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Happy Holidays from Kokopelli's Kitchen!&nbsp; We found and have posted below some delightful holiday treats -- any of these would make a great gift for that special someone you love.&nbsp; The recipes are from "Christmas in Texas" edited by Marie Cahill; permission to reprint the recipes has been granted by Golden West Publishers in Phoenix, Arizona.&nbsp;&nbsp; CHRISTMAS SWEET

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Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day--a common misunderstanding, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Memorial Day (the fourth

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Every October, carved pumpkins peer out from porches and doorsteps in the United States and other parts of the world.&nbsp;Gourd-like orange fruits inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign of the Halloween season. The practice of decorating “jack-o’-lanterns”—the name comes from an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack—originated in Ireland, where

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If you like your food hot, Kokopelli's Kitchen thought these recipes would be fun for Labor Day! Both recipes are from "Real New Mexico Chile" by Sandy Szwarc. Permission to print granted by Golden West Publishers in Phoenix, AZ. ANASAZI SQUASH SALAD The Southwestern pueblo Indians are believed to be descendents of the Anasazi, or "ancient ones". This main dish salad brings the fresh

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; National Tequila Day was July 24, 2012. If you have any leftover and feel like indulging again, we have selected a couple of recipes for a leftover tequila party this month! Both are from "The Tequila Cookbook" by Lynn Nusom. Permission to print granted by Golden West Publishers, 4113 N. Longview, Phoenix, AZ 85014. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This book is a

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&nbsp;Independents Week is coming. Will you commit to shift 10% of your purchases to local? We challenge you to take advantage of the golden coupon and shop at a local business from July 1st to 7th.&nbsp; How important is buying local? ...For every two jobs national retailers bring to a community, three jobs are lost as a result of local businesses closing down. ...When you shop

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A mere 83 hours after leaving New York City, the Transcontinental Express train arrives in San Francisco. That any human being could travel across the entire nation in less than four days was inconceivable to previous generations of Americans. During the early 19th century, when Thomas Jefferson first dreamed of an American nation stretching from "sea to shining sea," it took the

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The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico, and especially in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican

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0 Happy Holidays from Kokopelli's Kitchen!&nbsp; You won’t find them in the Bible, but many cherished Easter traditions—from the Easter bunny to decorating and hunting for eggs—have been around for centuries. Easter Bunny The Bible makes no mention of a long-eared, short-tailed creature who delivers decorated eggs to well-behaved children on

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St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures. But for all his celebrity, his life remains somewhat of a mystery. Many of the stories traditionally associated with St. Patrick, including the famous account of his banishing all the snakes from Ireland, are false, the products of hundreds of years of exaggerated storytelling. Taken Prisoner

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Surprise your valentine with a "hot Mexican breakfast" in bed this year!&nbsp; Kokopelli's Kitchen has found some great recipes for Huevos Rancheros. The recipes we found in are from "Arizona Cookbook". Permission to reprint the recipes has been granted by Golden West Publishers in&nbsp;Phoenix, Arizona. Huevos Rancheros (Mexican Eggs) 1 cup GREEN CHILI SALSA (recipe below) 4 oz. Longhorn

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Civilizations around the world have been celebrating the start of each new year for at least four millennia. Today, most New Year’s festivities begin on December 31 (New Year’s Eve), the last day of the Gregorian calendar, and continue into the early hours of January 1 (New Year’s Day). Common traditions include attending parties, eating special New Year’s foods, making resolutions for the

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Southwest Baked Delights for the Holidays Happy Holidays from Kokopelli's Kitchen! For those that would like to give a special gift, we just posted recipes for delightful holiday treats to consider. The recipes are from "Christmas in New Mexico" by Lynn Nusom; permission to reprint the recipes has been granted by Golden West Publishers here in Phoenix, Arizona.&nbsp; CAKE DE

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"The reason that we have so many myths associated with Thanksgiving is that it is an invented tradition. It doesn't originate in any one event. It is based on the New England puritan Thanksgiving, which is a religious Thanksgiving, and the traditional harvest celebrations of England and New England and maybe other ideas like commemorating the pilgrims. All of these have been gathered

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Thanksgiving is a day when many Americans gather together with family for an afternoon of food and football, but just how far do people travel to spend turkey day at Grandma's house? Which state grows the most cranberries, and how big was the world's largest pumpkin pie? Discover the answer to these questions, as well as many more facts about popular Thanksgiving foods and traditions. Over

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Trick or Treat 2011! Halloween Superstitions:&nbsp; Halloween has always been a holiday filled with mystery, magic and superstition. It began as a Celtic end-of-summer festival during which people felt especially close to deceased relatives and friends. For these friendly spirits, they set places at the dinner table, left treats on doorsteps and along the side of the road and lit

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Observed on the first Monday in September, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, parades and athletic events. More than a century later, the true

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On August 3rd, 1492 a journey for our history books began. From the Spanish port of Palos, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus sets sail in command of three ships—the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina—on a journey to find a western sea route to China, India, and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia. On October 12, the expedition sighted land, probably Watling Island in the Bahamas,

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HISTORY OF JULY 4th: Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would

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History of Flag Day - It was on June 14 in 1777 that Congress decided to adopt the Stars and Stripes.&nbsp; During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopts a resolution stating that "the flag of the United States be thirteen alternate stripes red and white" and that "the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation." The national flag, which

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Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican War. It is not Mexico's independence day, as is commonly believed. History of Cinco de Mayo:&nbsp; In 1861, the liberal Mexican Benito Juárez became president of a country in financial ruin, and he was forced to default on his debts to European governments.

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On this day in 1700, English pranksters begin popularizing the annual tradition of April Fools' Day by playing practical jokes on each other. Although the day, also called All Fools' Day, has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, its exact origins remain a mystery. Some historians speculate that April Fools' Day dates back to 1582, when France switched from the

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St. Patrick’s Day takes place each year on March 17, his traditional religious feast day. There are 36.5 million U.S. residents with Irish roots. This number is almost nine times the population of Ireland itself (more than four million).&nbsp; When March 17th arrives this year, be prepared to raise your glass and toast your Irish friends! Kokopelli's Kitchen has found some recipes for unique

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Create an unforgettable Valentine's Day experience this year for that special someone in your life. Eat a gourmet home-cooked meal, then settle in for a romantic movie. Kokopelli's Kitchen has found some great recipes for a southwest meal and a Valentine's Day Movie Guide for you and your special someone. GOURMET SOUTHWEST MEAL for VALENTINE'S DAY The recipes that we've selected are from the

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Many cultures plan extravagant New Years Eve celebrations, but the ancient Babylonians were probably the first to do so. Four thousand years ago, they celebrated for eleven days beginning with the first crescent moon after the spring equinox. In a sense, January 1st is an odd date because there isn't anything special about it from an astronomical standpoint. Nor does the day conjure up themes of

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