National Bean Day – January 6th

National Bean Day – January 6th

Beans are one of the oldest cultivated plants. People started cultivating beans as early as seventh millennium BC. Beans are a great source of protein and fiber. They are low in fat and high in iron making them a perfect health food. There are almost 

Thanksgiving Menu – What Should We Eat Today?

Thanksgiving Menu – What Should We Eat Today?

Happy Thanksgiving!  My basic Thanksgiving menu is pretty much set in stone.  My children have very specific requirements.  There must be Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie.  I like to include Green Beans and Cranberries.   My mother basically served the 

8 Over the Top Loaded French Fries

8 Over the Top Loaded French Fries

Thursday, October 25th is National Greasy Food Day.  My favorite greasy food is french fries.   I am perfectly happy with an order of large fries from McDonald’s or Chick Fil A’s fantastic waffle fries but why not take the greasy deliciousness a step further?  Does 

National Pierogi Day – October 8th

National Pierogi Day – October 8th

Despite the fact I grew up in the Midwest where there was a large Polish and Eastern European population, I did not have a pierogi until I was 40 years old.  A co-worker loves them and shared his leftovers with me.  His recipe is straightforward