The beginning of May marks Cinco de Mayo. Some might not realize it, but the holiday Cinco De Mayo, celebrated on the 5th of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. The celebratory day (much like our own 4th of July here in the United States) is celebrated with delicious Mexican food. We eat a lot of Mexican … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Slow Cooker Maple Glazed Ham
Did you know you could cook a ham in the slow cooker? Yes, it’s true, and I promise you, it will come out so juicy and tender you will never cook your holiday ham any other way. The key to cooking ham in the slow cooker is using a semi-boneless smoked half ham. Make sure it’s a whole ham and not a pre-sliced spiral cut ham. Trust me, if you use a pre-sliced ham it will be … [Read more...]
Police Respond To Suspicious Person
Police Respond To Suspicious Person Police responded to a “suspicious person” at a local coffee shop Thursday. Witnesses claim that a middle-aged man entered the coffee shop empty handed at approximately 8:30 a.m., ordered a regular coffee and then sat at a table and drank it. Fellow patrons were suspicious when they noticed the man didn’t have a laptop, smart phone, … [Read more...]
Katie’s Cucina: Sweet Potato Loaded Irish Fries
Who says you have to go to a pub to indulge in pub food? You can enjoy pub food at home. Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day by making these sweet potato loaded Irish fries. Loaded fries make for a perfect after-school snack, before-dinner appetizer, or maybe just a quick weekend lunch. My sweet potato loaded Irish fries are especially delicious around St. Patrick’s Day when the … [Read more...]
Retired ‘Punxsutawney Phil’ Predicts 2016 Winter
“Oh sure,” exclaimed Phil, “I used to be famous.” We caught up with the former Punxsutawney Phil in his retirement home in The Villages just north of Orlando for his take on this year’s winter and to learn a little about his life. “My given name is Eugene and I’m originally from Scranton. I changed it to Phil and moved to Punxsutawney when I decided to get into weather … [Read more...]