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How to Bake Indian Pudding: National Indian Pudding Day
Nov13

How to Bake Indian Pudding: National Indian Pudding Day

National Indian Pudding Day is upon us, and if you’ve never had this delicious, native American dessert, it’s something special. This is a warming, hearty dessert it flavors emulating those of pumpkin pie. Indian pudding is a baked dessert wit the baking dish sitting in water, keeping the pudding from drying out & losing its silky texture. How to Bake Indian Pudding: This recipe is definitely a keeper. It’s...

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National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day
Nov12

National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day

National Pizza with Everything (Except Anchovies) Day is November 12th, and we’re baking up a fully loaded pizza with everything! Pizza with everything is like a fantasy come true. As if it isn’t enough that it is totally delicious with 1 or 2 toppings, but with everything, it’s fabulously decadent. How to Bake Pizza with Everything – Except Anchovies: There’s no reason you can’t make your own, and...

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How to Cook Chicken Soup: National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
Nov12

How to Cook Chicken Soup: National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day

National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day is November 12th, and it’s time to share the recipe for my Mom’s Chicken Soup. What would make you feel more loved than a steaming bowl of chicken soup made by the hands of your Mom or Grandmother? My Mom’s chicken soup was beyond delicious, and on top of that, she made her own delicious noodles or light, fluffy dumplings. I could smell it as I walked down the lane leading to...

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How to Make Creamy Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: National Sundae Day
Nov11

How to Make Creamy Vanilla Bean Ice Cream: National Sundae Day

National Sundae Day is November 11th, and on this day, How to Make Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream is a great thing to have under your belt. Sundaes are such beautiful desserts, especially served in good crystal, fruit nappies, so you can see the ice cream from every angle. I’m a believer in making my own ice cream, and enhancing the finished product with real whipped cream, your favorite nuts or fruit, and a maraschino on top. How to...

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How to Bake Vanilla Cupcakes: National Vanilla Cupcake Day
Nov10

How to Bake Vanilla Cupcakes: National Vanilla Cupcake Day

National Vanilla Cupcake Day is November 10th, and this tasty recipe for Vanilla Cupcakes is simply scrumptious. Almost any cake recipe can be used for cupcakes. These miniature cakes can be frosted & decorated as you desire. They are easy for children to hold onto & to eat. Kids love to help by adding ingredients to your bowl while making these lovely treats. Also, they are perfect for including with school lunches or an...

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How to Cook Scrapple: National Scrapple Day
Nov09

How to Cook Scrapple: National Scrapple Day

National Scrapple Day has arrived, and you may not even know what the heck it is… What is Scrapple? It is a type of pork sausage using cornmeal as the binder and stored in loaf pan. The same sausage, but using oats as the binder, is called goetta. Fresh, raw sausage is great pan fried, grilled, broiled or baked. In the case of frankfurter types, these can be poached in hot water. It’s best not to prick before or during, as...

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How to Make Hot & Spicy Toddies: Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day
Nov09

How to Make Hot & Spicy Toddies: Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day

Wow, November 9th is Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day! I’ve really had to think about this one…I came up with a great recipe to fit the bill. A Hot & Spicy Toddy is up on today’s menu – great for an after-skiing or after-tobogganing drink. How to Make Hot & Spicy Toddies: If you want to be even more bold, try adding a tiny grind of red chili flakes to kick this up to another level of hot,...

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How to Make a Harvey Wallbanger Cocktail: National Harvey Wallbanger Day
Nov08

How to Make a Harvey Wallbanger Cocktail: National Harvey Wallbanger Day

National Harvey Wallbanger Day is November 8th, and why not make an authentic, retro cocktail to enjoy? Vodka looks like water, but it certainly does not taste like it. As a neutral spirit distilled from a grain such as wheat or barley, occasionally from corn or rye & infrequently from potatoes, beets or grapes. Vodka is considered by many as the perfect cocktail mixer, as it doesn’t impart its own flavor, and allows the...

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What is a Cappuccino?: National Cappuccino Day
Nov08

What is a Cappuccino?: National Cappuccino Day

National Cappuccino Day is November 8th, and cappuccino is on the bevy menu. Cappuccino is so named as it calls to mind the color of Capuchin monks, and it is a specialty of Italian bars. Cinnamon & cocoa are not generally sprinkled on top of their cappuccino, though the espresso is topped with steamed or scalded milk. On top of that, silky foam. The coffee, milk & foam are made using equal amounts of each. In the making of...

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How to Cook Split Pea Soup: National Split Pea Soup Week
Nov08

How to Cook Split Pea Soup: National Split Pea Soup Week

The 2nd week of November is National Split Pea Soup Week! I never knew how delicious split pea soup could be. Soups can be a very healthy food & my recipe is chock full of flavor. Homemade stocks & broths are the very core of the best soups & they are quite simple to make. When in a bind, store bought stocks & broths are a reasonable alternative. Soups generally freeze well, and all you need to do is reheat for a quick...

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Chocolate Dipped Almond Crescent Cookies Recipe: Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
Nov07

Chocolate Dipped Almond Crescent Cookies Recipe: Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day is a true celebration of flavors! The combination of bittersweet chocolate & almonds is quite wonderful, even though each of them are delicious by themselves. I’m giving you a recipe for Chocolate Dipped Almond Crescent Cookies. How to Bake Chocolate Dipped Almond Crescent Cookies: With their crescents dipped in chocolate, these almond cookies are a delight, especially around...

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How to Make Meal Nachos: National Nachos Day
Nov06

How to Make Meal Nachos: National Nachos Day

National Nachos Day is here, on November 6th, but I love making nachos much more than once a year… So, you will find my recipe for How to Make Nachos below. Nachos are more than just a snack of something to nibble on at the movies, except the cheese that goes on top is sort of like liquid, orange plastic, isn’t it? I like to augment my homemade nachos with a little something more substantial, and make it more tasty with...

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How to Make Honey Dipped Donuts: Doughnut Appreciation Day
Nov05

How to Make Honey Dipped Donuts: Doughnut Appreciation Day

Doughnut Appreciation Day will be fun because we’ve made Honey Dipped Doughnuts! Quick Donut-Making Tips: When you mix doughnut doughs, have all your ingredients at room temperature. Stir dry ingredients into the wet quickly until barely blended. This avoids having gluten develop in the dough, which makes the donut dough tough. How to Make Honey Dipped Doughnuts: The last doughnuts I gave the recipe for were made without yeast,...

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