Many say that the origin of Halloween lays in Ireland. Samhain (pronounced Sow – in) is the Irish festival of the dead. Samhain also welcomes in the winter cold, celebrates the end of the harvest, and demarcates the spiritual New Year for many. Samhain is now celebrated as Halloween, and most Irish families celebrate the day like […]
Holidays & Seasonal
5 Healthy Burgers for the Fourth of July
The summertime is coming, and Fourth of July celebrations are sure to see us basking in the glory of the sunshine. Grilling is a perfect Fourth of July past time, and looking forward to a juicy burger hot off the grill often steals the show. I’m not one to be a party pooper – I […]
Easy Romantic Meals for Two
Guess what? It’s raining in Seattle. Nothing makes me want to stay at home and cuddle more than a rainy weekend. And, dreary as it may sound, a rainy weekend can actually be quite romantic. You might have to venture out of the house for some ingredients, but otherwise, stay in and cook one of […]