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Archive for December 2007

December 28th, 2007

National Chocolate Day

Thanks to Heather at b5’s “Chocolate Bytes” blog for pointing out that today is “National Chocolate Day” (actually it’s today and tomorrow, as she points out.)
Read more about what Heather has to say about this yummy holiday.
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December 28th, 2007

New Year’s: Making the Best of “Bad” Champagne

If you’re like me, you’d prefer to be drinking $50+ Champagne for New Year’s Eve, but your budget just won’t allow it. Don’t fret. There are several ways to make that $15-$20 sparkling wines taste almost as good. (Please note that the least expensive sparkling wines–the under $10 varieties–are generally beyond redemption. […]

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December 16th, 2007

December 16th Holidays & Observances

This might be my favorite day of December so far. Look what’s up for celebration today, Sunday, December 16th:

National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day! - I just don’t even think I need to say anything other than “Hallelujah!” A nationally-mandated excuse to eat chocolate? Man, I love America.

Oh yeah, there are a few other things going on […]

By Liberty -- 1 comment

December 15th, 2007

December 15th Holidays & Observances

Some zany things to celebrate today, Saturday December 15. Check them out:

Bill of Rights Day - On this day in 1791, our Bill of Rights was ratified. Cool.
Cat Herders Day - I wonder who actually pitched this to the approval party? Ah, to have that much time on my hands.
National Firefighters Day - Can’t thank […]

By Liberty -- 1 comment

December 14th, 2007

How to Deep-Fry a Turkey

A deep-fried turkey is one of the most popular new trends for holiday cooking. This series of videos (they are all linked), by caterer Mike Hedrick, discusses safety, setting up your equipment, the types of turkey fryers available, how to prepare the turkey for deep-frying, and how to cook the bird. Take a look:

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December 13th, 2007

Legend of the Poinsettia

Sure, poinsettias are beautiful, festive flowers, but why are they associated with Christmas? Here’s the scoop:
Mexican legend says that there once was a boy who had not gift to put by the likeness of Baby Jesus at his church on Christmas Eve. On the way there, an angel told him to pick some dried weeds […]

By Liberty -- 1 comment