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Archive for the ‘Holidays and Other Occasions’ Category

  • Cinco de Mayo…Recipes, tips and more to plan your fiesta.

    Hola! Shake a maraca and samba your way over to join us for a fun El Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Dip into our Chipotle-Black Bean Salsa and sip on a margarita. It’s fiesta time and we’re ready to celebrate. I’m always up… Read More

  • The Merry Month of May!

    O the month of May, the merry month of May,     So frolic, so gay, and so green, so green, so green! ~Thomas Decker, The Shoemaker’s Holiday I just love saying, the Merry Month of May! Maybe it’s the alliteration or… Read More

  • Poetry and Food

    It doesn’t have to be National Poetry Month for me to appreciate poetry. More than ever, I have been focusing on all the poetry found in my world. No, I’m not talking about reading tomes of poetry; I’m seeing it… Read More

  • Food-Foolery!

    Every year I wish I was a bit more creative when it comes to planning the perfect April Fools’ Day prank. Some of the best tricks that have gone down in history are the ones we don’t see coming. I’m… Read More

  • Happy St Patrick’s Day!

    Sure and begorrah, Saint Paddy’s day is upon us again. What began as a religious feast day to commemorate the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has become a globally recognized celebration of all things Irish. May… Read More

  • Pi(e) Day? Feeling Irrational – Eat Some Pie!

    Happy Pi Day! The geeks among us know what we’re talking about when we say “Happy Pi Day!”. Would you like to be in on the celebration? Pi is the name of a very special number, represented by the Greek… Read More

  • Your Easiest Heart-Healthy Tool

    I think I’m like most people…I want to be healthy and I want to help my family be healthy too. So finding tips and tools to use to aid us in this goal is always welcome. February is American Heart… Read More

  • Game on! Your guide to throwing the best “Big Game” party.

    Yes, it’s that time of year again when two football teams battle it out for the championship. For those cheering for their home teams, it’s an extra special event. Serious bragging rights are on the line! For the rest of… Read More

  • Fresh Starts and Good Luck!

    I love a good celebration! One that’s about fresh starts and good luck, plus the added bonus of the big bang of fireworks and delicious food, is a winner! It’s Chinese New Year, or better known as the Lunar New… Read More

  • 12 Tips for the Best Cookies

      Cookies! Cookies! Cookies! They’re everywhere this time of year. I admit it — I’m human. I love cookies! Since most people love homemade cookies, they make a great gift to give any time of the year. I’ve tried to teach… Read More