Cinco de Mayo
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Cinco de Mayo

Since we are a border state to Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is often celebrated here on May 5th. Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexican Independence Day and it isn’t a federal holiday in Mexico either. So why do we acknowledge this holiday?  Cinco de Mayo was first celebrated in the United States in Southern California in 1863 as…

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Ideas
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Ideas

Top of the morning to you! Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day and time to make a special meal. Typically, corned beef and cabbage is served on St. Patrick’s Day, but a few years ago I discovered two recipes that are winners. Thanks for joining me today to get some St. Patrick’s Day dinner ideas. Guinness…

Easter Tablescape Ideas
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Easter Tablescape Ideas

Today, I am happy to share Easter tablescape ideas with many talented friends. Welcome to the Easter Table blog hop. At the bottom of my post you will find links to other holiday table ideas. Since Easter is early this year, we will more than likely have our Easter dinner inside at the smaller round…

Valentine Dinner Party Ideas, Part 2
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Valentine Dinner Party Ideas, Part 2

So happy you are here with me today to see the Valentine Dinner Party Ideas, Part 2 blog post. If you missed Part 1 yesterday, you can view it here. There is so much that goes into this party, it would be overwhelming to do it in one post, so I hope you enjoy the…

Valentine Dinner Party Ideas, Part 1
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Valentine Dinner Party Ideas, Part 1

Most of our entertaining is rather casual, but once a year we try to have a formal event that requires a bit more planning. Since the pandemic hit, almost all entertaining here is done outside in the fresh air with a small number of people. Today, I want to share the Valentine Dinner party we…