Watermelon… The perfect 4th of July / summertime food
photo by Susan Scarborough The 4th of July always evokes memories from childhood. Friends gathering together for patriotic picnics, families celebrating America's freedom,... continue reading
Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Desserts just in time for the 4th of July
I will be making mini blueberry cheesecakes for the 4th of July! Cool desserts are refreshing during hot summertime weather and being mini makes them portable and easy to... continue reading
4th of July party ideas … Cheeseboards
The 4th of July is coming up quickly! I love the 4th of July! I love...Americans celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence... Americans celebrating with... continue reading
A refreshing Memorial Day cheeseboard
With Memorial Day upon us this weekend, many will be celebrating with family and friends. I love the red, white and blue holidays and always think a festive cheeseboard built... continue reading
Red Beans and Rice on New Year’s Eve
Many Southerners swear by eating Hoppin' John on New Year's Day. They claim it will bring you luck in the new year. Hoppin' John is made with black-eyed... continue reading
Christmas eggnog in moose cups ala Christmas Vacation
It's not too late to make my Christmas Eggnog for Christmas Eve. For those who grew up watching Christmas Vacation with your parents, I hope you appreciate. For those... continue reading
CELEBRATING OUR VETERANS…CAL AND HAP…TWO IWO JIMA SURVIVORS
With the United States Marine Corps celebrating its birthday on November 10th and Veterans Day falling one day later, November 11th, I thought we should celebrate two special... continue reading
THE 4TH OF JULY, PICNICS AND TAILGATING…WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN COMMON?
The 4th of July is here and gone with Americans celebrating their Independence…Americans celebrating family get togethers…Americans waving the Red, White, and... continue reading