Though it has only been a little over a month since we welcomed 2021 with the solar calendar, it is time to begin the year 4719 on the lunar calendar this weekend with the 15-day long Spring Festival known as Chinese/Lunar New Year! Festivities will begin on February 12th and run until February 26th. As…
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Melting Away the Winter Blues With Flavored Meeple Marshmallows!
It may be the middle of January, but for a lot of us, that means that Winter is really just getting started. As the temperatures continue to drop, rain and snow showers come and go, and the cabin fever really starts to set in, I find myself drinking more and more hot chocolate…with extra marshmallows….
Deck The Halls and Warm Your Bellies: Stuffed Christmas Light Peppers
It’s getting awfully cold out there and what better way to warm ourselves than with a piping hot appetizer shared with friends and family? Prior to the 20th Century, peppers were actually used as winter decorations to brighten up people’s homes and hearths! Though this recipe does not use actual Christmas Peppers, there are many…
It’s Time to “Fall” in Love With Pozole Season!
Is it pozole or posole? According to Kirsten Drickey of Abies, “Pozole seems to be the preferred spelling in Mexico proper, while posole shows up more often in borderlands recipes.” Either way, it is one of my favorite things to make and eat as the weather turns colder – regardless of if it is my recipe or someone…
Zombie Cookie Alert!: The Undead Are Invading Game Night!
Two to three times a month, we host a themed game night, which often includes snacks and drinks as well as a selection of board games that fit the theme. With Halloween quickly approaching, we are pulling out all of the stops and all of the spooky games off our shelves! The zombie cookies and…