Kilkea Castle: Travel to Ireland with a royal flair
While travel abroad in 2020 may not have been possible. The world is opening up again and Ireland welcomes Americans to enjoy her gentle charm. There are certain precautions for…
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What do beaver butts and Halloween candy have in common?
I love Halloween candy in all those delicious flavors! But did you know that some of the vanilla flavoring in your holiday baked goods and candy could come from the…
Golden Globes: The year of the photo bomb
Did you watch the Golden Globe Awards last night? So many things to see but what a great example of strategic planning when this young lady took the photo bomb…
Born To Rum: Fruitcake reaches its full potential
Think about it. As a dessert, it sort of has everything you could want: a caramelized cake, tart dried fruit, nuts for texture and a healthy glug of holiday spirit…
Christmas Gifts: The ultimate gift guide for the absurd
Shopping for Christmas gifts can be a weird experience. That is, if you do “the gift” correctly. Anyone can shop for normal gifts, but the true Christmas spirit is in giving…
Thanksgiving: Unlock some of foodie fun facts
Gobble, gobble – Amaze your friends with your knowledge about the most popular bird during Thanksgiving. Here are some interesting facts: As far back as 1000 A.D., Native American Indians…
Rise and Shine: A coffee and tea alarm clock
While we still have Thanksgiving to consider…Christmas et al is just around the corner… so I have begun my quest to find some super cool “stuff” for holiday giving. I…
Halloween: The best and worst candy list
As you head out to the store to stock up on Halloween candy for this year’s trick-or-treaters, keep in mind this list compiled by CandyStore.com of the best and worst…
Nothing Says Christmas Like Mac And Cheese Candy Canes
I love the holidays and nothing says Christmas like macaroni and cheese candy canes – Right? A novelty item company is getting an early start on Christmas with a new…
Beer: If You Love It You Should Be Thanking The Ladies
Beer has come a long way in its 5,000-year history. Today, women as brewery owners, brewers, beertenders, beer writers and beer consumers are rapidly chipping away at the perception of…