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Read more about the article A GOOD EGG

A GOOD EGG

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:April 14, 2025
  • Post category:Blog/Celebrate/Ideas/Monthly Newsletter/Taste
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Look no further for some interesting tid-bits about eggs along with tried and true recipes and things to know about buying, storing and boiling the perfect eggs.

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Read more about the article SLAINTE!

SLAINTE!

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:March 14, 2025
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Just like the French toast, "Santé", the Italian toast "Salute" and "Salude" in Spanish, the Irish toast, "Slainte", (pronounced "slawn-che), meaning "Health". So here is to your health and to a spectacular St. Paddy's Day celebration!

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Read more about the article Top Soup Recipes for National Soup Month

Top Soup Recipes for National Soup Month

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:January 4, 2025
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January is NATIONAL SOUP MONTH so I am talking about a spectacular collection of steaming, scrumptious and seriously satisfying SOUP recipes to try today!

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Read more about the article Discovering Norwegian Culture: From Julebukking to Lefse

Discovering Norwegian Culture: From Julebukking to Lefse

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:June 24, 2024
  • Post category:Blog/Ideas/Monthly Newsletter/Taste/Travel
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Every year, around the 4th of July, we take a road trip to visit my husband's family.

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Read more about the article NATIONAL DONUT DAY an idea
Make this wonderfully light and delicious donuts! These recipes are sure to please.

NATIONAL DONUT DAY an idea

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:May 31, 2024
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Originally introduced by the Salvation Army to honor those of their members who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June each year.

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Read more about the article BEEing GREEN

BEEing GREEN

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:April 12, 2024
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Beeing that April 22nd is Earth Day, it's a great opportunity to learn about BEES. What do they do for us, what can we do for them and how do we get involved in their care?

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Read more about the article LEAPING into February

LEAPING into February

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:February 2, 2024
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I am happy to report that winter is getting closer to being over! In fact, just this morning, Punxsutawney Phil predicted that we will have an early spring!

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Read more about the article SPRINKLE an idea

SPRINKLE an idea

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:August 28, 2023
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What is a baby sprinkle? While a baby shower is usually thrown for a first baby, a baby sprinkle typically celebrates a family’s second (or more) child and has fewer guests. Think of it in terms of rain: a sprinkle of rain has less rainfall and doesn’t last as long as a rain shower.

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Read more about the article ICE CREAM an idea

ICE CREAM an idea

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:July 15, 2023
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Did you know that more ice cream is sold on Sunday than any other day of the week? July is National Ice Cream Month and I have recipes!

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Read more about the article CARNIVAL

CARNIVAL

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:February 20, 2023
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Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival, has a moveable date and may occur on any Tuesday from February 3rd to March 9th. It always falls 46 days before Easter.

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