I know, it’s Friday. You were probably expecting some sea food or meatless pasta, right? After all, as Old School Traditional Catholics, we don’t eat meat on Fridays. And we won’t. We’re actually having Tilapia in a Lemon Caper Sauce this evening. Don’t worry, I’ll be sharing that recipe soon enough.
Continue reading “Celebrate The Day with a Pesto Chicken Panini”Celebrating Connecticut in the Summer
You would think that with the colors of Autumn, Connecticut would be celebrated in the fall. I’m not in charge of these thigs, so here we are in the middle of August giving a shout out to the fifth state to join the Union.
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Today is National Rice Pudding Day. This begs the question, just what the heck is rice pudding? Rice pudding is exactly as it sounds – a dish of rice served in a pudding, often with raisins and cinnamon. Does that sound appealing to you?
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Here it is, a beautiful Tuesday in August. Summer is slipping away faster than I’d rather. Oh don’t get me wrong, I’m not a fan of sizzling heat, but this summer hasn’t been nearly as bad as others. Now I could be wrong, since we are spending more time at the community pool. So maybe it’s just as hot and I haven’t noticed. Hum . . .
Continue reading “Spicy Beef-Chorizo Empanadas”A California Inspired Lighthouse Supper
Today is National Lighthouse Day. Those who have been around a while know I love the idea of lighthouses. I find it almost spiritual to sit quietly on a foggy morning and listening to the distant lonely sounds of a fog horn. It is haunting, and pierces my soul in ways no other sound can convey.
Continue reading “A California Inspired Lighthouse Supper”The Feast of Transfiguration
August 6 is an important date in both the Roman and Eastern rites of the Catholic Church. Today we celebrate the Feast of Transfiguration. Matthew (17:5), Mark (9:6) and Luke (9:35) all tell us that God spoke, confirming Jesus as His son.
Continue reading “The Feast of Transfiguration”Saturdays were Made for Nothing
That is not to say that Saturdays are pointless, but rather that every once in a while, a Saturday should be void of chores or errands or commitments of any kind. Simply enjoy the day.
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Today we honor and salute the United States Coast Guard. Of the five branches of the Military, the Coast Guard is the 4th to be formed. It’s actually older than the Air Force, almost as old as the country itself.
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Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite. Most of us are familiar with this strange way of tucking our children into bed at night. Just where did this come from?
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It’s amazing how having a recurring theme on our meal plans can be both inspiring and at time confusing. Take the fact that Tequila Day happened to fall on a Monday this year. Naturally we had something Mexican to go with the Tequila instead of something Mexican on Tijuana Tuesday. With me so far?
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Into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun. Many of us know the opening lines of a song often called Wild Blue Yonder. The official title is The U.S. Air Force. Robert MacArthur Crawford wrote the initial first verse and basic melody in May 1939.
Continue reading “Off We Go”It’s National Avocado Day!
Can you believe this? The last day in July! Summer is nearly over. In our neck of the woods, summer got a late start this year, but when summer arrived, it came with a vengeance! Thank goodness for AC, the cool coast for an escape and our at times rowdy community pool.
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On this, the 30th day in July, we come together to celebrate National Cheesecake Day. Of all the desserts on the planet, Cheesecake might not be my absolute favorite (I’m not even sure I could pick just one), but it is the dessert with the most meaning to me.
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What are Boneless Chicken Wings? Let’s be honest – they are bite-size pieces of chicken breast that have be prepared much the same way you would wings. There’s nothing “wing” about it. But it is a compormise.
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On this, the 28th day of July, we take a moment as a Nation to salute the brave men who once served this country in times of war and times of peace. They were known as Buffalo Soldiers. Some say this was because their hair reminded Native Americans of the hair of a buffalo, others say it was because they were admired for their fierce combat skills. Regardless, the title was one of respect and honor.
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