by B.L. Unkel | May 28, 2022 | Baking
Memorial weekend is here and with it the unofficial start to summer. Since this weekend also kicks off the summer grilling season, it’s appropriate that today (May 28) is National Hamburger Day. In fact, did you know the month of May is National Hamburger Month? So,...
by B.L. Unkel | May 14, 2022 | Everything Else
Have you ever wondered where my DYK ideas come from? The answer is simple. Everywhere. This week’s DYK is a perfect example. The Idea Last weekend I made another quick trip to Texas with a truckload of items I “decluttered” from my house in preparation for...
by B.L. Unkel | May 7, 2022 | Travel
If you’re looking for a little magic on your next vacation, plan a visit to the Scottish Highlands. The folklore and legends of this beautiful and ancient land include Kelpies (a shape-shifting spirit described as a black horse-like creature who can take on human...
by B.L. Unkel | Apr 16, 2022 | Holidays
Easter is when Christians celebrate Christ’s resurrection. It happened after the Jewish Passover, but the exact date is unknown. The Jewish holiday calendar is based on solar and lunar cycles and their holiday calendar’s feast days move each year. This presented a...
by B.L. Unkel | Apr 2, 2022 | Everything Else
Welcome to April 2. Did you survive yesterday’s April Fool’s Day jokes? Or are you one of those people who love to play the jokes? Did you know no one knows exactly when and where April Food’s Day originated? April 1, 1700, though, is the day it began its rise in...
