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10 Things to Do in the Black Hills of South Dakota

June 18, 2021

If you’re planning on visiting the gorgeous Black Hills of South Dakota, here are a few places worthy of a stop. Mount Rushmore. There are far more places to visit in the Black Hills besides those…

Lady Bird Johnson’s Barbecue Sauce

April 20, 2021

If anyone knew how to do Texas barbecue right, it was Lady Bird Johnson. She and her husband, the 36th president of the United States, loved entertaining at their Johnson City, Texas ranch, where steak ruled…

Barbara Bush’s Mushroom Quiche

April 13, 2021

Barbara Bush had a lot of recipes to share during her years of public service. She had to– with five kids of her own she had a lot of mouths to feed. Mrs. Bush is well…

Michelle Obama’s White Bean Salad

April 6, 2021

In her first years at the White House, Michelle Obama planted her own vegetable garden as a way to show her commitment to healthy eating– particularly for kids. This recipe for White Bean Salad is from…

Jill Biden’s Chicken Parmesan

March 17, 2021

President Joe Biden knows what he likes. His favorite go-to foods are simple: Pasta and ice cream. In fact, this tasty Chicken Parmesan is a staple in the Biden home. “Joe is not allowed in my…

Inauguration Ideas for Kids

January 18, 2021

What is an inauguration anyway? What’s an inauguration and why do we have them? Well, an inauguration is a long standing American tradition. It’s a big ceremony held at the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the beginning…

Trump Biden Mud Pie

Biden-Trump Mud Pie

November 2, 2020

We thought we’d push aside all the political mudslinging from your feed and opt for something better instead: mud pie. More specifically, Biden-Trump Mud Pie. We combined one of Donald Trump’s favorite foods (Oreos) with one…

Tennessee Chocolate Chess Pie

October 21, 2020

My first taste of Chess Pie came during my days working for Senator Bob Bennett from Utah– we had a lone Tennessean working in the office who would make Chess Pie whenever our staff held a…

What to do when you don’t know who to vote for . . .

October 8, 2020

This election season has so many people scratching their heads! It’s a presidential election that appears to be like no other– huge issues on the table in a race between two men who are two of…

Ohio Buckeyes

September 29, 2020

Ever heard of buckeyes? Buckeye candy is an Ohio tradition— a sweet ball traditionally made with peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar then dipped in melted chocolate– leaving a bit of the peanut butter exposed to…

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