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Pears Hélène Named After a Queen
When it comes to fruit, fresh pears are at the top of the list. If out of season, then the canned ones will just have to do. Do for what? Pear Cobbler, Pear Salad, Pear Cheesecake, Pear Sorbet, Triple...
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Going up! What about down?
Do you remember your first escalator ride or the first for your son or daughter? It would not have been on the first escalator ever built nor one of its early improvement models. More than likely it is...
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Why 'Beware' the Ides of March?
This Day in History: March 15, 1601Image Source: The Lesson CloudThroughout history the phrase "Beware the Ides of March" has played a significant role. The term 'beware' tells us to be cautious and...
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♫Her Songs Tell a Story♫
Songs have a way of "hitting home" so to speak. That is why each of us has favorites...those that bring on the memories, warming the heart, piercing the soul, even some that best not be heard again for...
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All 'Bout The 'Choke
Some foods are just good. Others fall within the classification scrumptious. There are even some you might call exciting. But what do you say about the artichoke? It's a vegetable with arching, deeply...
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In the Name of Freedom
America has a lot to celebrate in the name of freedom. Today is a day of many to reflect back on the principles by which our nation was founded. While it may be late in the day, lateness does not enter...
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Salute & Honor
This day in history, March 16, marks the beginning of one very prestigious military establishment and the end of a bloody segment of WWII. Today we salute our military of the present and honor the...
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♫Strolling Memory Lane♫
Are you ready for a stroll down memory lane? As you meander along, there are several of the songs recorded and released by different artists who each won their place on the charts. One great song of...
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Wear Your Green!
If you don't want to be pinched every time you turn around, it is suggested you better wear your green! It's believed that leprechauns pinch those who aren't wearing the color, which has developed into...
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Foodie for St. Paddy's Day
With today being St. Patrick's Day, what foodie do you think is up for celebration? Think green...could it be a scrumptious cake decorated with green sugar shamrocks? What about the key lime pie?...
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♫'New Traditionalist' Country Artist♫
During his career, Randy Travis unintentionally opened the door for many young artists who sought to return to the traditional sound of country music. Known as a "New Traditionalist," Travis was...
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AW-w-w-wKWARD Moments!
Have you ever found yourself in a totally awkward, meaning AWKWARD!!!, moment—that moment when 'you wished you could wish' yourself back in time? Wiggle your nose and vanish to a new location, new...
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Delicate, Chewy, & Crisp
Foodie fun for this day targets the sweet tooth and is filled with nutritional goodness! Main ingredient...oatmeal, which is truly beneficial for reducing cholesterol and maintaining a healthy heart....
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Thundering Six-Horse Stagecoach
With the crack of a whip, thunderous hooves pounded dirt roads kicking up dust for miles! Transportation has come a lo-o-o-ong way, baby! Yep! Gone are the days when the only means to get from point A...
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♫'Grace' of Graceland♫
The word grace has appeared in many contexts. One of the the most recognizable hymns in the English-speaking world is "Amazing Grace". It is estimated being performed as many as 10 million times a...
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A Gr-r-r-r-r-reat Combo!
Some things are meant to go together - bacon & eggs, apple pie & ice cream, strawberries & cream, peanut butter & jelly, peas & carrots,burger& fries, pizza & beer, cookies...
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FOWL!
What is your first thought when you hear the word fowl? If you are a sports fan, the answer is extremely familiar. This kind of fowl is not uncommon in baseball and football being heard loud and clear...
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Bock Beer & Ravioli
Personally I never quite cultivated a taste for beer. Thus, there are many, many beers on the market around the world with which I am not familiar at all. For example, Bock Beer. Never heard of it 'til...
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Goodbye, Winter! Hello, SPRING!
When you awaken in the morning, Winter will be over! O.V.E.R. OVER! However, we all know there are parts of the country still experiencing chilly winds, snow and frosty mornings. But, for all of us,...
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"Life Among the Lowly"
Growing up in the 19th & 20th centuries provided reflections into multiple changes that swept across America. Everyday life, work and play, institutions and values were all affected. During these...
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