TIP OF THE DAY: Eat Four Prunes For National Four Prunes Day

[1] Prunes are dried plums (photo © Mallivan | Panther Media). [2] Plums are laid out on wooden trays to dehydrate (photos #2 and #3 © California Prunes). [3] Prunes dehydrate to 1/3 the size of plums.   October 17th is Four Prunes Day. Why four prunes? It was named after earlier medical advice to…
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RECIPE: Try A New Pasta Recipe For National Pasta Day

October 17th is National Pasta Day, October is National Pasta Month. Most celebrants will head for their favorites. Fettuccine Alfredo? Lasagna? Spaghetti and meatballs? We think it calls for something different and special. How about a recipe you’ve never had before? This one from DeLallo has a sauce unlike you’ve never had: both goat cheese…
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HALLOWEEN COCKTAIL: Porter’s Rye Way To Hell Punch

[1] Porter’s Rye Way To Hell: great name, delicious drink (both photos © Ogden’s Own Distillery). [2] You don’t have to be as tough as this gunslinger to enjoy a shot of Porter’s Rye. See his story in the section below.   On this socially-distant Halloween, here’s a fun way to celebrate Halloween with your…
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