July 31st, 2008
As Christmas in July comes to an end, a look back at all of our “Christmas in July” post from the past month:
Top Six Christmas Shops in the US
The Chipmunks Sing “Christmas Don’t Be Late.”
Christmas around the World: Italy
Recipe for a Pumpkin Pie Tini
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Rosemary
Yule Facts
A Christmas Survival Guide
Christmas around the World: [...]
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July 30th, 2008
July 30 is National Cheesecake Day. Here is a wonderful video recipe from Nigella Lawson for Chocolate Cheesecake. If, however, you don’t have the time or energy to make your own confection, the Cheesecake Factory restaurants around the US are selling their yummy creations for just $1.50/slice in honor of the occasion.
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July 29th, 2008
August is about back to school and the end of summer. It’s also National Golf Month, National Parks Month, and National Literacy Month. In addition, there are scores of daily holidays. Below are just a few of the ones we’ll be discussing here at “All Holiday Cafe.”
August 1 - Colorado Statehood Day
August 6 - [...]
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July 28th, 2008
July 28 begins the two-day independence celebration in Peru. The celebration marks the anniversary of the Peruvian Declaration of Independence in 1821. The new country, started with the efforts of Simon Bolivar (pictured above), eventually won its independence from Spain in 1824.
Peru, located along the Pacific coast in western South America, is a country of [...]
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July 28th, 2008
Canadian food celebrities, Janet and Greta Podleski’s new healthy eating cookbook, “Eat, Shrink, and Be Merry,” is coming out later this summer, but you can get an early look by winning an advance copy here at “All Holiday Cafe,” as part of the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival.
The cookbook is a fun collection of recipes and [...]
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July 25th, 2008
Cedar Point amusement park, located along the shores of Lake Erie between Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio, has been named “America’s Favorite Amusement Park” for four years in a row by “Theme Park” magazine. It’s known for its large number of roller coasters, from the classic, wooden “Blue Streak” to the modern thriller, “Maverick,” added in [...]
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