Topic: Holiday

One of my favorite holidays for getting together and enjoying the warmer weather is Memorial Day - actually it's one of the holidays that seem to last the entire weekend which is even better!

With the all the get togethers and outings, you might be wondering what to bring. Here are some of my favorite Memorial Day dishes;

• Aztec Corn Salad
• Cherry Quinoa Salad (pg. 122, EHH)
• Cajun Potato Salad (pg. 237, EHH)
• Southwestern Macaroni Salad (pg. 183, HHC …

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican culture, heritage, and symbols. But did you know that most Cinco de Mayo celebrations occur outside of Mexico? While Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrating the Mexican victory over the French that occurred on May 5, 1862 (according to wikipedia) only the Mexican state of Puebla - where the battle took place - celebrates it.

Here are a few HH recipes that are perfect for a Cinco de Mayo celebration:

• Aztec …

A Herbie on Facebook suggested we write a post with easter basket suggestions. Here's a post for plant-based (vegan) Easter brunch or dinner ideas.

Here are some ideas for your plant-based (vegan) Easter Basket:

• Plastic Easter Eggs
• Bamboo Easter Basket
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Easter Rubber Ducks
• Easter Egg Matching Game
• Silly Putty
• Slinky
• Lego Easter Bunny
• Aerobie Pro Ring
• Butterfly Kite
• sweetriot Chocolate Bars
• Vegan and GF Dark Chocolate Bunny
• Baby Carrots

Sweet & Sara also makes a vegan marshmallow …

Springtime brings new beginnings, warmer weather, and more choices when it comes to fresh, seasonal produce. Plus I can finally ride my bike! 

This time of year also means Easter for many of us. Although Scott, Courtney & I haven’t celebrated Easter too seriously in the past, we’re having family visit this year and it’s a very special and spiritual holiday for them.

Here are some of my menu plans and suggestions for Easter:

For brunch we'll likely have;

• Greens …

Tomorrow is St Patrick's Day! One of the most celebrated saint's days in the world, with cities sponsoring parades and other festivities throughout the weekend. It's a day all about the green! Green clothes, shamrocks, drinks and food.

These Green Gobblin Muffins are a great way to start off the day, and get in a few extra greens too. They are super fast to mix together & pop into the oven. They'll be done before you know it.

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