A Delicious Muffin In A Jar Recipe For National Muffin Day

For National Muffin Day, February 20th, how cute is this muffin-in-a-jar? Even more, it’s tempting and with the first spoonful, you’ll be happy to have discovered this recipe. In addition to dessert, we love these for a tea party. After you try the recipe, you can subsequently vary the flavors of the muffins, jam, and…
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The Best Canned Foods For National Canned Foods Month

[1] Artichoke hearts: low in calories, great in salads (photo © Roland Foods). [2] Black beans, garbanzos (chickpeas), kidney beans, and other varieties save time (photo © Bush’s Beans). [3] You can find canned beets both sliced and whole (photo © Libby’s Vegetables). [4] Fresh corn is at its peak for just 2-3 months a…
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Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe For National Almond Day

[1] Almond chocolate chip cookies (photo © Baked | NYC). [2] sliced (slivered) almonds (photo © Pear’s Snacks). [3] Dark chocolate chips (photo © Bella Baker [now closed]). [4] Olive oil cake with almonds and oranges. Here’s the recipe (photo © Discover California Wine).   February 16th is National Almond Day. If you’ve been laying…
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Easy Homemade Gum Drops Recipe For National Gum Drop Day

February 15th is National Gum Drop Day—as if the day after Valentine’s Day needed more candy! However, here’s an easy gum drops recipe that you can make for fun, and for later. Just store them in the fridge. Gum drops are an American invention, although we don’t know exactly whom to thank. Here’s the history…
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S’mores Margarita Recipe: A Chocolate Cocktail

  [1] Make this yummy S’mores Margarita (photos #1 and #2 © Eleven20 Tequila). [2] Eleven 20 makes tequila and mezcal. [3] A classic Margarita (photo © Casa Noble Tequila).   There are plenty of chocolate cocktails to enjoy on Valentine’s Day, but here’s a selection of chocolate cocktails, starting with a S’mores Margarita. The…
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