Columbus Day is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October. The holiday is celebrated with feasts, parades and other activities as most people are off from work and school.
Just like Christmas and Thanksgiving, Halloween is a time for making lots of yummy things to eat. But the recipes are a bit different from those other two traditional holidays. Here are a couple that trick-or-treaters will appreciate.
Andesteg is a wonderful recipe to use with wild duck in season. It is also a recipe to try when you want to give your thanksgiving or Christmas celebrations international flair.
In many Irish American households in the United States, Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17 with a family gathering and a corned beef and cabbage dinner.
Spaniards enjoy a long Christmas season. Though seasonal shopping and decoration hanging start here well in December, later than other places in the world, celebrations really encompass the whole twelve days. Are you ready for your Spanish Christmas?
Think of Easter and what comes to mind? Baskets, yes. Egg hunts and the Easter bunny. To be sure. But for many both young and old it's a chance to enjoy some fine treats. With Christmas more than two months past, even the thought is delicious.
Ham is a traditional Easter meat that can form the centerpiece of an easy-to-fix meal. A 6-pound ham takes a while to cook, but is ultra-easy to prepare and there is a great apple chutney recipe to go with it.
Holiday meals are special occasions which usually call for a festive bottle of wine. Traditional holiday meals often include either ham or turkey, which causes some debate, and confusion, over what wine should be served.