served as the capital of the newly formed country – America.

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New Mexican Hatch Chili Shredded Pork Tacos

It’s amazing how little things can become a source of inspiration. One day I saw a giant jar of New Mexican Hatch Chili Sauce for sale. Didn’t have a clue what to do with it, but I knew inspiration would come.

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Cowboy Biscuit Casserole

Good Day Monday! How are you today? On the National Front, today is Caviar Day. I don’t know about you, but these days with the soaring cost of everything, Caviar is not on the horizon. Not even the cheap “Lump Fish” variety.

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