Halloween is one of the only major holidays celebrated in the United States that doesn’t involve gathering with friends and family around the dinner table to share a large elaborate meal. Even without the big meal, the holiday is still
Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore. Americans of all ages have increasingly gravitated to the holiday and today spend over $350 million dollars a year on costumes for their pets alone! They spend about $2.6 billion on costumes for themselves
Father’s day is a day to celebrate and honor the father figures in your life. In European and Latin Countries Father’s Day is typically celebrated in March on Saint Joseph’s Day, while in the USA it is celebrated on the
Cinco de Mayo (the fifth of May) traditions date back to the Battle of Puebla in 1862, a battle between the invading French army and the indigenous Mexican people. The holiday commemorates their victory over the French and is widely
Mother’s day is all about showing the mother figure in your life just how much you appreciate all that she has done, and still does, for you. She deserves to be spoiled. The holiday is celebrated on different days in
Easter is a beloved holiday worldwide and every country has their own traditions when it comes to celebrating and feasting. However, you will notice quite a few similarities as you read through the following list. For example, most countries view
There is no Easter egg hunt required to find these amazing treats! Every holiday meal needs a show-stopping dessert! It doesn’t matter if you are celebrating over brunch, lunch, or dinner – here are 3 amazing and delicious desserts that
Traditional dinner dishes served on Easter typically include items such as spiral honey-glazed ham, pot roast, lamb dishes, carrots, and a variety of soups and breads. Easter traditions in America have been heavily influenced by European immigrants and the customs
Deciding what to make for Easter is always a joy. There are so many delicious flavors to choose from and meals to celebrate with – from late afternoon brunch, to a big family dinner, and of course amazing sweet treats.
We have briefly touched on why we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day as well as why corned beef and cabbage is such a popular dish for the holiday but what is the deal with all of the green on Saint Patrick’s
Traditional dinner dishes served on St. Patrick’s Day include hearty meals like Irish Stew, the ever-popular corned beef and cabbage, layered Shepherd’s Pie with rich meat and mashed potatoes, incredible lightly sweetened soda breads, and much more. Have you
The history of Saint Patrick’s Day as an official United States holiday dates back to the 1900s. However, it was celebrated as a national feast day in Ireland as early as the 10th century. Saint Patrick, the most famous patron
Recently we posted a few tasty Italian-inspired dinner ideas you might want to try this Valentine’s Day… but what about dessert?! We did mention in the dinners article that you may want to save and dip a few of your
It’s that time of year and love is in the air again! Taking a bit of inspiration from Italian flavors and techniques, we have put together a few fun dinner ideas for you to consider. Whether you are spending this
The holidays are here and we are all busy cooking and baking and planning and buying and wrapping and gathering and so much more. Desserts are always a welcome addition to any party – but what can you bring or
