Kwanzaa was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach, in 1966. Following the Watts riots in Los Angeles, Dr. Karenga searched for ways to bring African-Americans together as a community. He founded US, a cultural organization, and researched African “first fruit” (harvest) celebrations. Karenga […]
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The Famous Christmas Letter From Virginia O’Hanlon
In 1897, Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the editor of the New York Sun and asked if there really was a Santa Claus. Here is her letter and the response: Dear Editor, I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in the […]
Two Santas
Since the next several days will be filled with last minute shopping and cooking, I just want to say Merry Christmas to all my readers who celebrate the joy of the Christmas season. Here are a couple photos I would like to share with you. The one on the left is me, the other is my mother. […]
Hearty Fare for the Official First Day of Winter (and surprise give-away!)
What better way to officially start winter than by making a big pot of a hearty soup or stew? No one does it better than Bernard Clayton, Jr. I adore this man and his books, as you can read from some of my former blogs. Bernard and his award-winning books are highly respected and always […]
Christmas Past
Better Homes and Gardens is one of the most trusted names in America. The magazines and books can always be trusted to offer the best recipes, craft ideas, and makes everything seem possible to do or make. As I was browsing through the Christmas area of my cookbook collection, I came across this one from 1966. […]
Cookbook Giveaway for the Week of 12-20-10
There will be many parties and family gatherings the next couple weekends, so here are two more books for ideas. You can never go wrong with nuts; it is easy to grab a handful to munch on while chatting with friends. The Party Nuts book is filled with recipes for spicy, sweet, and savory nuts like […]
