February 24th, 2008
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February 24 is Flag Day, or Dia de la Bandera, in Mexico. A public holiday since 1937, the day is marked by the displaying of the Mexican flag, public ceremonies, and honoring the nation’s fallen heroes.
The […]
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February 24th, 2008
Are you looking for something to serve at your St. Patrick’s Day get-together, something that’s a little more classy than green beer? Consider this elegant and yummy cocktail created by the people that make Korbel California Champagne.
Irish Kiss
4 oz Korbel California Brut Champagne1 oz. Midori Melon Liqueur
Serve with green sugar-rimmed champagne flute.
To make […]
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February 23rd, 2008
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February 23 is Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia. This day marks the anniversary of the formation of the Red Army in 1918 during the Russian Civil War. The holiday is marked with parades, military […]
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February 22nd, 2008
February 22 is George Washington’s birthday, the second half of the February “Presidents Day duo.” To honor the birth of the United States’ first president, here are a few Washington facts: How many do you know?
Washington was the only president to not live in Washington DC. Although he helped to plan the city, […]
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February 22nd, 2008
February 22 is also National Margarita Day. What an inspired idea for a holiday! There are a myriad of margaritas–traditional, lime flavored ones, peach margaritas, strawberry margaritas, even chocolate margaritas. To help you celebrate, here are a few links to my favorite margarita recipes:
Traditional Margarita
Frozen Peach Margarita
Cranberry Margarita
Pommegrante Margarita
Here’s to a happy Margarita Day!
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February 22nd, 2008
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February 22 is Teddy Bear Day, a celebration of that cuddly, stuffed animal, named for the 26th president of the United States, Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt Jr.
How did the bear get to be named “Teddy”? The name […]
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February 21st, 2008
February 21 is National Sticky Bun Day, a day to celebrate that whole class of goodies made from leavened dough and (usually) sugar or honey. Included are cinnamon rolls, pecan rolls, hot cross buns…
These treats are believed to have come to the United States with the Germans who settled in eastern Pennsylvania during the […]
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February 20th, 2008
It’s not too soon to be planning for Easter treats. Here’s a fun recipe that the kids will making with you, courtesy of the people at Little Debbie.
Easter Puff Bunnies
Ingredients:
16 whole natural almonds
10 jumbo marshmallows
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons whipping cream
One 9-ounce package Little Debbie Marshmallow Easter Puffs
Blue food coloring
Black food coloring
Square off round […]
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February 20th, 2008
February 20 is National Cherry Pie day, a part of February’s being National Cherry month. Cherry pie is the fifth most popular pie in America (behind apple, pumpkin, lemon meringue, and chocolate). That doesn’t mean there aren’t a lot of cherry pies, however. According to the American Pie Council, if you lined up […]
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February 19th, 2008
February 19 is National Chocolate Mint Day. That phrase always brings to my mind the mints that Marshall Field’s department store in Chicago made famous, arguably the most delicious chocolate mints in the world–Frango mints.
Sadly, Marshall Field’s, founded in 1852, yielded to a corporate merger in 2006 and is now part of Macy’s. However, […]
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