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Got 'Chocolate' Milk?
for MORE celebration!Do you love chocolate? All things, anything chocolate? It would not come as a surprise to find most people answer "yes!" to both questions. Chocolate, after all, is a feel-good...
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Too Wild for Kansas
Today's History Lesson...ol' West legendWild Bill Hickok, Legends of AmericaThe days of the Wild West boasted of drunken brawls and gunfights. Local citizens were tired of the destructiveness brought...
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Ready to drink a beer?
There are quotes about beer, jokes about beer, stories about beer, lovers of beer and haters of beer. Nonetheless, football games, barbeques and beer, whether you like them all or in part, became icons...
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In the Groove
Even in the 21st century many music lovers find themselves Stuck in the 70s. These were some Groovy Times! Remembering the 70s brings on memories of the mads, glads and the fads. This was also the era...
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How Sweet the Brew
Coffee, tea, hot cocoa - yum- yum, each carries with it an aroma and goodness that is possibly only surpassed by pure chocolate! Different tastes call for indulgence in different brews so What is your...
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Mulling it Over
Ever heard the expression 'mulling it over'? Well, it means to think deeply about something. In other words, when you mull something over you ponder or seriously consider it. Well, let's mull over...
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Outrageous October
What makes October outrageous?October is...time for ghosts and goblins, all things Halloween! Of course, that does not come 'til the end of the month so let's see what is being celebrated all month...
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It's cookie time...HOMEMADE!
With October being National Cookie Month, it is not surprising for the star of the first day of October to shine on cookies. Not the store-bought, pre-packaged cookies, but the kind made from scratch...
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Bivalves in Hot Oil
Among the many, many delicacies of the sea are mollusks, also known as bivalve mollusks, that have two beautifully convexly ridged shells. Bivalves on the Half Shell were celebrated back in March as a...
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Songs That Keep on Spinning
Songs among the Golden Oldies keep in spinning. These are the songs of which one never tires. Sales of the original songs keep in rising and covers keep on appearing. They are played repeatedly on the...
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Crème Caramel
The upcoming celebration is not the first of its kind...different flavor but similar consistency. For a hint, check out Burnt Cream...a drool worthy dessert!, I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream...
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♫Tidbits of Trivia♫
The term musicencompasses the songs written to specific melody and harmony, instruments necessary to play the music, record companies that produce the music, gizmos and gear that determine the way we...
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Soft or Crunchy, maybe Soft & Crunchy
Many foods stand by one recipe alone. Then, there are those with versatility that present themselves with endless possibilities. Some have true American roots, while others have been Americanized. The...
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♫Song, Catchphrase or Both♫
Catchphrases are often used in verse, poetry and music. There are even songs that ended up being catchphrases. In other words, it used to be a song, now it is a catchphrase. Some even cross the line...
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Who is Betty in 'brown Betty'?
Apples make wonderful autumn desserts. So, let's put apples on today's dessert menu. This dessert is said to have originated in colonial times, when apples were often used to sweeten dishes. The recipe...
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♫In the Spotlight♫
With many musicians, the spotlight shines not on just one single hit or album. Of course, there are those whose fate tossed them into the 'one-hit wonders' category but often times that one was enough....
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Oodles of Noodles
Oodle noodle oodle-os, long, thin strips, waves, helices, tubes, strings or shells! Put on a pot of water, add a little oil and salt, bring to a boil, then, toss in your noodle delight. If you prefer,...
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♫For Better or Worse♫
Music happens whether the end result is good or bad. For better or worse, it hits the airways. While the intent of songwriters, lyrics & musicis to hopefully score a hit, that is not always the...
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Frappé Friday
It's autumn! What speaks autumn better than pumpkin & spice? The aroma from pumpkin pies baking in the oven ignite holiday spirits well before the holidays begin. Even without the pie, the addition...
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