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Almond Buttercrunch Candy
When I was a youngster, June would have been my favorite month. Why? It’s National Candy Month! National Candy Month National Candy Month was started by the National Confectioner’s Association (NCA) in January 1974 to help boost the sales of various candies which tended to drop after the holidays. The celebration moved to May for a while and then to June where it is celebrated today. I had no idea how much money is spent nationally on candy — I should have given how much I can spend on candy. LOL On the NCA website, they note that there are $36 billion in confectionery retail sales in the USA. Today’s…
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What Is The Difference Between Arthritis and Arthrosis?
There are a lot of things going on in May. May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. I have a lot of posts planned for this month for I may not be able to publish the full series on arthritis I had planned – I might, we will see. But I think it deserves at least one post – here we go! Most people have heard of arthritis, but there’s also a condition called arthrosis, which is more commonly known as osteoarthritis. Arthrosis is still considered a type of arthritis. They both affect the body’s mobility of joints, ligaments, and bones, so they’re categorized as rheumatic diseases. They have many of…
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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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Sandwich Sides – Which Sides to Choose with Your Sandwich
What do you usually eat with your sandwich? Do you enjoy some chips, potato salad or maybe baked beans? If you’re tired of the same old, same old, consider these sandwich sides the next time you make a sandwich. Since tomorrow May 5th is National Hoagie Day, it is probably a good time to think about what you are eating with your sandwich… Pair According to Flavors Many people don’t think much about what they pair with a sandwich. They may grab the closest thing at hand. However, you may want to try something different with your next sandwich. Consider the flavor of your sandwich and what would compliment it.…
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Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
April 16th is National Eggs Benedict Day. This is a tasty breakfast dish with Hollandaise sauce, ham, eggs, and crunchy English Muffins. This is one of those recipes that looks more complicated than it actually is. However, there are four distinct layers to this recipe, which means a little planning is needed to ensure all components are nice and warm when ready to serve. In addition, it may take a little practice to achieve perfectly poached eggs, but the process is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. First, to get the perfect egg, you need to be able to perfectly poach your eggs. So the first part…
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National Grilled Cheese Sandwich 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. 3 Gourmet Grilled Cheese Combinations Earlier this month, I posted about 5 different ways to make sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches. Today is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. So, we are going to look at some more variations of the time-old classic sandwich. BTW, I am taking this month seriously. At our house we are having grilled cheese more than ever. AND my daughter is a huge fan!…
