Category Archives: Holidays

A Military Thanksgiving during World War 2

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Stella

If you don’t watch Max Miller’s Tasting History, well, in my opinion you should! Seems to me that this is an appropriate topic for November – just after Veteran’s Day, and just before Thanksgiving!

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My Scottish Grandma’s Famous Shortbread Recipe + Why I Flew to Florida for it!

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Stella

I love shortbread! This video is from last year, but I think it’s worth watching.

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Honoring our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Stella

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, then known as “the Great War.” … Continue reading →

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Desserts for the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday!

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Stella

I have always believed that Thanksgiving dessert is pie, including pumpkin, but it doesn’t have to be. My daughter and grandson (the culinary school student) bake pies for dinner at my house, but sometimes I make something too. When my … Continue reading →

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Planning for Thanksgiving 2023

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Stella

Just two weeks away! I know it seems early to be planning, but I ordered my free range turkey a couple of weeks ago, this time from Butcher Box. As I have done for several years now, I will cut … Continue reading →

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Halloween prep

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Stella
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Halloween is coming!

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Stella
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Labor Day Music

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Stella

To honor all of those who work hard every day, and for those who did so for many years and are honorably retired! There are many great songs celebrating workers – the good bits and the bad bits. What’s your … Continue reading →

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Reminder of what we lost: President Trump’s message on Labor Day, 2019

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Stella

The White House On Labor Day, we recognize the remarkable American workers who comprise the greatest labor force in the world.  American workers are the heart and soul of our Nation’s economic resurgence.  Since my first day in office, I … Continue reading →

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I’m a 10 percenter – member of the left handers’ club. Are you?

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Stella

A repeat, but a good one! As a member of a minority, I can tell you that the world is made for people who are right handed. It is true that right handed people have a dominant left brain. Left … Continue reading →

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