Category: food
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It’s National Pancake Week – February 16-22, 2026
There seems to be a national day for almost anything. This week, it’s National Pancake Week. I recently did a breakfast puzzle, no pancakes, but waffles, eggs, etc. Apparently, this celebrates the end of winter and start of Lent. So, if you haven’t had pancakes for a while, now is the time to head out.…
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National Pizza Day…YES!
There seems to be a “National Day” for almost anything. National Pizza Day is observed annually on February 9th. Celebrating one of the world’s most popular foods. If you were wondering what to have for dinner, choose PIZZA. Have a great day!
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Winter… Time for Soups!
Winter hit us with a fury this past week. It’s been so cold and icy outside. Time for soups. I really like lentil soup. I use the red ones, because they cook faster. However, what I don’t like is that they break apart. See in photo, The green lentils keep their shape and have a…
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Hey – It’s the PLANTERS® NUTmobile!
This weekend, I was in the car with friends when one yelled out, “Hey, It’s the Peanut Mobile!” What? I turned quickly and saw it, but not fast enough to get a photo. Of course, we all know PLANTERS® Mr Peanut, but a NUTmobile? I had no idea there was one. Apparently, the first NUTmobile…
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Fat Tuesday – Polish Paczki’s, Chicago, rush to get one!
Today is the day to get your Paczki! Here in Chicago, it’s BIG. Bakeries have been working over time to make them. The last day to indulge before Lent. We have a large Polish community here. I was reading that the best place to find Paczki’s today is in the Midwest (Illinois / Michigan), that’s…
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