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Cooking by the seat of my Pants details our (mis)adventures in cooking and provides a little bit of insigt on the life and loves of an expatriate Californian in Texas

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• National Molasses Bar Day

  Posted on Friday February 8th, 2008 at 00:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for February 8th, 2008 Today is National Molasses Bar Day I have nothing to say to this one.  I'm not at all a fan of molasses in any amount that I can really taste t...

• National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

  Posted on Thursday February 7th, 2008 at 00:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for February 7th, 2008 Today is National Fettuccine Alfredo Day I think like most Americans, my first experience with pasta that wasn’t smothered in Marinara sa...

• National Frozen Yogurt Day,

  Posted on Wednesday February 6th, 2008 at 07:08 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for February 6th, 2008 Today is National Frozen Yogurt Day I remember the first time I heard the words “Frozen Yogurt”.  I was just shy being a teenager ...

• National Chocolate Fondue Day

  Posted on Monday February 4th, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for February 5th, 2008 Today is National Chocolate Fondue Day I’m almost ashamed to admit that I’ve never had a chocolate fondue.  I’ve heard that ...

• National Stuffed Mushroom Day

  Posted on Sunday February 3rd, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for February 4th, 2008 Today is National Stuffed Mushroom Day You know, it really doesn’t matter what you stuff them with, it’s still an incredible dish. ...

• National Carrot Cake Day, and in Japan, it’s Setsubun (Bean Throwing Festival)

  Posted on Saturday February 2nd, 2008 at 22:40 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for February 3rd, 2008 Today is National Carrot Cake Day, and in Japan, it’s Setsubun (Bean Throwing Festival) Carrot cakes have had a rough time of it here in t...

• National Brew Hog Day, National Heavenly Hash Day, California Kiwi Fruit Day

  Posted on Saturday February 2nd, 2008 at 02:50 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for February 2nd, 2008 Today is National Brew Hog Day, National Heavenly Hash Day, California Kiwi Fruit Day Wow, we’ve finally managed a day full of things that...

• National Baked Alaska Day

  Posted on Thursday January 31st, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for February 1st, 2008 Today is National National Baked Alaska Day Who would have thought that there would be a day attributed to a dish that lies to you with its ver...

• National Brandy Alexander Day

  Posted on Wednesday January 30th, 2008 at 22:03 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 31st, 2008 Today is National Brandy Alexander Day Brandy Alexander always seemed very exotic to me.  Probably because my father and my uncle would have t...

• National Croissant Day

  Posted on Tuesday January 29th, 2008 at 23:10 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 30th, 2008 Today is National Croissant Day There was a time in my life when a croissant was one of the most exotic foods I had ever come across.  It̵...

• National Corn Chip Day

  Posted on Monday January 28th, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 29th, 2008 Today is National Corn Chip Day Ah, the corn chip. The quintessential American snack. (This counts for South America as well.)  Good in a bag,...

• National Blueberry Pancake Day

  Posted on Sunday January 27th, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 28th, 2008 Today is National Blueberry Pancake Day I’m not a “normal Pancake” kind of guy.  I actually prefer my flapjacks more on the ...

• National Chocolate Cake Day

  Posted on Sunday January 27th, 2008 at 06:44 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 27th, 2008 Today is National Chocolate Cake Day It’s the perfect weather for baking in most of the country and chocolate cake is a favorite with a l...

• National Popcorn Day, National Peanut Brittle Day, Australia: National Australia Day, St. Timothy’s Day, patron against stomachaches

  Posted on Friday January 25th, 2008 at 23:03 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 26th, 2008 Today is National Popcorn Day, National Peanut Brittle Day, Australia: National Australia Day, St. Timothy’s Day, patron against stomachach...

• National Irish Coffee Day

  Posted on Friday January 25th, 2008 at 09:58 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 25th, 2008 Today is National Irish Coffee Day There are varied opinions on what constitutes an Irish Coffee.  For me, Creme deMenthe is never included, i...

