Category Archives: Life

Summer picnic

The long-awaited summer is finally here, time for camping and picnics, fishing, or just being outdoors. And with that grilling naturally goes hand in hand. Whether you like shish kebab or chicken skewers, chicken wings, fish or meat steaks, burgers or even just grilled vegetables, the main thing is to prepare in advance and marinate. Vegetables are great for grilling...
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Our trip to wineries

My husband and I  along with our friends recently have visited a number of local wineries.  Each winery has unique wines and specialities, some have better whites and some have amazing fruit wines. Not only is the wine wonderful, but they also have a great events like live music, vineyard tours or special dinners from the chef. At each winery the setting is...
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Cinco de Mayo

Some people think that Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican Independence Day (16 September), but it is not, Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico to celebrate the victory of Mexican forces over the French army at the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862. It's interesting, but the holiday is celebrated more in the United States, especially in the...
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Cooking with Kids

The best way to teach a child to try and eat healthy food as well as be exposed to a variety of flavors, is to cook together, explaining about the ingredients, the recipe and food. This is great way to bring the family together, and parents' life becomes much easier because after awhile kids become a real helpers and....
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