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23/08/2025

August 23rd is "National Cuban Sandwich Day." Yum! I love a good traditional Cuban sandwich.

To learn more about this iconic dish, check out this site: https://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Sandwiches/CubanSandwich.htm



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21/08/2025

August 21st is "National Spumoni Day." I haven't had Please subscribe to my YouTube channel!
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Do you have a favorite flavor? Where do you buy this in your area?

19/08/2025

August 19th is "National Potato Day." For me, this is one of the most versatile of all vegetables. There's so much you can do with them! As a guilty pleasure one of my favorite preparations a baked potato slathered with butter and sour cream. Of course, you can't go wrong with a good french fry!

What's your favorite potato preparation?



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16/08/2025

August 16th is "National Rum Day." Woo hoo! Here's another one I can get behind. There are so many excellent rum-based cocktails.

What's your favorite cocktail that features rum? If you want some inspiration, check out this site: https://www.thespruceeats.com/essential-rum-cocktails-760579



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14/08/2025

August 14th is "National Creamsicle Day." I keep posting about "flashbacks to my childhood," but here's another one. There is something nostalgic for me about that orangey creamy taste!



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13/08/2025

August 13th is "National Prosecco Day.' Prosecco is a sparkling wine that originates from the Valdobbiadene region in Veneto, Italy and made from the Glera grape.

Check this link for some great information on this iconic sparkling wine: https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/the-prosecco-wine-guide/

Do you have a favorite brand and/or style of Prosecco?



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09/08/2025

August 9th is "National Rice Pudding Day." I rather enjoy a good rice pudding, and I have found over the years it's a great way to use up leftover rice!

What's your 'go to' recipe for this one?



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06/08/2025

BIG NEWS!

After weeks of nail-biting and refreshing my inbox way too many times, I finally got the email I’ve been dreaming of from the American Wine School:

“Results arrived today for the May D3 exam. I am thrilled to let you know that you passed the exam! Good job and congratulations. It is not an easy exam, so celebrate tonight... I am super proud of you, and I hope to see you at the graduation ceremony in April in London.”

This was my final unit, which means I can now officially put DipWSET after my name!

It’s been a long journey with years of studying, tasting, writing, and wondering if I’d ever get here. But today, I’m celebrating. And yes, I’m absolutely going to that graduation ceremony in London!

Thanks to everyone who cheered me on along the way.

04/08/2025

August 4th is "National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day." This is another flashback to childhood, but generally not a 'from scratch' kind of thing. My mother generally bought the 'log' from the refrigerated food section of the grocery store, sliced it, and baked.

Do you have a good 'from scratch' recipe to share?



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02/08/2025

Hello, Table For One friends. You’ve been my companions in solo feasts, midnight snack experiments, and thoughtful plating for one. I’m excited to invite you into the next chapter of this adventure: I am writing a book called "Eating Adverbs."

"Eating Adverbs" will connect with everything you love about dining solo, but it goes deeper—tying moments at the table to the adverbs that define our independence, creativity, and resilience.

Expect:

- Personal essays on reclaiming time and space
- Exercises that turn ordinary meals into acts of self-discovery
- Conversations about language, ritual, and living boldly

Join me over at Eating Adverbs, and let’s expand our Table For One world: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574002016759

Your solo table has never looked so full.

Eating Adverbs - the upcoming book by author Tommy Hensel - is about savoring your own company as a delicious, defiant choice. Blending memoir, mischief, and meaning, the book is an invitation to laugh, reflect, and fall in love with your own company.