Way back in 1931, Ethel Merman made the song, “Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries” very popular by singing it in the Broadway Revue, Scandals of 1931. Since then, it has been covered by artists such as Doris Day, Judy Garland, and Johnny Mathis. It also became another way to say, “Life is going…
As we all know, religious holidays or observances are celebrated or honored different ways in different countries and/or across faiths and those associated with Lent and Easter are no different. Shrove Tuesday, the day prior to Ash Wednesday, has two nicknames depending upon where you’re located. It can be referred to as Fat Tuesday if…
OK, you might not currently be classified as a thin person, but that should, in no way, preclude you from thinking like one. In fact, research has shown that it will assist you in becoming one with a little patience and re-configuring how you think about food, exercise and sleep. Act and think thin now…
And I don’t mean things like what or when it is (which I’ll reveal shortly…like right now). The reason we have seasons is due to the fact that the earth is tilted 23.5 degrees on its axis. In other words, if you ran a line (or pole) through the earth, from North to South Pole,…
I think sometimes we forget the sheer variety of fruits and veggies produced by this “great” (sorry, I’ve always thought of U.S. as great) country. But given its massive size and varying climates, it should come as no surprise that America produces quite a cornucopia of agricultural crops that feed far more than “just” 310…
In writing these blogs, my wonderful editor simply suggests a topic and then leaves the rest to me (which, more often than not, usually works out fine). For example, for the post you’re currently enjoying, the topic was “Bored? Great ideas for shaking up the summer.” She then gently suggested that I write a two-part…
I must admit, when I was assigned this topic my relatively advanced age clouded my thinking especially given that this blog appears on a food delivery site. I immediately began thinking of and searching for the most delicious appetizers out there. I actually began to write about cranberry brie puff pastry puffs, French onion cups…
Most people associate cravings with pregnant women…you know, pickles dipped in peanut butter or cookie dough and mustard. However, we all tend to have cravings from time to time and research suggests that these cravings are caused by a mineral or vitamin deficiency within our bodies. In other words, it’s your body “talking” to you…
So, when my awesome MagicKitchen.com boss gave me this topic, I must admit that I thought there wasn’t much to it. Boy was I wrong. It turns out that the phenomenon known as “comfort food” has been the subject of numerous psychological, sociological and physiological studies and I learned more about it than I actually…
Yes, the designation of October as National Financial Planning Month could be a contrived creation foisted upon us by certified financial planners (to a cynic like myself). Regardless, it’s still a good time to make or review financial plans for your future. After all, it was created to, “Promote financial literacy and raise awareness among…