Sure, you can argue that THE only real important date in the election this year is Election Day itself: November 3rd. But if you really want to be informed and do your part, other dates matter…
Minnesota and wild rice. Did you know it was a thing? In fact, wild rice is the official state grain–also a thing–of Minnesota. Apparently at one time all the wild rice produced in the entire world…
Impeachment. It may conjure images of distrust and scandal, it’s a topic you’d rather just avoid, and it is almost always confusing. If those are thoughts coming from adults, then what are kids supposed to think about it? Whether…
First Lady Mamie Eisenhower’s recipe for fudge was published soon after she became First Lady in 1953. The fudge recipe was an immediate hit with American families. It consequently became dubbed “Mamie’s Million Dollar Fudge.” It’s simple to make,…
Each of these Thanksgiving recipes graced the dinner tables of some of our most famous presidents (and are also reader favorites) and will strike up some fun conversations this Thanksgiving. Sure, anyone can serve plain old stuffing or pecan…
Have you ever wondered where all that canned pumpkin comes from that we use so liberally this time of year? The answer is… Illinois. That’s right! Illinois produces over 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins every year– that’s…
Do you ever take the time to really explore where you live? I’m not talking about visiting the local mall and knowing the latest retailers in town. I’m talking about really knowing the personality of where you…
Do you have a vacation planned with your family to Washington, D.C. soon? Our nation’s capital is one of those places where a little prep work can go a long way to making your visit just…
Did you know this week the U.S. celebrates National Volunteer Week? It’s a weeklong celebration dedicated to the power that volunteering can have in our lives and our communities. So let’s chat community service for a second.…
The original recipe for this Acorn Squash and Leek Soup was from the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum and is now printed in the cookbook, Eating with Uncle Sam: Recipes and Historical Bites from the National…
