Today is a great day indeed. For one thing, it’s Friday. As a Catholic this means just one thing – a chance once again to give up something worldly for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who gave up all for me. Yeah, it’s a Meatless Friday in our house. That is just fine.
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A Blast from the Past This Friday
Okay, maybe not that far back, but you get the general idea. I’ve been so busy lately that I didn’t plan a proper Friday Share for today. Rather than skip a day (today marks 1,510 consecutive days together), I thought I’d reach back a few years and shake the cobwebs off a recipe we’ve shared before. More on that in a moment.
Continue reading “A Blast from the Past This Friday”Friday Night Pub Special
Friday Night and Pubs just seem to go together, don’t they? The only problem with pubs is the notice level. Maybe it’s just me but when I like to go to dinner, I also like to have a conversation with the people at the table with me. Pubs are loud.
Continue reading “Friday Night Pub Special”A Little Heat on a Friday Night
There is a great neighborhood Mexican Restaurant that we love. We could easily walk there from our house. Over the years, we have gotten to know the staff and even the owners. When people have come to visit us, that’s where we take them to dinner.
Continue reading “A Little Heat on a Friday Night”National Shrimp Scampi Day
Tails or no tails. So often that is the question. From a pruely presentation prespective, tails on is always a dramatic statement. But when it comes to dining, no tails is a much cleaner approach to eating shrimp.
Continue reading “National Shrimp Scampi Day”Cajun Shrimp Skewers over Rice
Welcome to the first Friday in the Easter Season. Lent may be over; but the no meat on Fridays observation continues on for many in the Catholic Community. This is especially true for those participating in the Latin or Traditional Rite.
Continue reading “Cajun Shrimp Skewers over Rice”Spicy Friday Night Bites
Here we are, the first Friday of December. Wow – December! Where did 2022 go? For that matter, where did the last two years go? It sure has been a wild and crazy ride. The world seems to be spinning out of control and it’s making me dizzy.
Continue reading “Spicy Friday Night Bites”Another Fabulous Friday in Paradise
One day as Hubby and I did our weekly Saturday Morning shopping, I became excited – shrimp was on sale. I love a good buy on seafood, especially shrimp. Hubby shot me a look.
Continue reading “Another Fabulous Friday in Paradise”A National Day to Celebrate
Today is National Lighthouse Day. I thought it would be nice to feature a lighthouse a little closer to home. Battery Point Lighthouse is in northern California, near Crescent City. Established in 1856, this small but beautiful lighthouse is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
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Hello and welcome to the first Friday in June. In case you didn’t know, today is National Doughnut Day. So why aren’t we making doughnuts? Really? Because the doughnut shop up the street is rated as one of the best in the country. Much easier.
Continue reading “Spicy Shrimp Ramen”Provencal Shrimp Supper
Today is National Shrimp Scampi Day. Who doesn’t adore shrimp scampi? But sometimes we want more or different or whatever. It’s spring – let’s embrace the wonder of the season.
Continue reading “Provencal Shrimp Supper”Take a Pause for A Day in History
On May 8, 1945 the world embraced V-E Day (Victory in Europe) and while the Nazis had formally accepted defeat, the war itself was not yet over. Death and destruction continued to rage on in the East. And America turned all its attention to defeating Japan.
Continue reading “Take a Pause for A Day in History”Our Lady of Carmel and Friday’s Taco Feast
The Carmelite Order and dedication to the Virgin Mary has a long history among the Faithful. The Oral Tradition of the Catholic Church traces the Carmelite Order to the Prophet Elijah on Mount Carmel in what is now Palestine.
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Today is National Shrimp Scampi Day. If you are thinking sautéed shrimp with lots of butter, you are right. In America, often shrimp entrees are called Scampi in our Italian Restaurants. Scampi over Pasta. Scampi Salad. Is Scampi Italian for Shrimp? Or is Scampi a way to cook Shrimp?
Continue reading “Yummy National Shrimp Scampi Day”National Spinach Day and the 6th Friday of Lent
Today marks the sixth and final “ordinary” Friday of Lent. Sunday will mark the observation of Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week, with Good Friday and the Easter Vigil.
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