Today is Cinco de Mayo, the holiday that celebrates Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla–a turning point in the war for Mexican Independence. Ironically, the holiday is celebrated more in the United States than in most parts of Mexico. (The town of Puebla does have an annual pagent.)
But, maybe it’s not so odd. […]
Few holidays are complete without food. Virtually all cultures include a dinner with friends and family in their holiday traditions. In this spirit of sharing recipes for your holidays, large and small, we’re starting a new weekend feature, highlighting posts from other food bloggers. Enjoy!
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Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), the Mexican holiday the celebrates that country’s victory in the Battle of Puebla–a turning point in the war for Mexican Independence–is one of my favorite holidays. It comes at a time when the Midwest is just emerging from winter and the vibrant colors, flavors, and music of Mexico seem to […]
April 17 is National Cheese Ball Day, a celebration of that ubiquitous party food. Not only is it easy to make (or buy), but it’s a rare person that doesn’t enjoy cheese. Consider making this Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball from CDRecipes.com for your next party:
Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 pound grated sharp […]
Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is just around the corner. That’s the day that Mexicans celebrate their victory in the Battle of Puebla, a turning point in the war for Mexican Independence. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has come to be a day to celebrate Mexican culture, language, and most of all, food.
The […]
For those of the Orthodox faith, Easter is April 28 in 2008. The difference in the dates from when Catholics and most Christians celebrate the holiday lies in the Orthodox Church using the Julian calendar, whereas the Catholic Church switched to the Gregorian calendar in the 16th century.
The Greek Easter celebration is marked by a […]
Cooking Light, the largest food magazine in the United States, has just published a comprehensive and enjoyable cookbook, aptly called “Cooking Light Complete Cookbook.” This 632-page, spiral-bound book has something for every taste and level of cooking expertise. There are hundreds of recipes from the United States and abroad as well as instructional tips on […]
Passover, the Jewish festival that celebrates the Jews’ exodus from slavery in Egypt, begins on April 19 (2008) at sunset. The eight-day celebration is marked with prayer and meals with family and friends.
Food is an important part of the Passover celebration, but there are strict guidelines that can make cooking for the Passover meal a […]
Today is National Chocolate-Covered Raisin Day. Why not? To celebrate, here’s a recipe for chocolate-covered raisin cookies, courtesy of the people at CDKitchen.com:
Chocolate-Covered Raisin Cookies2 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1 cup Butter or margarine, softened
1 cup Brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup Granulated sugar
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 1/2 cup Chocolate-covered raisins
Directions:
Sift together flour, […]
If you are still fretting over how to prepare your Easter ham, here’s a tasty idea, courtesy of the people at the National Pork Board:
Apricot-Glazed Ham5-pound fully cooked whole boneless ham
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Cooking Directions
Place ham on […]
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