About Malia Carden
New media enthusiast, inconsistent blogger, One2One Network Community Manager & Blog Editor, improving photographer, imperfect environmentalist, avid baker, namer of dust bunnies, married to my best friend, and the mother of two children.Website: http://www.justmalia.com
Posts by Malia Carden
Shredded Beef Tacos for Cinco de Mayo
By Malia Carden on May 1, 2012
Does is surprise to you find out that Cinco de Mayo is more widely celebrated in the U.S. than it is in Mexico? Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day (that’s September 16), but rather the commemoration of a regional military victory. {read more}
By Malia Carden on May 1, 2012
Frozen Blueberry Pie for National Blueberry Pie Day
By Malia Carden on April 26, 2012
April 28th is National Blueberry Pie Day.
According to a 2008 survey conducted by Schwan’s (makers of Mrs. Smith’s pies), blueberry pie is the 7th favorite pie according to 21% of the survey population. Blueberry pie certainly has it’s {read more}
By Malia Carden on April 26, 2012
Ham With Pineapple Basil Chutney
By Malia Carden on April 16, 2012
The most popular way to glaze a ham is with pineapple. Nothing wrong with that, they pair quite well together. But pineapple glazes tend be overly sweet and sometimes mask the taste of the ham. My taste buds yearn for something with a little more personality. {read more}
By Malia Carden on April 16, 2012
Celebrate Easter With Traditional Foods
By Malia Carden on March 30, 2012
Most likely, if you were to compare notes with another person about what is typically served for Easter dinner, you would come up with several different dishes. Tastes and traditions vary from family to family and region to region. But if you were to {read more}
By Malia Carden on March 30, 2012
Erin Go Bring Me Some Corned Beef and Cabbage
By Malia Carden on March 6, 2012
Many Americans are probably under the impression that Corned Beef and Cabbage is a traditional Irish Food for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s the most popular dish served on St. Patrick’s Day in the U. S. and it’s the meal that many {read more}
By Malia Carden on March 6, 2012
Delicious Mardi Gras Desserts and Drinks
By Malia Carden on February 16, 2012
To really celebrate Mardi Gras in style, you need good desserts and strong drinks. It is, after all, the feasting before the fasting of Lent. All the things that are about to be forbidden for 40 days are consumed in one final hurrah. To make sure your {read more}
By Malia Carden on February 16, 2012
Strawberry Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day
By Malia Carden on February 6, 2012
I have one Valentine’s Day tradition; every year I make a heart-shaped, strawberry cake. They started out as cakes from box mixes. And then as my baking prowess progressed, I began trying my hand at “from scratch” recipes. This year, {read more}
By Malia Carden on February 6, 2012
National Chocolate Cake Day
By Malia Carden on January 27, 2012
I can’t think about chocolate cake without also thinking about this comedy skit from Bill Cosby. Let’s watch it shall we?
http://www.dailymotion.com/videoxsjr1
OK, now that we have that out of the way, it’s time to talk cake! January {read more}
By Malia Carden on January 27, 2012
Celebrating National Bloody Mary Day
By Malia Carden on December 31, 2011
January 1st is National Bloody Mary Day
Maybe it’s the urban myth that says Bloody Marys help cure hangovers or maybe it’s because Bloody Marys are popular brunch drinks, but whatever the reason, New Year’s Day can be aptly celebrated by toasting {read more}
By Malia Carden on December 31, 2011
How Do You Cocoa?
By Malia Carden on December 13, 2011
It’s December and even if you live in more temperate climates, it still feels like the perfect time to indulge in a cup of hot cocoa. Maybe that’s why someone, somewhere designated December 13th as National Cocoa Day. The fun thing about cocoa {read more}
By Malia Carden on December 13, 2011
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