The History of Mother’s Day in the United States

Ever wonder what the history of Mother’s Day is? Each year, people worldwide set aside one day to celebrate their moms. They send their mothers flowers and cards, take them out to dinner, and help with the household chores. Even though most people love and cherish their mothers throughout the year, it’s nice to set… Read More >

Strange Easter Traditions

I was under the illusion that we didn’t have any strange Easter traditions in America. But then I started thinking about it – about the strange things we do around the holidays – and I realized we have some really bizarre rituals. Basing warm weather on a groundhog’s shadow? Come on. Who are we? So,… Read More >

Tasty Big Game Eats

Who’s gearing up for Super Bowl LVI to watch the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals? MORE IMPORTANTLY…. who’s gearing up for the best TV commercials of the year, AND the most delicious food to go with it? Here are our top picks of Tasty eats to prepare for this year’s Big Game on… Read More >

Stick To Your New Year’s Resolution With Snack Swaps

It’s a new month and a new year! Many of us make resolutions to achieve special goals for the near year. One common New Year’s resolution is to get in shape and eati. This can mean going to the gym more, eating healthier, or taking up a physical activity as a hobby. Making simple changes… Read More >

Bunches of New Year’s Eve Punches

The New Year’s Eve Punches If it’s January 1, I am at the home of my friends Anne and Keith. Every year the same cast and crew, more or less, gather in their kitchen, den, dining room, basement, living room to eat (too much), drink (a lot), and share the first day of the new… Read More >

Easy New Year’s Eve Decorations

After all the preparation that goes into Christmas, we tend to forget about decorating for New Year’s Eve! Jazz up your NYE festivities with these easy New Year’s Eve decorations that don’t take a lot of time or effort, but can make a big impact on your party.

17 New Year’s Eve Cocktails Without Champagne

New Year’s Eve is a time to raise a glass and toast the memories of the year gone by and to welcome all the new ones to come in the year ahead. Of course most New Year’s Eve cocktails contain champagne or sparkling wine because NYE is bubbly’s time to shine. But what if you… Read More >

Why Do We Eat Turkey at Thanksgiving?

Why do we eat turkey at Thanksgiving? You may not have learned this in elementary school, but at the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims were probably eating more wildfowl. More like goose or duck, than turkey. If Benjamin Franklin had his way, the turkey would be the national bird of the United States, not the bald… Read More >