It's coming to the close of the month, but it's not over yet.

It doesn't matter what age you are, this month can be celebrated by the old and the young. If you have little ones running around the house, no little ones, or just big ones. What am I talking about? I'll give you a hint, you're off to a good start because your reading this article! Just by reading your celebrating. It is National Reading Month. If you think about it, it's actually quite an amazing thing to honor. Reading is vital in our well-being, informing, entertaining, and even in our eating.

As always, this is a Cook'n article so I thought of some ways to celebrate with a twist on this reading month of March. The twist involves...food. You probably aren't shocked, but here are some ideas that would be fun to do with anyone (even if it's just yourself or a few friends you invite).

Green Eggs and Ham

Dr. Suess is a beloved author, an absolute classic. Many celebrate his birthday, March 3rd. But, as was mentioned before, it's not too late to celebrate. It's still National Reading month. Along with this classic author comes his classic book "green eggs and ham". Below is a recipe I found that makes me curious to try. It's not just a dye-the-scrambled-eggs-green recipe. (Although, that's always fun, too). This one seems to add more punch and flavor to it.

Read a Cookbook.

Reading a novel is only one way to read. We read all the time! You can even choose to read through a cookbook. It's great because you don't have to feel obligated to read from cover to cover as there is no plot line. My mom used to read through recipes as she ate her cheerios in the morning. She learned more about cooking this way and learned if a recipe will be good or not by looking at ingredients. I think it's a talent you can develop. Reading a cookbook just a little here and there is not only helping your brain's continual learning, but it can be quite fun, too. All of those pictures...mmm. If you're afraid you'll be tempted by desserts only, you can choose a healthier cookbook to read through. Try to branch out and read through appetizer ideas, brunch ideas, everything!

Recipe Swap

Organize a recipe swap with your friends or family. It doesn't matter if you're a man or a woman, almost everyone has a favorite recipe. Have everyone make a sample to share and make copies of the actual recipe. But don't abandon the recipe cards: Read them, talk about them. Find out what makes each recipe so divine.

Book Treats

I found these simply sweets online. Reading is Golden!

Start a Book Club

No need to make something huge and philosophical. Get a few friends together and talk about books you like. People in your neighborhood or work may already have one going. If not, ask if anyone wants to join yours! Don't feel bad if many people say no. Many think they don't have the time to read. Which may be true. If you're one of those people, see if you can squeeze in a little here and there. Reading good, wholesome books (not trashy ones) is so good for you as a person. It's good for your mental health. It's a break from busyness, yet your brain is still active. Book Clubs are helpful because it gives you a goal. There are other people doing it with you (and there are usually refreshments involved. It's often fun to theme the refreshment off something from the book. As promised, it's the food twist.) If nothing else, you have the opportunity to eat good food and make good friends.

Reading is wonderful, and so is food. Combining them so you are reading wholesome books and eating wholesome food would be a great source of rejuvenation. Try celebrating by trying something new this month: in reading and eating.