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May 17th is "National Walnut Day." I have found ov

May 17th is "National Walnut Day." I have found over the years that walnuts seem to be either a "love" or "detest" kind of thing for people. I must admit, a little does go a long way for me on this one.

I enjoy them candied on a good salad, and for cocktails one of my favorite bitters is a Black Walnut Bitters, especially in a good Manhattan.

What's your favorite way to use walnuts?

#NationalWalnutDay

There are very few food items that create as much

There are very few food items that create as much passionate conflict as barbecue - particularly in the Southern part of the USA. I grew up in central South Carolina, so my personal preference is for pulled pork with BBQ sauce that is mustard-based.

Let the drama commence now as everyone goes up in flames about how wrong or right I am! LOL

I am sure everyone out there has a passionate opinion about the "perfect" BBQ. What's your preference?

#NationalBarbecueDay

May 15 is "National Chocolate Chip Day." What's y

May 15 is "National Chocolate Chip Day."

What's your favorite way to use chocolate chips that does not include a cookie? That's a challenge, right?

#ChocolateChipDay

Yes! A good buttermilk biscuit makes me wanna slap

Yes! A good buttermilk biscuit makes me wanna slap my mama! (It's a Southern thing - look it up, y'all). This is a day I can definitely celebrate. And if you don't enjoy a good buttermilk biscuit, then all I can say is, "Well, bless your heart."

#ButtermilkBiscuitDay

May 13 is "National Apple Pie Day." I must admit,

May 13 is "National Apple Pie Day."

I must admit, I am not a huge fan of apple pie. I have yet to find a recipe that isn't - well - boring. I will say that when I do have a 'traditional' piece of this pie, I love to melt sharp cheddar cheese on it. That gives me the sweet/salty/savory combo that I love.

If you have a great recipe, please share it. Maybe you can convert me!

#NationalApplePieDay

Do we need an actual "day" for this? It's "Nationa

Do we need an actual "day" for this? It's "National Eat What You Want Day" on May 11.

I pretty much eat whatever I want most of the time. Still, if you are someone who watches your diet carefully, maybe today is a good "cheat day" for you!

#EatWhatYouWantDay

Its' "National Shrimp Day." This is my favorite of

Its' "National Shrimp Day." This is my favorite of all sea foods. I spent many a fun day on the beach in North Carolina enjoying friends, fun, and a major amount of boiled shrimp (and crabs, too).

Do you have a favorite shrimp recipe? If so, share it with us!

#NationalShrimpDay

May 9 is "National Moscato Day." Most people think

May 9 is "National Moscato Day." Most people think about the sparkling style of this wine, but the Moscato grape is incredibly versatile!

Read this article for insights into the 5 primary styles of Moscato: https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/moscato-wine/

What's your preference?

#NationalMoscatoDay

This is one of my favorite pies! May 8 is "Nation

This is one of my favorite pies!

May 8 is "National Coconut Cream Pie Day." I must admit, as much as I love it, I have never made one! Who has a great recipe?

#CoconutCreamPieDay

May 7 is "National Roast Leg of Lamb Day." I have

May 7 is "National Roast Leg of Lamb Day."

I have never made this! Does anyone have a great recipe?

#RoastLegOfLambDay

Ooh la la! C'est magnifique! May 6 is "National C

Ooh la la! C'est magnifique!

May 6 is "National Crepe Suzette Day." Here's a link to a video of the great Julia Child making this iconic treat: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/videos/category/arts-culture/julia-child-makes-crepe-suzette/

#CrepeSuzetteDay

May 4 is "National Orange Juice Day." How do you p

May 4 is "National Orange Juice Day." How do you prefer yours? I like the kind with pulp if I'm buying "over the counter." If I am doing fresh-squeezed, then I don't love the pulp. Not sure why!

#NationalOrangeJuiceDay

Here's another day that I can definitely get behin

Here's another day that I can definitely get behind! YUM! May 2 is "National Truffle Day."

What's your favorite decadent chocolately truffle combination?

#NationalTruffleDay

We end the month of April with "National Raisin Da

We end the month of April with "National Raisin Day." I am not a huge fan of raisins just alone. I prefer them cooked into other dishes, particularly if they are allowed to rehydrate a bit.

What's your favorite raisin-centric recipe?

