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New Hampshire Maple Custard

February 12, 2020

Some of the best maple syrup I have ever eaten in my entire life came from the Granite State of New Hampshire. During my Senate days, I helped the press secretary from Senator Judd Gregg’s office…

Wisconsin Cranberry Salsa

January 22, 2020

I know. It’s after the holidays and here I am posting a cranberry recipe. Is that so bad? If you try this cranberry salsa, you will be grateful I transcended the recipe-posting seasonal barriers to share…

Everything You Need to Know Before Election Day

January 10, 2020

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 Wild Rice Chicken Soup

January 8, 2020

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…

A Parent’s Guide to Impeachment

December 19, 2019

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…

Mamie Eisenhower Fudge

Mamie Eisenhower’s Fudge

December 3, 2019

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,…

Reagan Pumpkin Pecan Pie

Thanksgiving Recipe Favorites from the American Moms

November 19, 2019

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…

Illinois Pumpkin Bisque

Illinois Pumpkin Bisque

October 29, 2019

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…

Tips to get your kids ready for washington dc

Tips to Get Your Kids Ready for Washington, DC

May 14, 2019

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…

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