Rita DeMontis
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It's that time of year when you want to make room for mushrooms
In January, I always like to munch on mushrooms. Raw or cooked, mushrooms are the perfect kitchen ingredient that can be the star of the dish, or a team player with whatever you pair with this fabulous fungi.

Celebrating rabbits, red envelopes and delicious dumplings this Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year, which kicks off on Sunday, is a wonderful holiday that is celebrated by more than 20% of the globe, lasts for two weeks and encompasses all the good things a holiday has to offer: Family, friends and food!

Intelligence is the new tall, dark and handsome on dating scene
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, you just know we’re officially heading into dating season. Those looking for love want to make sure they’ve landed a date, a partner or a significant other to take them into the new year.

Many are looking for animal lovers when they swipe right for Valentine's Day
New Year’s Eve may be a fond memory, but it’s already been shoved aside to make room for Valentine’s Day. In fact, tons of Valentine-themed items – from cards to stuffed toys to chocolates – were already cramming the shopping aisles a few days before Christmas Eve.

FRIDAY THE 13TH: Ancient superstition has many on high alert for bad luck
Paraskevidekatriaphobia.
