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Peter Come Home For Christmas
There are certain commercials that stick with you. Not because they’re flashy or clever, but because they tap into something deeper. Something personal. Something that lingers long after the jingle …
Food
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Green Christmas Punch
You may not know this, but I like to think I’m a pretty good cook. Not in the fancy, television‑chef sort of way, but in the way that matters most …
Essay
Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
You always knew when Christmas was really here. Sure, the lights went up on the houses, the church choir started practicing “O Holy Night,” and the department store Santa showed …
News
Mom’s Christmas Suckers
When I think of Christmas growing up, I don’t just picture department store windows, sleigh bells or the presents under the tree. I think of suckers too. Not the kind …
Essay
Freedom From Want
There’s a painting you’ve probably seen before by Norman Rockwell called “Freedom From Want.” It’s the one with the big family gathered around the table, Grandma setting down a turkey …
News
Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie Was The Star Of Our First Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re raking leaves and wondering if it’s too early for Christmas music, and the next, you’re elbow-deep in mashed …
News
The Ghostbusters II Promotion at Hardees
Let’s rewind the tape to 1989. I was knee-deep in Ghostbusters fever, and fast food promotions were hitting their golden age. Looking back now, I realize they were a much …
Essay
The Halloween Treats I Always Hoped To Find
Halloween always had a rhythm to it. The rustle of leaves in the trees, the smell of distant bonfires, and the sound of plastic masks clacking against candy buckets. But …
Essay
The Pizza Burger From Burger King in the ’80s
Remembering one of the lost Burger King menu items of the late ’80s. …
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Smoothie Cups Still Hit the Spot
Have you ever had a Smoothie cup? If not, let me take a minute to say, bless your heart! Because if you’re a connoisseur of fine candies and junk food, …