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A Taste of Tradition: My Annual Family Clambake in Narragansett, Rhode Island
By Ruby Levine Every summer, at the end of August, my family of 12 takes a road trip to Narragansett. My Mom and Dad and brother (Destine, Scott, and Ollie), my 6 cousins, and my grandparents. We’ve stayed in the same house for the past 22 years. This trip occurs right before everyone heads back
Memorial Day: A Solemn Celebration
Mikey Shaffer A northern Civil War veteran, John A. Logan, is credited with establishing the first ever day of remembrance for fallen soldiers on May 30th, 1868. This day was to decorate the cemeteries and graves of these fallen soldiers with flowers, the day was originally called Decoration Day. The name was changed to
Cinco de Mayo
by Mikey Shaffer What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? The fifth of May is not Mexican Independence Day it celebrates the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexican army defeated a French attack 163 years ago. The battle was not just an important military victory, it became a symbol of hope and perseverance for Mexico
Read & Cook Your Way Across America with Nanette Lavin’s cookbook, Recipe Road Trip!
By Julia Rose As we celebrate Read Across America Day, it is wonderful to consider the creative ways we can foster a love for reading (and cooking) in kids. Nanette Lavin, author of “Recipe Road Trip, Cooking Your Way Across the USA” lived in Connecticut for years without ever realizing New Haven was the home
24/7/366: What will you do with your extra 24 hours this Leap Year?
By Olivia Hahn This year marks a very special event which only happens every 4 years. 2024 is a leap year. Leap Years are often misunderstood and forgotten, but they are extremely important. And no, they have nothing to do with frogs! Leap Years were originally added to the calendar in 46 BC to keep
Banana Bread
Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup brown sugar ½ cup butter 2 eggs, beaten 2 ⅓ cups mashed overripe bananas Directions Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Step 2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt