Why are all things green on St Patrick’s Day? Well, green started to represent Ireland because of its nickname, “The Emerald Isle”. Green is also found in Ireland’s flag. The green shamrock was used by St. Patrick to teach people about the Holy Trinity. But the best folklore pertains to […]

February 26th recognizes all things pistachio. It’s National Pistachio Day! It is a day that has been set aside for all pistachio lovers to eat their favorite nut all day long. For those who do not eat pistachios, buy some and give them to someone who does. Crack them open […]

In-shell pistachios are awesome because they’re so versatile. Seriously, they’re macho enough to hang for game day and inviting enough to keep you company on Valentine’s Day. Plus, you get 49 nuts in one serving! Now, that’s a deal! The Valentine’s Day Pairing The combination is Heart of the Desert […]

It’s the New Year and you are considering what was good and bad in the previous year. You’re contemplating how you want to fill your 365 page book in the new year. This is all normal and maybe even expected behavior, as we are presented with a fresh slate each […]

Your house is all decorated, you are feeling the season of giving and you want to share it with friends and family. Now what? Start with your guest list: It’s time to figure out who you want to invite. With this list, it’s important to think about your space. If […]

The holidays present a dizzying array of demands — parties, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining. Stress and depression can creep up on you and ruin your holidays. Proper planning, being realistic, and seeking support can help ward off the woes of the holidays. With some practical tips, you can minimize […]

Gift cards as gifts are a controversial topic. Some say they are the best gift because the receiver can buy exactly what they want with them. Others say they are impersonal and require no thought. After much reading on the topic and running our own polls, this is what we […]

What do you do for Thanksgiving? Many people have their traditions set in making a big meal with family around. That doesn’t work for everyone though. Perhaps you don’t have much family or they are far away. Maybe you hate to cook or don’t have the time to spend two […]