#NationalRaisinDay

April 29 is "National Shrimp Scampi Day." This is

April 29 is "National Shrimp Scampi Day." This is another old-school favorite - butter, garlic, white wine, shrimp. Yum!

When was the last time you tried this one?

#NationalShrimpScampiDay

It's "National Blueberry Pie Day." This is one of

It's "National Blueberry Pie Day." This is one of my personal favorite pies but I have never baked one! I must admit, I always think about "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and the fate of Violet Beauregarde when I think about blueberry pie. LOL

Does anyone have a good recipe?

#BlueberryPieDay

April 27 is "National Prime Rib Day." This is anot

April 27 is "National Prime Rib Day." This is another thing that I realize I have never cooked at home! I order it frequently at restaurants and I am definitively in the rare camp.

Has anyone made it? Is it easy? Tips/tricks?

#NationalPrimeRibDay

It's "National Pretzel Day." There are so many opt

It's "National Pretzel Day." There are so many options for pretzel snacks out there, but I do love a big, warm, freshly-cooked pretzel.

My dip of choice is a spicy mustard, but I can be talked into cheese, too. What's your favorite dip for a warm pretzel?

#NationalPretzelDay

It's "National Jelly Bean Day." Long before Bertie

It's "National Jelly Bean Day." Long before Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans became a 'thing' I was already a huge fan of mixed jelly bean flavors.

I tend towards the citrusy flavors, but I am also on team licorice. I don't like licorice mixed with other flavors, but alone it's surprisingly appealing to me!

What are your favorite jelly bean flavors?

#NationalJellyBeanDay

Here's another fun retro item! It's "National Pine

Here's another fun retro item! It's "National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day."

Anyone of my generation or older probably had a bunch of these in the 60s and 70s.

When was the last time you either baked or sampled one of these? I think I might just have to make one now - for the sake of childhood nostalgia!

#PineappleUpsideDownCakeDay

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

Join Tommy for another live cooking/cocktail demo . . . followed by the live raffle to give away an amazing knife set from Pampered Chef!

Table For One, Please: Episode 23 - Reviving a corpse with pimento cheese

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Join Tommy as he prepares once of the newest Pampered Chef recipes - Orecchiette with Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli

Table For One, Please: Episode 22 - Orecchiette with Brussels Sprouts and Broccoli

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Join Tommy for a live demo at 6 p.m. Central on Thursday, April 8.

Table for One, Please: Episode 21 - Bacon-wrapped dates and aquafaba

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A quick, easy vegan-friendly side dish from the Pampered Chef catalog. For the full recipe, visit https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/tommyhensel/recipe/Side+Dishes/Featured/Roasted+Carrots+With+Pistachios/1712166

Table For One, Please: Episode 20 - Roasted Carrots with Pistachios

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Follow along as Tommy shows you his personal recipe and techniques for creating the perfect paella!

Table For One, Please: Episode 19 - Paella de Tommy

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Join Pampered Chef consultant Tommy Hensel on Tuesday, 3/16 at 6 p.m. Central time for a live demo featuring both food and a cocktail (or two). Check out Jan's party page at https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/jantraughber0315.

Live cooking demo with Tommy Hensel for Jan's Virtual Pampered Chef party

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Join me in the kitchen Monday 3/8 at 7 p.m. as I welcome special guests from DuPagePads to support Taste of Hope week, and help end homelessness in our community. I will be preparing some veggie friendly favorites to enjoy including Curried Carrot Salad, Vegetable "Gratin", Gingered Fruit, and an Aviation Cocktail. Want to learn more about DuPagePads, Taste of Hope week, and how you can help? Visit https://e.givesmart.com/s/:jmMlaGMxqpE/e/k3L/

Veggie Friendly Cooking with Tommy Hensel

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Join Pampered Chef consultant Tommy Hensel on Wednesday 3/10 at 6 p.m. Eastern time for a live demo featuring both food and a special St. Patrick's Day cocktail. Be sure to check out Laura's party page at https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/laurajones0308

Live cooking & cocktail demo for Laura's virtual Pampered Chef party

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Join me for a live cooking/cocktail demo to kick off Lisa's weeklong virtual Pampered Chef party. I will post recipes and ingredients in advance in case anyone wants to prepare food and/or cocktails along with me.

Kickoff to Lisa's virtual Pampered Chef party

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