The New Year is a time for a new start. We leave behind last year’s baggage and look to a brighter future while having a good meal and some drinks with family and friends. Be careful about what you eat, though. You just might ruin your entire new year before it even starts by putting …
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Do you know the truth about Jared the Subway guy? If you thought he got into trouble for being a pot smoker, then you’ll be shocked when you hear the truth. Yes, it’s true. Jared lost 245 pounds after eating Subway sandwiches. He inspired millions. And he’s a pedophile. This is the truth about Jared. …
If you don’t want to use ingredients like shredded beef suet or currants to make Christmas pudding, then this recipe might be less weird for you. Do you think you’d try it? Soaked, dried Fruits 3/4 cup golden raisins 3/4 cup chopped cherries 2/3 cup mixed dried fruit or citrus peel 3/4 cup chopped dried …
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Do you make Christmas baskets? The best part about them is you can use and decorate any basket, add whatever you like and personalize each and every detail if you really want to! Cookie Basket Of course, a cookie basket at Christmas time is an absolute classic. Bake some traditional Christmas cookies like peanut butter kisses, …
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What do you prepare for your Christmas dinner? Have you ever made Christmas Pudding? Origins: This sweet dish originally came from the United Kingdom. The ingredients were considered more accessible, affordable and easy to keep on hand for any special occasion or a treat. What Is It: This traditional Christmas dessert is made with nuts, …
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Fun facts or trivia questions, it doesn’t matter what you call them. Do you know these? The world’s fastest growing plant is bamboo. Michael Jackson was called the Kind of Pop. A candle’s flame is hot and blue in zero gravity. In Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew”, Petruchio’s manservant was called Grumia. The Guinness …
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It’s almost December and these weird holidays are the first holidays to celebrate this month. Will you enjoy any of these days as a holiday? December 1st National Pie Day. A classic pecan pie would be so delicious. Will you have pie to celebrate the first day of the month of December? Rosa Parks Day …
Knowing what you’re eating is a big part of having an enjoyable meal. Sure, it’s sometimes fun to give weird foods a blind taste test, but usually, people want to know what they put in their mouths. In some cases, however, knowing the name of the dish doesn’t help you at all. Many dishes have …
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These common 60s foods are considered strange but have held onto their popularity. Did you grow up eating these foods or have you been eating them again more recently? Jell-O Salad As a kid, dessert was often Jell-o with canned fruit in it and honestly, it was pretty delicious. A great combination is lime Jell-o …
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These holidays come after Thanksgiving and they are fun to celebrate, too. Which ones will you take part in? November 24th: You’re Welcomegiving Day. The day after Thanksgiving is a day of you’re welcome. But if you want to switch it up, try out these: It was our pleasure. We were honored to do it. …
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