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Today is National Tequila Day

July 24, 2018

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.

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Donna’s Margaritas

1 can frozen limeade

3 cans water

2 cans gold tequila [Read more…]

Deviled Eggs

April 6, 2018

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.

Snapware Snap ‘N Stack 2-Layer Food Storage Container with Egg Holder Trays.

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 until they are room temperature) 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…]

Um-m-m! Really Good Tomato Jam

October 25, 2017

I can’t take credit for this jam, but it is the most wonderful tasting new food (for me) that I’ve come across in a long time. It’s tomato jam. Um-m-m! [Read more…]

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