Like millions of other Americans, we’ll be traveling this holiday weekend to spend Thanksgiving at my cousin’s home in Goshen, NY. (It’s in the Hudson Valley, not too far from West Point.) Apparently, everyone else will be...
Read MoreHalloween is coming! I hope you’ve stocked up on goodies for the trick or treaters. I picked up several big bags of candy a few weeks ago, and made sure to hide it from my family members.
Unfortunately, after buying all that candy and then having it in the house these past weeks I’ve been really tempted to raid the bags. I keep saying to myself no one’s …
Read MoreOne of my favorite fall activities is to pack up the family and take a ride to the Hudson Valley section of New York to check out the fall foliage. For us “leaf peepers” there is nothing better than seeing all the bright colors...
Read MoreNow that fall is here, it seems like all things are turning to pumpkin. Or at least pumpkin flavoring! When I went food shopping last week, as I went down the aisles of my local grocery store I noticed a wide variety of products...
Read MoreOn behalf of everyone here at NCP, I just want to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Try not to eat too much! I know I’ll be using some of the recipes that some panelists were nice enough to send me. And then the fun begins (or...
Read MoreIt’s really hard to believe, but next week is Thanksgiving. Where does the time go?! Anyway, a few weeks ago I had asked for your help with some recipes. Well, we received a number of recipes, and I’d like to share a few with...
Read MoreToday is Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended World War I in 1918. Commemorated as Armistice Day beginning the...
Read MoreThis is such a crazy time of year, with so much going on. Halloween just ended, next week is the election, and before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here. Speaking of Halloween, boy did I buy a lot of Halloween candy. But it...
Read MoreNext Monday is Halloween. I hope you’re ready! We finally had time to get costumes: My daughter will be Elsa from Frozen, and my son is going as Darth Vader. (I’m dressing up, too. I’m going as a pirate. My husband will be...
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but I’ve already picked up some treats for the children who’ll be Trick or Treating on Halloween. I bought a variety of candies, mostly things that I love but try to limit eating during the rest of the...
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