• National Peanut Butter Day

  Posted on Wednesday January 23rd, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 24th, 2008 Today is National Peanut Butter Day Peanut butter.  What could be better?  It’s a staple for American children. (When paired with its pa...

• National Rhubarb Pie Day, National Pie Day, Women’s Healthy Weight Day

  Posted on Tuesday January 22nd, 2008 at 20:22 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 23rd, 2008 Today is National Rhubarb Pie Day, National Pie Day, Women’s Healthy Weight Day Now isn’t this a conundrum! What moron decided that...

• National Blonde Brownie Day

  Posted on Monday January 21st, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 22nd, 2008 Today is National Blonde Brownie Day I’m not sure if blonde brownies are any less intelligent than their brunette cousins, but they are d...

• National Granola Bar Day, International Hot & Spicy Food Day, Rid the World of Fad Diets Day, St. Agnes of Rome, patron of gardeners and Girl Scouts.

  Posted on Sunday January 20th, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 21st, 2008 Today is National Granola Bar Day, International Hot & Spicy Food Day, Rid the World of Fad Diets Day, St. Agnes of Rome, patron of gardeners...

• National Buttercrunch Day

  Posted on Saturday January 19th, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 20th, 2008 Today is National Buttercrunch Day I’ve never had buttercrunch.  From the recipe below, it looks a lot like a combination of a brittle a...

• National Popcorn Day

  Posted on Friday January 18th, 2008 at 23:08 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 19th, 2008 Today is National Popcorn Day It’s a shame, really. Not because I don’t think popcorn deserves a day all its own, but because i...

• National Peking Duck Day

  Posted on Thursday January 17th, 2008 at 23:02 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 18th, 2008 Today is National Peking Duck Day Gawds but I love Peking Duck.  The crispiness, the flavor, the aroma…  It’s heavenly… I&#...

• National Hot Buttered Rum Day

  Posted on Wednesday January 16th, 2008 at 23:03 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 17th, 2008 Today is National Hot Buttered Rum Day Hot buttered rum. Nummy! Unfortunately for us, the weather has been a bit warm for this perennial cold...

• National Fig Newton Day, Hot & Spicy International Food Day

  Posted on Wednesday January 16th, 2008 at 06:09 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 16th, 2008 Today is National Fig newton Day, Hot & Spicy International Food Day I nearly dropped the ball on this one folks.  I forgot to write this ...

• National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

  Posted on Monday January 14th, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 15th, 2008 Today is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day, and in the U.K., National Soup Day Strawberry ice cream! Yay!  My favorite flavor has its day tod...

• National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

  Posted on Sunday January 13th, 2008 at 23:03 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 14th, 2008 Today is National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day Hot pastrami. The thought makes me shudder with joy and delightful longing. You may think that a ...

• National Peach Melba Day

  Posted on Saturday January 12th, 2008 at 23:03 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 13th, 2008 Today is National Peach Melba Day Yet another day dedicated to a stone fruit i do not care for. don get me wrong, I haven always disliked peach...

• National Marzipan Day

  Posted on Friday January 11th, 2008 at 23:20 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 12th, 2008 Today is National Marzipan Day I’ve got to admit that I’m not much of a fan of marzipan. I love almonds, but I just never got the t...

• National Hot Toddy Day

  Posted on Thursday January 10th, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 11th, 2008 Today is National Hot Toddy Day The hot toddy is a personal favorite of mine, especially when I’m feeling under the weather and need to ge...

• National Bittersweet Chocolate Day

  Posted on Wednesday January 9th, 2008 at 23:00 in born, brain, developed, morning cuppa, newton, pumpkin

  Welcome to your Morning Cuppa for January 10th, 2008 Today is National Bittersweet Chocolate Day I’m almost speechless.  Almost…  What better food to have it’s own day than cho...