Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, marks the anniversary of Mexico’s unanticipated victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Celebrated only as a regional holiday in Mexico, mostly in the state of Puebla and a few other areas, Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated in the United States and other parts of the world as people honor their Mexican heritage with pride. Read more »
Pumpkin carving is an important part of Halloween traditions for many families around the world. The ritual began more than a hundred years ago when townspeople would carve a lantern from a dried gourd. They would set their gourd lantern on their front step as a way to deter the evil spirits that they believed were able to walk the earth on the night of Allhallows eve. Read more »
Although some people consider cornbread a fall harvest staple, others enjoy delicious corn muffins and cornbread as a staple throughout the year. By definition, cornmeal is yellow-white flour made from finely ground dried corn kernels available in three textures: fine, medium, and coarse.
For many people Thanksgiving is a day of family, feasts, and football or a film at the nearest movie theater. Others meet the day with loneliness and dread. Still others enjoy spending the day alone. Here are a number of ideas to help you have a great day if you find yourself alone on Thanksgiving. Starting the day with at least a tentative plan and a positive attitude will help reduce any feeling of loneliness. Read more »
Diabetics no longer have to give up dessert during the holidays. Sugar is no longer considered the culprit for those who have diabetes according to recent research. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) now considers the biggest dietary risk factor for type 2 diabetics as being overweight due to overeating. When diabetics eat smaller portions and factor in the carbs, they can enjoy an occasional after meal treat. Read more »
Sugar cookies are a special treat every holiday season. Using holiday shaped cookie cutters make rolled cookies especially fun for children who love to decorate their favorite shaped cookie. Follow the step-by-step sugar cookie recipe below for hours of fun with children of all ages. Read more »
Over the years, Easter has become associated with candy and comes in second only to Halloween in the amount of candy sold world-wide. Although Easter is well known for jelly beans and chocolate eggs, the true Easter candy success story is the wildly popular Marshmallow Peep. Read more »
Most people around the world know all about holiday food and each person has his or her memories of holiday celebrations and the food they enjoyed during that time. You may be surprised to know that every holiday has special foods attached, either as a theme or a special dish to serve. Read more »
In the United States, over the years the Labor Day weekend has come to officially mark the end of summer. Celebrated on the first Monday of September, Labor Day was created in 1882 to honor the social and economic achievements of American workers. Read more »
Fruit Appetizer Recipes For Any Season
Fruit appetizers are especially welcome as many of us keep an eye on our weight no matter what the season. Also, fresh or wh0le frozen fruits are ideal because they are less sweet than canned fruit. Read more »
My Grandma Hallie loved to bake cookies and desserts throughout the holidays. Her baking skills in the kitchen were obvious by the recipes handed down through the years. Although she died in 1966, her baking legacy lives on in our family as we enjoy her favorite cookie recipes every holiday season. Read more »
Millions of people around the world love their favorite coffee drink. Combine the love of coffee with a holiday tradition such as eggnog, and you will see big smiles on your family and friends throughout the busy season. Use any of the following four recipes, and you will have them coming back for refills. Start with the basic eggnog recipe and your favorite blend of coffee for a homemade treat. Read more »
We are honoring Cinco de Mayo on this site with a number of entries and recipes, including beverages, appetizers, main dishes, and, now, desserts. As the 5th of May draws near, Hispanics around the world honor their heritage through music, food, and festivals. Join in the fun by creating a Hispanic or Southwestern style meal with one of the recipes on this site. Read more »
Thanksgiving ushers in the holiday season with a festive feast, typically with family and friends gathered around the table. In the United States, the turkey could be considered the national bird as an untold number of families will have turkey and stuffing as the center of their main meal. We are providing a suggested menu for you to try out on this special day. Read more »
You don’t need milk, eggs or butter to make delicious holiday cookies. You also need not use white sugar, which is generally avoided by vegans. Here are a couple of vegan recipes for holiday cookies – Gingerbread cookies and Sugar cookies that I hope you will enjoy.
