Hello there! Wishing you a Peaceful Memorial Day. I started to say Happy Memorial Day, but with all the strife and suffering in this world and the loss that Memorial Day represents, “Happy” just didn’t seem appropriate. Especially in light of what has happened in Texas. Too many families will not be celebrating a 3-Day Weekend.
Continue reading “More than Just a Baked Potato”Coq au Vin and Saint Joan of Arc
Today is Coq au Vin Day. Tomorrow is the Feast Day of Saint Joan of Arc. Coq au Vin is a French Classic. And Joan of Arc is the stuff of legends. It seems only fitting to bring these two celebrations together in one amazing supper.
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Have you ever wondered about National Days? You know, National Kiss a Frog Day or National Fold a Pizza Day or any number of other National Days. There is at lease one for every day of the year, and in most cases three or four or more.
Continue reading “Amazing Pub Burgers”Memorial Day is Just Days Away
Today is the Friday before Memorial Day. The Friday before Memorial Day has a number of National Days all on its own. But we are getting a little ahead of ourselves. Today is also May 27, and you know what that means? It’s National Grape Popsicle Day!
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Today marks forty days since we celebrated Easter. Forth Days – the number of days God made it rain. Forty Days past before Noah opened the window of the ark he had made. Moses was on the mountain Forty Days and returned with the 10 Commandments. Christ fasted in the wilderness for Forty Days. Forty Days holds great meaning.
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When it comes to lunch, are you a Brown Bagger? More often than not, my guys pack a lunch. And not those premade frozen lunches. Nearly all their lunches come from leftovers or home-made sandwiches.
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Today is both Wyoming Day and National Escargot Day. While I don’t know for sure, it would be a safe bet that very few folks from the Cowboy State eat snails. Those are pests in their gardens and not delicacies for the table.
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I know it seems as though every day is some National Day. And it is, but not every recipe is inspired by a National Day. Yeah, that revelation might come as a shock to my guys. They swear all we do is try new recipes inspired by National Days.
Continue reading “Chicken in White Wine with Potatoes”Yum – It’s National Vanilla Pudding Day!
Do you think Vanilla Pudding is boring? Yeah, I can see that. But as part of a berry trifle or the filling of a cake and suddenly that boring vanilla pudding captures our interest.
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Just what is Armed Forces Day? Is it strictly an often overlooked American thing? As the name suggests, Armed Forces Day is a day to honor all the brave men and women who have answered the call to protect their country. And no, it’s not just an American thing.
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Did you know that the 3rd Friday in May is National Pizza Party Day? Or that May 20th is National Quiche Lorraine Day? So why aren’t we cooking either?
Continue reading “Friday’s Quiche Supper”A Sinfully Delicious Day!
Devil’s Food Cake is an American invention. It first appeared in print in 1905. What makes Devil’s Food Cake different than any other chocolate cake? Once upon a time, it was the use of unsweetened chocolate baking squares and generally more chocolate than a typical chocolate cake.
Continue reading “A Sinfully Delicious Day!”Avoiding Dirty Dishes?
Today is National No Dirty Dishes Day. The point of the day is to take a day off from the chore of washing dishes. I’m not sure if this is a day for lazy people or as a way of conserving water.
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Welcome to Idaho. The state is most known for three things – the Rocky Mountains, outdoor recreation and potatoes. It’s also one the most fiercely loyal Republican states in the country. The last Democrat President candidate to win in Idaho was Linden B. Johnson.
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Welcome to the 16th day of May. Mid May. A day filled with possibilities. On the National front, there are nine different celebrations to choose from. It would be impossible to bring all these celebrations together for one massive party. I mean, how can you celebrate National Barbecue Day, Piercing Day and Sea Monkey Day with a single event?
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