What immediately comes to mind? Some wander off in thought, toes tapping as they whisper Pennsylvania 6-5000. Others might think of Amish Country or the Pennsylvania Dutch.
Continue reading “When You Hear Pennsylvania”Shake, Shake, Shake That Cocktail
Today is National Daiquiri Day! Hooray! The very first Daiquiris are not what we think of as today’s Daiquiri. It was served in a tall glass filled with cracked ice (as in chiseled off a block of ice). A teaspoon of sugar was sprinkled over the ice, followed by the juice of a lime or two. Add three ounces of white rum and stir with a long-handled spoon. That’s all there was to it.
Continue reading “Shake, Shake, Shake That Cocktail”Pucker Up for a Trifle, Baby
The holidays are becoming bitter sweet. In just a few more years Hubby will retire full-time. This is his last year of working five days a week. His retirement package is in place. Beginning next year Hubby’s work schedule will gradually transition from 5-day work week to 4, then 3 then 2 until at last he’s fully retired.
Continue reading “Pucker Up for a Trifle, Baby”What a Lazy Summer’s Day
We truly are blessed to live where we do. There is so much around us that you cannot get anywhere else. At least I don’t think you can. It’s all about the culture and climate of the area. And I’m not talking about the weather. I’m talking about the people.
Continue reading “What a Lazy Summer’s Day”Our Beautiful Lady
Today is the Feast of our Lady of Carmel. In many ways, this dates back to before the birth of Christ, before the establishment of God’s Church on Earth through Saint Peter. As with much of the oral traditions of the Catholic Faith, the Carmelite Order is rooted in Jewish tradition.
Continue reading “Our Beautiful Lady”Here’s to Another Grillin’ Hot Tuesday
Welcome to the 15th Week in Ordinary Times. Today is also the Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Don’t worry, we aren’t going to go into depth about Saint Bonaventure.
Continue reading “Here’s to Another Grillin’ Hot Tuesday”Howdy Partner!
While reading through various recipes from just about everywhere, I came across a recipe that claimed to be a copy-cat of a Texas Roadhouse skillet chicken. I wouldn’t know if that were ture for two very good reasons.
Continue reading “Howdy Partner!”Oh Wow!
Today is National Delaware Day, French Fried Potatoes Day and Beans and Franks Day. About the closest we will come to a National Day is to serve French Fries (that are actually Air Fried) with our burger.
Continue reading “Oh Wow!”Did You Say Today is Ordinary?
For an Ordinary Times Saturday, we sure have a lot of things going on. It’s Hubby’s National Day (sort of). Actually, it’s Two Different Colored Eyes Day. Since he has two different colored eyes, I’d say that makes today special for him.
Continue reading “Did You Say Today is Ordinary?”Can You Guess What Today Is?
I love muffins in the mornings. It’s like having dessert to get you started. One of the things that I love about Mimi’s Café is the muffin that comes with every breakfast.
Continue reading “Can You Guess What Today Is?”Where Do You Find Inspiration?
Just up the road from us, about a 15 minute drive through the countryside is the Cowboy Capital of the World, Oakdale California. Oakdale isn’t just about it’s rodeo. There are wonderful small town festivals during the holidays. And in the spring, the Saturday Farmer’s Market returns.
Continue reading “Where Do You Find Inspiration?”Will It Be Sugar or Butter?
If I had to pick between a Sugar Cookie or a Butter Cookie, Butter would win every time. Even on a Nation Day such as this. Sorry, Sugar Cookie.
Continue reading “Will It Be Sugar or Butter?”Not Just Another Amazing Tuesday
It’s been a full month since our amazing Napa-Sonoma whirlwind get away. You would think some of the food craving would have worn off by now. Our first night in Napa we had dinner at an amazing Mexican restaurant; Los Agaves on the riverfront.
Continue reading “Not Just Another Amazing Tuesday”Hey There Macaroni Day
On the 7th of July the world celebrates Macaroni Day. Okay, maybe not the entire world or even the whole of America. Regardless, today is National Macaroni Day.
Continue reading “Hey There Macaroni Day”A Fried Chicken Sunday
Today is the fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Times. Every Sunday is special. In the secular world this Sunday is awesome. This year National Fried Chicken Day (July 6) happens to fall on a Sunday.
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