Bet you were expecting a Thanksgiving Post since today is Thanksgiving in the US. Since we did that yesterday (giving you some advance notice should you decide to use any of the recipes) today is all about another National Day. It’s French Toast Day.
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This year our Thanksgiving was a bit of a mess. I had hoped with the not so wonderful changes in our family structure, we might be able to make it just a little bit brighter by hosting our family gathering. This didn’t pan out as originally hoped. But that’s okay.
Continue reading “Tomorrow We Give Thanks”What a Delicious National Day!
Today is National Cake Day. We haven’t celebrated National Cake Day since 2021. I say it’s high time we did! Interestingly enough, when we last enjoyed a day revolving around cakes, it was a Triple Chocolate Delight. Here we are again, surrounded by chocolate.
Continue reading “What a Delicious National Day!”Won’t You Please Pull up a Chair
Ask a child of any age if food just tastes better when shared with a friend, and you’ll get a resounding yes!
Continue reading “Won’t You Please Pull up a Chair”King of Kings
And Lord of lords. May every knee bend, every head bow. Behold, today we declare Christ the King. Officially today is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
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Today is going to be a very busy day at our house. We are hosting an early Thanksgiving for my sister, Jaquex and her entire extended family. I’ll share all the festivities later.
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Sometimes, although rare, it’s a Friday night dinner for one. Every now and again, work obligations beyond the typical 7am-4pm hours are mandatory for management. That’s okay, it gives me a chance to enjoy some quiet time.
Continue reading “An Omelette For My Supper”The Presentation of Our Mother
November 21 commemorates the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin. Before Mary’s immaculate conception (without Original Sin), her parents received a heavenly message that they would be blessed with a child. Anne was beyond child-bearing years, so Mary was indeed a gift from God.
Continue reading “The Presentation of Our Mother”What’s the R B in Arby’s
Arby’s is the phonetic pronunciation of the letters R and B. Silly me, I always thought it stood for Roast Beef – as in their iconic sandwich. Turns out it’s short for Raffel Brothers, the founders of Arby’s Restaurant.
Continue reading “What’s the R B in Arby’s”Dogs Hidden in Chili Cheese Cups
Often when we have Beans and Hot Dogs, I’ll make 2 kinds of beans. Baked Beans for Hubby, Chili Beans for Kiddo and I. Every once and a while I’ll try a slightly different twist on Chili Dogs for the whole family.
Continue reading “Dogs Hidden in Chili Cheese Cups”Amazing Faux Roasted Mushroom Tops
One afternoon while scrolling down my personal Face Book page, I came across a video of a man making roasted potatoes that resembled Mushroom Tops. How cute is that!
Continue reading “Amazing Faux Roasted Mushroom Tops”Home-Baked Bread and Butter Day
Bet you were expecting some baking tips and a new bread recipe. Fooled you! I would love to bake bread, but between now and The Feast of Three Kings I haven’t the time.
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Have you seen the cost of fast food burgers these days? Wow! A family of four just might need to take out a second mortgage! Guess that’s what happens when the Governor of our fair state gives fast food workers a huge raise without thinking about the overall impact.
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Today is National Clean Out the Fridge Day. We ar all encouraged to make room in the fridge for all the Thanksgiving Dishes that will be making their way to our home. Be it Aunt Sue’s Green Bean Casserole or Uncle Lee’s home-made hooch.
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Today is National Guacamole Day. My guys will put Guacamole on their nachos or enchiladas or burritos or a hundred and one other Mexican dishes, but will not eat an avocado. I adore avocados. So I don’t get it.
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