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.

The date is marked by music, festivals, and Mexican food in the United States, taking on an important role as a day to honor the culture of Americans of Mexican ancestry. Over the years, more people who are not of Mexican descent have also celebrated as they do St. Patrick’s Day, Oktoberfest, and other cultural celebrations. The day finds mariachi demonstrations and music as well as a focus on all things Mexican as people enjoy beverages, food, and wearing clothes and colors representative of that country. 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 »

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 »

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 »

Everyone enjoys a great holiday meal, and Easter is no exception. Nearly every family have their own special Easter recipes that have been gathered over the years, often handed down through the generations. As family and friends gather to attend Sunrise service with breakfast following, or for a special meal after the Sunday service, all eyes are on the meal prepared from special Easter recipes. Read more »

For many years, diabetics believed they had to avoid sweets and desserts while everyone else around them enjoyed a festive food-filled holiday season. This is no longer the case for two reasons. First, research is proving that sugar is not the culprit for those who develop type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Read more »