One of my resolutions for 2026 was to live in the moment (I read that was a sign of being a successful adult.) Being successful was also defined as being happy. For those reasons, I decided to celebrate every day. Being of limited imagination, I turned to the ubiquitous experts of the internet. There are…
Well, shoot fire, it’s me, Leland. With a fresh RC Cola in one hand and a moon pie in the other just to tell y’all about Christmas in Florida. Now, I know what you’re thinkin’: “Leland, ain’t Christmas s’posed to have snow, chimneys, and folks wearin’ enough layers to look like the Michelin Man?” Not…
Holiday hosting is a fun way to welcome loved ones. Opportunities to host abound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, and savvy hosts know how useful an expansive culinary repertoire can be during a time of year when it’s common to enjoy home cooked meals with loved ones. Simple but flavorful meals are a holiday…
Seafood may not be synonymous with holiday dinners, which tend to feature traditional fare like turkey, roasts and pasta. But seafood makes a perfect offering come the holiday season, particularly for those living in coastal regions where access to fresh food taken directly from nearby waters adds much to dinnertime. Holiday hosts who want to…
Kids know that cookies are a vital component of the holiday season. Come bedtime on Christmas Eve, youngsters want to make sure Santa Claus gets all the nourishment he needs to continue delivering presents to kids all over the globe. That sustenance is often provided in cookie form. With that in mind, families who want…
Holiday shopping poses some unique challenges each December. The “perfect gift” can be elusive, particularly when shopping for loved ones who seemingly have it all. When confronted with such conundrums, holiday shoppers are urged to keep a familiar and reliable option in mind to save themselves the frustration of finding the perfect gift. Food makes…
Food helps to set the festive atmosphere that has become synonymous with the holiday season. Celebrants asked to recall their fondest memories of the holiday season undoubtedly would point to nights spent surrounded by loved ones at the family dinner table, which serves as a testament to the unifying power of food during a special…
A little indulgence is par for the course come the holiday season. That’s especially true in relation to baked goods, which find their way into entertaining areas at office parties, family gatherings and school functions. Treats are indeed part of what makes the holiday season a special time of year. This year, families can whip…
We take them for granted. They have been around for more than 5,000 years. Depending on your perspective, they gave civilization leisure or simply more time to work. Days were no longer sun-up to sun-down. The earliest candles, fire on a stick, allowed exploration and dispelled fear of the dark. Used nearly universally in religious…
As I sit upon this quiet hill, with the sun dipping low behind the distant trees. My mind drifts back to a time when the world was a storm of chaos and courage. Today, the 4th of July, a day when Americans gather with joy and pride, I find my heart heavy yet full, remembering…
