By Julie Tomascik Are you superstitious? Want to start the New Year off right? Then, enjoy these five foods that are supposed to bring you good luck for the next 365 days. Or so tradition says. Grapes. Those who manage to eat 12 grapes before the clock stops chiming will get extra good luck and [...]
By Julie Tomascik Hard candy—it’s the age-old sweet taste of Christmas. And one that’s steeped in tradition for my husband’s family. Every December, you’ll find them with gloves on, ready to make—and eat—hard candy. It’s a family legacy, started by “PawPaw” Vito Riola when he bought the candy-making shop in Cameron in 1930. Every year [...]
By Kelly Bogard The other day, Butters and I were talking about her Christmas stocking. As we placed it on the mantel, I told her about things I remember Santa leaving in mine. Instead of candy, we would get fruit and nuts, apples and oranges, along with still-in-the-shell walnuts, pecans and a hazelnut or two. [...]
By Julie Tomascik Nine days, 206 hours or 12,360 minutes. However you choose to look at it, Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re anything like me, you haven’t started—much less finished—your shopping. And if there’s a farmer or rancher on your list, you may have absolutely no idea what to buy. Trust me. [...]
By Kelly Bogard Between holiday parties and church activities, we're staying pretty busy this December. But, despite our busy schedules, it's the time of year when I want to give something sweet to our friends and neighbors. Years ago, I had time to make all kinds of cute baskets with several sweet treats. These days, [...]
