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February 26, 2015

Carnival Day
The History of Carnivals, the Brazilian Carnival
DIY Carnival Games, Ideas & Carnival Activity Booths
7 Rigged Carnival Games
Chronicles of a Carny

National Pistachio Day
I LOVE pistachios. They are the only nut that I can truly say I like.
Pistachio nutrition facts and health benefits
22 Pistachio Recipes
Pistachio Cocktails
Pistachio Cream (for adults over 21 only)
Pistachio Liqueur
This is our family's favorite Pistachio dessert, my mouth waters immediately when I think of it!
Frozen Pistachio Delight                                   
Ingredients:
42 Ritz crackers, crushed
½ cup sugar
¼ cup shredded coconut
1 stick butter, melted
2 small packages pistachio pudding mix
1 ½ cup milk
1 quart softened vanilla ice cream
Cool Whip
Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Assembly:
Make the crust by mixing the crushed crackers with the sugar, coconut, and melted butter.  Press into a 9x13 pan.
Mix together the pudding, milk, and ice cream.  Pour over the crust and allow to freeze.  Before serving spread the Cool Whip on top and sprinkle with the nuts, if using.


Tell a Fairy Tale Day
What exactly is a fairy tale?
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
Watch fairy tale characters in modern day life on Once Upon a Time

Personal Chef Day
What is a personal chef?  Is he/she a private chef?
Interested in becoming a personal chef?

Chili Day
The origin of chili

For Pete's Sake Day
'For Pete's sake!' How did it start?
Watch the 1974 film For Pete's Sake

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