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I love Saturdays at the Farmers Market!

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)
Meaning: "Fat Tuesday," the final feast before Lenten fasting.
Origin: Christian tradition, heavily celebrated in New Orleans, Mobile, and Europe.
Key Dates: Always the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter.
Traditions: Parades, masks, King Cake, beads, and heavy partying.
2026 Date: Feb 17.
Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year)
Meaning: Spring Festival, marking the start of the new lunar year.
Origin: Traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar.
Key Dates: Second new moon after the winter solstice, usually Jan 21–Feb 20.
Traditions: Family reunions, red envelopes, fireworks, dragon dances, special foods for luck.
2026 Date: Feb 17 (Year of the Horse).
Key Similarities & 2026 Connection
Moon-Based: Both holidays rely on lunar cycles to set their dates.
Cultural Blend: Because they coincide in 2026, cities with diverse populations may merge parades and culinary traditions.
Shared Theme: Both emphasize feasting and attracting luck for the coming season.

What's your favorite steak 🥩?

In my culinary preparations, I've been rotating venison ground meat with beef on a 3-month cycle, and the difference remains undetectable to my family.

I love these Trader Joe’s chocolates. They sorta taste like one of my favorite candy bar: Crunchie

Fall favorites: I know I am posting this a little behind.
Honeycrisp apple pie with Maple vanilla ice cream. It's so good and just right.
Warm up your pie slice in the oven and scoop the ice cream on top. It's so delicious.