Effie's Balloon Party

Stefan helps us look back at the most amazing earth events of 2025, film clips included. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-oKy9PF4EU

A new Guinness record! Hope they all have a happy New Year together https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/12/15/Guinness-World-Records-kissing-mistletoe-Washington/4351765811965/

Hugs actually lower inflammation https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0kl5x08/the-power-of-hugs-for-reducing-inflammation-in-the-body

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1-2 jalapeno peppers chopped (use other chilies to your preference, like Fresno or fiery habaneros) 10 ounces boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, chopped 1 teaspoon Taco seasoning (you can use a nice Cajun blend,...See more

Cold freezes sand into sculptures https://www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-9gcmozdc635q7t7l

Potato Soup with bacon and cheddar -- this weekend at the Balloon Cafeteria https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/potato-soup

Let’s talk about reasons for cooking up baby back ribs. Let’s see, how about game day? When the big game rolls around, juicy, tender ribs are always a hit. Mmm. Barbecue ribs. https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/oven-baked-ribs/

Taste-testing store-brand coffees - Unfiltered reviews, it says. https://youtu.be/CnB2tA_CTNI

An Altadena bar has created a bear-inspired drink “Yellow 2120” to honor the 550-pound black bear that had been living under the house of a local resident. https://nypost.com/2026/01/15/us-news/itll-put-hair-on-your-chest-la-bar-creates-boozy-drink-to-honor-squatter-bear/ Whoa, it looks pretty strong.