Monthly Archives: June 2020
The Incredible Egg
Did you know that East Indian history indicates that wild fowl were domesticated as early as 3200 B.C. Egyptian and Chinese records show that fowl were laying eggs for man in 1400 B.C. and Europe has had...
Our Favorite Forecast: Ellis County Weather
Real quick before we dive into the interview with Kevin Crouch, the founder and operator of Ellis County Weather... I think it's a fun fact for you to know that Kevin is my cousin. My dad and...
National Pralines Day / National Flying Saucer/UFO Day
National Pralines Day
June 24
There are three main types of pralines: Belgian, French and American. Belgian pralines are also known as soft-center Belgian chocolates, “Belgian chocolate fondants” and “chocolate bonbons” in English-speaking countries. They were first introduced by Jean...
Cardiff Castle – A Castle Of A Different Sort
Cardiff, Wales, with its impressive castle, was the last stop on our whirlwind tour of the country. Many reviewers advised not to visit the city, but we found it to be charming with lots to do.
We had...
National Typing Day / National Eat At A Food...
National Typing Day
June 23
Some interesting facts about typing are: The first commercially successful typewriter was patented by Sholes, Glidden and Soule 150 years ago in 1868. Sholes and Glidden also designed the first QWERTY keyboard in 1873....
Turkey, Pork, & Pineapple Tostadas
Sometimes this is my process of thinking for what to do for dinner...
I had some @jennieo Turkey & @hillbillynutrition Pork thawed. Then I thought, "hmmm I haven’t tried the Tostadas with Pineapple salsa from my Defined Dish cookbook" ... I have...
Her Story: Elizabeth Glidewell
Doing a difficult job and doing it well
Many would agree that law enforcement is among the most unsafe and difficult jobs. It’s certainly not a job just anyone can handle.
Waxahachie Police Department detective Elizabeth Glidewell has, perhaps,...
National Seashell Day / International Yoga Day
National Seashell Day
June 21
Mollusks use calcium carbonate and proteins, secreted from their mantles to build their shells. As a mollusk grows, so does its exoskeleton. Seashells can be plain and smooth (think clamshells) or come adorned...
Celebrating Summer – Squash and Tomatoes
One of the best things about summer is the glorious bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables available from the grocery store, farmer’s market or maybe even your own backyard. It is the perfect time to celebrate these...
World Refugee Day / World Juggling Day
World Refugee Day
June 20
According to the UNHCR, there are 65.3 million forcibly displaced people around the world. On average, 42,500 people per day flee their homes to seek protection within the borders of their own country or other countries. Each...
