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Reuben Sliders – National Slider Day!

Posted on May 15, 2023 by HelenFern

Today is National Slider Day. Chicago’s White Castle created the first sliders – two inch square burgers on a bun – in 1921. Time Magazine even voted it the “most influential burger of all time” in 2014. The term slider … Continue reading →

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National Sandwich Day – A Collection of Sandwiches

Posted on November 3, 2022 by HelenFern

It’s National Sandwich day! I love sandwiches!! But what exactly is a sandwich? The Cambridge dictionary says it’s two pieces of bread with other food between them. It could be cheese or meat, even salad. As long as it’s between … Continue reading →

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Iowa – The Maid Rite Loose Meat Sandwich

Posted on July 26, 2019 by HelenFern

Iowa has some interesting foods that are icons in their state. The GIANT breaded pork tenderloin sandwich (and we mean giant), Blue Bunny ice cream, Iowa sweet corn and, the one that caught my eye, the Maid Rite loose meat … Continue reading →

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Oyster Po’ Boy – Sautéd not Fried

Posted on June 3, 2019 by HelenFern

I love an oyster – and we had so many … Ever seen a 6 inch oyster? Our neighbors brought us two dozen fresh oysters. And these babies were HUGE! The question than came what to do with them all? … Continue reading →

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National Cocoa Day – Lavender Cocoa

Posted on December 12, 2018 by HelenFern

Did you know there’s a difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa? Here in the U.S. we tend to use the terms interchangeably, but there is a difference! Hot chocolate is literally drinking chocolate – shavings of chocolate melted into … Continue reading →

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