As I’ve said multiple times on this blog, I love to celebrate every occasion. On this blog, that usually is manifested through a special meal I make for that day. But in my actual life, I always strive for our celebrations to also have something to do with the meaning of the holiday. This year, … More A 2021 Fourth of July Reflection: Watch This Video
I know I haven’t written for a while, but it’s mostly from good things. Besides being busy with work and activities, last week I spent most of the week out of town at a WONDERFUL family wedding. It was a beautiful event that went off perfectly, celebrating the love of two delightful young people who … More This Year We Can All Have a Capitol Fourth!
The picture above shows my Juneteenth present for my tea-loving son: a blend called Alhambra 1400, one of the Time Travel series of teas created by the Raleigh Tea Company, available every week at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market. I chose that for two reasons (besides the fact he loves exotic teas and pretty much … More Celebrating Juneteenth
For the first Meatless Monday in June, it seems appropriate to have a rainbow meal in honor of Gay Pride Month. While neither I nor any of my immediate family are LGBTQIA+ (as far as I know in this moment), I have dear friends who identify with each of those letters, so I celebrate our … More Meatless Mondays: Gay Pride Rainbow Meal
First, in Full Disclosure: Today is not going to be a Meatless Monday. We are going to eat meat at a cookout today. However, I have always thought the Meatless Monday commitment was more about reducing our carbon footprint by eating vegetarian meals at least once a week rather than Monday being a sacred day. … More Meatless Monday, Memorial Day Edition: Masala Burgers
As much as I love celebrations, I do also try to honor the meaning of holidays, which aren’t always completely festive. Such is the case with Memorial Day, which is meant to honor those who died in military service to our country. After a year’s hiatus due to COVID, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars … More Memorial Day Remembrance
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