Monthly Archives: January 2025

No Polls Hold Sway

    We need not all like a person’s personality in order to recognize his courage, especially when the nation and world needs it most dearly.     “Abraham Lincoln did not go to Gettysburg having commissioned a poll to … Continue reading

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Be Done with Evil

“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.” — Albert Einstein (1879 – 1955) German-born theoretical physicist; developed the theory of relativity

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National Corn Chip Day

  If you are of a certain age, you may well recall tuna casseroles topped with potato chips. For National Corn Chip Day, we suggest topping your dish with Fritos… regular or scoop-style, or any other chip made from corn … Continue reading

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Oops!

  “Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err.” — Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian lawyer, spiritual & political leader, and nonviolent resistance advocate

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Let’s Laugh About It

    “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” – Irish proverb

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National Spouses Day

Let me espouse my spouse on National Spouses Day (which falls on the 24-and 1/2 anniversary of our first date). Sir Ronald is the craziest, smartest, funniest, loveliest man I could ever have married. I am blessed (& burdened) by … Continue reading

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Just Imagine

“It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.” — Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945) American engineer, professor, and physicist Credited with building the world’s first liquid-fueled … Continue reading

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Lobacious Lobster

  For Lobster Thermidor Day, I open my 2017 cookbook Lobacious Lobster. Among the “Decadently Super Simple Recipes” is KISS Lobster Thermidor (page 89), ideal for Lobster Thermidor Day!     KISS Lobster Thermidor The first time I was served … Continue reading

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Be Someone’s Light

  “Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens.” — J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) English author & philologist

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Calmness….

    “Calmness is the cradle of power.” — Josiah Gilbert Holland (1819 – 1881) American novelist & essayist

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National New England Clam Chowder Day

Super Simple New England Clam Chowder Celebrate this classic American dish with clams, potatoes, onions…. and bacon, or I’d be lost! 4 (6.5-oz) cans chopped clams in clam juice 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped 2 T butter 2 large sweet … Continue reading

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May “47” Flourish

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 … Continue reading

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Peace, Please

    “When two elephants fight it is the grass that gets trampled.” — African proverb

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Oh, Bother!

English author A.A. Milne and English illustrator E.H. Shepard created the m ost beloved fictional teddy bear. Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared in London’s Evening News for Christmas 1925. However, Winnie-the-Pooh was “born” on August 21, 1921, inspired by a stuffed toy … Continue reading

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Patriotism

  “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it.” — Mark Twain (1835-1910) American author and humorist

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Thank You for Your Service

  “In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” — José Narosky (1930 – ) Argentine writer

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Happiness & Success

  “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.” -Albert Schweitzer 1875-1965) German-French philosopher, physician, musician & Nobel laureate

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Welcome Ainsley Jo!

  “A new baby is like the beginning of all things… wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” — Eda J. Le Shan (1922-2002) American writer       Sir Ronald and I thank Adam and Caiti for blessing us with … Continue reading

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Peachy Perfection

For National Peach Melba Day, let’s whip up a batch of this delectable Victorian-era dessert, originally made from peaches, raspberries, and ice cream. (Hmmm… rather like a frozen Bellini.) The dish was created by French Chef Auguste Escoffier in 1893 … Continue reading

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National Glazed Donut Day

The deep-fried cakes we know as doughnuts or donuts enjoy a long European history and an even longer Middle Eastern legacy. Arab cooks fried up small portions of dough and drenched them in surgary syrup. In Ancient Rome and Greece … Continue reading

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National Arkansas Day

Never mind that they just got slammed with record amounts of snowfall, this is National Arkansas Day.       As part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, Arkansas become the 25th state in the US. Its capital is Little … Continue reading

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Fairy Dust

“When the first baby laughed for the first time, the laugh broke into a thousand pieces and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies. And now when every new baby is born its first laugh … Continue reading

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Silence Is Golden

“An effective technique in developing a peaceful mind is the daily practice of silence. Begin to listen for the deeper sounds of harmony and beauty that are to be found in the essence of silence.” — Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) … Continue reading

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National Bobblehead Day

Bobbleheads date back to “temple nodder” figurines, including Buddha, in 17th century Asia. The first in the Western World were made in Germany in the late 1700s and were called “nodders” or “bobbers.”         The first sports … Continue reading

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A Chip Off the Old Cookie

For National Shortbread Day, I thought I toss in a twist on the standard, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie. With Potato Chip Cookies, you get all that sweet decadence with a balanced touch of saltiness tossed in and a touch of crispiness, … Continue reading

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Quotation Worthy

I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by someone recognized wiser than oneself. — Marlene Dietrich (1901 – 1992) German-born American actress Throughout 2024, I posted some 220 … Continue reading

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Food Fest!

I enjoy sharing recipes on my website and social media articles. In 2024, I am pleased to note that I shared some 4 dozen recipes with you. Some have been previously published in my various cookbooks; others are new. They … Continue reading

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Survive This!

    “Extreme hopes are born from extreme misery.” — Bertrand Russell (1872 – 1970) British philosopher

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Now We’re Cooking!

“The biggest seller is cookbooks and the second is diet books – how not to eat what you’ve just learned how to cook.” — Andy Rooney (1919 – 2011) American radio & television writer

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Happy New Year!

  All the best wishes to you for a happy and healthy 2025!

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