Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! That was my less-than-impressive Irish accent in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. March 17 is a day draped in green (including the beer), that honors the “Apostle of Ireland,” Saint Patrick, who is highly revered in Irish culture. On that day, you might choose…
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With all my talk about a New Year’s resolution, I inspired my wife to start her own resolution for 2016. Although hers isn’t nearly as extreme as mine (she wants to get healthier, just like I do), I’ve pledged to help her stick to her goal all year long, starting…
Continue Reading→Here we are, just a few short weeks away from Thanksgiving. With the holiday quickly approaching, the heat is on in my household (at least I hope so – it’s freezing outside) to make this the best Turkey Day ever. This is the second year that we will be hosting…
Continue Reading→I was outside, raking leaves in my front yard, the other day when it dawned on me that Halloween is only a week away! Although the air is brisk, and the days are shorter, I still can’t believe it’s autumn. It seems like only yesterday that I was basking in…
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Lately, my wife has been on a kick to try new and interesting dishes to spice things up at the dinner table. She loves to cook, which is great, because I like to eat. Over the past two or three months, she’s even taken some inspiration from my New Year’s…
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It’s been a busy month for me personally, but it’s also been busy for the folks at the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Their Facebook Page is proof of that. If you’re not already a fan of their page on Facebook, check them out today and click the “Like” button. Here’s a…
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So far, in my New Year’s resolution to prepare more meals using watermelon, I’ve prepared a main course (sweet and sour watermelon chicken) and a soup (watermelon gazpacho). For my third watermelon dish, I’m whipping up something for my favorite course — dessert. When I spotted this recipe for New…
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According to some folks, there aren’t many breakfast foods that are as easy and simply delicious as Eggs Benedict. Most people love the dish for the hollandaise sauce, which is a rich, creamy mixture of egg yolk and butter. I, on the other hand, am not a big fan of…
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Like last year, my plan this month is to feature a new recipe each Friday. The goal, of course, is to arm my fellow watermelon lovers with ideas for dishes to create on Thanksgiving (whether you’re a host or a guest). Today’s recipe is an appetizer, which is one of…
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When I saw the name of this recipe, I knew I’d love it. The only thing I love more than watermelon is lasagna, and I’ve also been known to indulge in breakfast from time to time, so that makes this creation a culinary dream come true for me. The National…
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