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September 17th is "National Monte Cristo Sandwich

September 17th is "National Monte Cristo Sandwich Day." No calories here. Nope. Not one. 😄😄

Here's an interesting site with a bit of history about this decadent treat: https://whatscookingamerica.net/history/sandwiches/montecristosandwich.htm

#MonteCristoDay

After a stressful day I needed something fast yet

After a stressful day I needed something fast yet comforting that used easy ingredients i had on hand. Voila! Scallops with capers and brown butter, collard greens sprinkled with a little apple cider vinegar, and fresh corn on the cob.

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September 16th is "National Guacamole Day." Yum! I

September 16th is "National Guacamole Day." Yum! I love a good guacamole but sadly I have one food allergy and one food prejudice that make it hard for me to find the perfect recipe. I am allergic to raw onions and I detest cilantro. To me, cilantro tastes like lemony soap. Yuck.

So - do you have a good recipe for guacamole that leaves out those two things? Inquiring minds want to know. 🥑🥑🥑

#NationalGuacamoleDay

September 15th is "National Linguine Day." There a

September 15th is "National Linguine Day." There are so many types of pasta! If you're like me, you might not really know much about the varieties, so here's a nice link. FYI - linguine is #17 on this website list:

https://www.nonnabox.com/types-of-pasta/

#NationalLinguineDay

Yes! I can definitely get into this day. It's "Nat

Yes! I can definitely get into this day. It's "National Cream Filled Donut Day."

What's your favorite filling for a donut?

#CreamFilledDonutDay

September 13th is "National Celiac Disease Awarene

September 13th is "National Celiac Disease Awareness Day."

The next time you hear someone request something "gluten free" please don't roll your eyes and assume they are being high maintenance. For many people, it is quite literally a matter of life or death.

Learn more here: https://celiac.org/

#CeliacDiseaseAwarenessDay

Using up "odds and ends" to create a colorful dinn

Using up "odds and ends" to create a colorful dinner. Spaghetti with bacon, scallops, grape tomatoes, collard greens, garlic, and butter.

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It's "National Chocolate Milkshake Day." I am not

It's "National Chocolate Milkshake Day." I am not a huge fan of this one - actually I don't much enjoy milkshakes at all.

What about you? What's your favorite milkshake flavor?

#ChocolateMilkshakeDay

Pork belly pintxos @autremondecafe #chicagosubur

Pork belly pintxos @autremondecafe

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Falafel fried shrimp with tahini sauce. @autremond

Falafel fried shrimp with tahini sauce. @autremondecafe

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September 9th is "National Wiener Schnitzel Day."

September 9th is "National Wiener Schnitzel Day." My Germanic heritage definitely says "Ja!" to this one. 😋 One of my favorite food/wine pairing combinations is this iconic dish paired with a good Austrian Grüner Veltliner.

Learn more about Wiener Schnitzel here: http://www.schnitzelfestnh.org/history-of-wiener-schnitzel/

#WienerSchnitzelDay

As we move closer to autumn, squash seems to be sh

As we move closer to autumn, squash seems to be showing up more in stores. Today is "National Acorn Squash Day." Personally, I'm not a huge fan of this one, but I am open to suggestions on how to best prepare it.

Do you have a good recipe?

#AcornSquashDay

It's "National Coffee Ice Cream Day." I love prett

It's "National Coffee Ice Cream Day." I love pretty much anything that tastes like coffee, and one of my all-time favorite ice cream flavors is Ben & Jerry's "Coffee Heath Bar Crunch."

#CoffeeIceCreamDay

September 5th is "National Cheese Pizza Day." To b

September 5th is "National Cheese Pizza Day." To be honest, I have never really understood the point of a cheese pizza. For me, a pizza needs at least some other kinds of ingredients.

What about you? Yes or no to cheese pizza?

#NationalCheesePizzaDay

Getting set for my first dinner party in nearly tw

Getting set for my first dinner party in nearly two years.

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September 4th is "National Macadamia Nut Day." I r

September 4th is "National Macadamia Nut Day." I realized while writing this post that I really don't know much about this particular nut. What is it? Where does it come from?

I know Wikipedia is not the 'end all be all' but this article is fairly helpful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macadamia

#MacadamiaNutDay

The first Friday in September is "National Chianti

The first Friday in September is "National Chianti Day." This is one of my favorite go-to Italian reds when I'm searching for a good pairing for tomato-based sauces. Most people think of Chianti in a fiasco, a bottle wrapped in a straw basket - but there's much more to this wine than you might think!

Learn more about this iconic wine here: https://www.winemag.com/2019/01/29/beginners-guide-chianti-chianti-classico/

#NationalChiantiDay

We end the month of August with "National Trail Mi

We end the month of August with "National Trail Mix Day." I have never been a huge fan of this, but if I do have some it's generally going to be homemade so that I know exactly what's in it.

Do you have a good trail mix recipe?

#NationalTrailMixDay

It's "National Toasted Marshmallow Day." I miss th

It's "National Toasted Marshmallow Day." I miss these! I haven't had a good toasted marshmallow in years. 😕

I am a fan of very, very toasty and black on the outside with the interior all melty and gooey. What about you?

#ToastedMarshmallowDay

August 29th is "National Lemon Juice Day." There s

August 29th is "National Lemon Juice Day." There seems to be no end to the things you can do with lemon juice. I not only use it in cooking but also in many of my homemade cleaning products.

And, of course, there's the joy of making your own limoncello. 🍋🍋🍋

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/limoncello-recipe-1916618

What's your favorite use for lemon juice?

#NationalLemonJuiceDay

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Tommy Hensel

Adventures in solo dining and solo travel with Tommy Hensel. Check out the website at https://www.tableforoneplease.com.

Join me as I demonstrate my favorite cocktail, the Aviation, and my favorite gin. I will also throw in a few handy wine & food pairing tips.

Thirsty Thursday with Tommy

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This week I share my mother's classic recipe for coconut cake, what I call her "Seven Day Coconut Cake."

Tasty Tuesday with Tommy - Coconut Cake

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In this episode, I feature the Black Manhattan and discuss the best temperatures for serving wine.

Thirsty Thursday with Tommy - Black Manhattan and wine temperatures

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Due to a power outage, I had to scuttle my normal Tuesday broadcast, so here we go with a second try. Join me as I demonstrate a quick, easy way to use up some of those pesky cucumbers that are likely filling your gardens about now.

Tasty Tuesday - the Wednesday editon: Freezer Pickles

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On this edition of "Thirsty Thursday" I talk about pairing wine with dessert. Then I demonstrate one of my favorite gin-based cocktails, The Last Word.

Thirsty Thursday with Tommy - Wine, Dessert, and The Last Word

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Join me at 6 p.m. Central every Tuesday for cooking demos, kitchen hacks, and handy tips.

Tasty Tuesday with Tommy

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In this episode, I show you a quick easy recipe for Green Pea Hummus that can then be converted into a great sauce for a cold vegetable pasta salad.

Tasty Tuesday with Tommy - Green Pea Hummus

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Join me for my newest series. Every Thursday that I am available to broadcast, I plan to go live to highlight my favorite cocktail recipes and provide some tips about wine and food/wine pairing.

World Premiere! Thirsty Thursday with Tommy

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Join me for my newest series. Every Tuesday that I am available to broadcast, I plan to go live to highlight my favorite kitchen tips and some tasty (and easy) recipes.

World Premiere! Tasty Tuesday with Tommy

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