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S’mores for National S’mores Day
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. August 10th is National S’Mores Day! When I think of s’mores, I think back to firepits or BBQ grills in the backyard — we didn’t camp all that much — when all of our family was around. We would make s’mores at the end of the day — good memories! It is said that the word s’mores are a contraction of the phrase “some more”. The origin…
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National Pina Colada Day
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. July 10th is National Pina Colada Day! The Pina Colada was first created in Puerto Rico in 1954. There is some debate about the origin but the legend goes that the Caribe Hilton asked their bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero to create a drink that signified the flavors and tastes of the island. Ta-Da! The Pina Colada was born. Of course, there are other stories about the origin…
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Considerations When Hosting a Picnic
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. International Picnic Day is Friday, June 18th. As things slowly open up, I am sure there will be more picnic around the world. Here are some tips — since we have likely gotten out of practice for planning them since the pandemic! LOL Although hosting a picnic can be a fun and exciting experience for you, it can also be a stressful and overwhelming one. That is…
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Frozen Strawberry Margaritas: Cocktail and Mocktail
May is National Strawberry Month. And the weather is warming up and society is opening up a bit. This summer we may be able to spend time socializing with family and friends (safely). So what’s better to serve at a family gathering than frozen strawberry margaritas — both with and without alcohol? Here are recipes for both versions. Frozen Strawberry Margaritas One perk of making fruity frozen cocktails is that you don’t need to splurge on the most expensive liqueurs to achieve fantastic results. However, you will need a good quality 100% blue agave blanco (aka silver or white) tequila, an orange liqueur, such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or regular…
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Easy Beef Enchiladas
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. It is Cinco de Mayo today. So that’s one reason to celebrate. However, May 5th is also National Enchilada Day. You can combine the pair of National Days and have a fun mid-week party this week (safely, of course!). Today’s Recipe Today’s recipe is Easy Beef Enchiladas. This easy beef enchilada recipe is packed with flavor and is sure to become a family favorite. This recipe takes…
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Irish Food Traditions and Where They Come From
If you’ve ever had traditional Irish food, you’ll know that it’s made from inexpensive, simple ingredients. There is also a “no waste” approach to food. This comes from a long tradition and history of poverty amongst a large portion of the population. Of course, Ireland has come a long way and times have changed, but the traditional meals are still grounded in this long, rich history. A Brief History One glance at a true Irish recipe and you’ll see that there are often only a few ingredients. Few seasonings are used, with salt and pepper being the most common. Common recipe ingredients include potatoes, cabbage, bacon, beef, lamb, bread, and…
