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Donna VanBuecken

Today is National Tequila Day

I just became aware that today, July 24th, is National Tequila Day. I couldn’t find anything about how it came to be, but apparently it is. So, here’s to tequila! One of my favorite alcoholic beverages.

Donna’s Margaritas

1 can frozen limeade

3 cans water

2 cans gold tequila

1 can triplesec

Use pickle wedge to wet outside edge of margarita glass and dip in margarita salt. Fill margarita glass with ice.  Stir and pour mixture into glass.  Garnish drink with pickle wedge. Enjoy!

P.S. My husband and I lived in New Mexico as newlyweds back in the 1960s. We got to know tequila pretty well. Did you know it makes an excellent bleach agent for linoleum tile? We found out the hard way!!

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Deviled Eggs

Now that the Easter day celebration is over, it’s time to do something with those leftover eggs. One of my favorite uses for hard boiled eggs is Deviled Eggs. (Egg Salad isn’t far behind!) Over the years I’ve perfected my recipe (although it’s always slightly different in taste….) and I thought I’d share it with you.

Deviled egg container. Photo Courtesy of Shopko.com

To begin with you need a Deviled Egg container — something that will hold the eggs in place. I got mine as a Christmas present many years ago from my niece. It holds 24 egg halves. So let’s get started.

Deviled Eggs

18 eggs — Cover eggs with water and bring to a boil. Boil at medium heat for 5 minutes. Let sit until water cools. (typically 3-4 hours) Then crack shells all around by hitting gently on a hard surface. Peel broken shells away, rinse and drip dry on clean paper toweling. Then cut each egg in half, scooping out the yolk into a separate bowl. Place egg halves in Deviled Egg container. [Read more…]