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Really?! John gets National Pastrami Sandwich, Popcorn and Coffee Day and I get Peppermint Patties? Something is going on here.

The next time you make a box lunch and delicately place that chocolate brownie in it, just note you are doing exactly what the brownie was designed for.

Let’s dive right into a learning exercise to combat the prevalent misunderstanding regarding smoked salmon versus lox. In fact, there are more than just these two types

Call me a neophyte or what you want, but I have never had a molasses bar. Not really sure how this even got its own National Day, but, hey, who am I to challenge the powers that be. So, I will just dance around the “bar” part and get right to the part that I …

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A pregnant lady, a chef and a silent movie star walk into a restaurant… sounds like the beginning of a joke but the birth of Fettuccine Alfredo is

These simple bamboo sticks were invented in China around 1200 BC during the Shang Dynasty and are thought to have been a response to a change in resources during a population explosion in China. As the population grew, cooking resources (fuel) became limited and cooks were forced to

Nutella is a hazelnut cocoa spread created by Piedmont, Italy confections company, Ferrero, in 1946. Due to rationing during World War II, there was a

When we think of stuffed mushrooms, the image of holiday party platters comes to mind. Little quarter-sized button mushrooms, stuffed with a

National Hot Chocolate Day is celebrated January 31 each year in the United States. The first recipe for

National Croissant Day is held annually on January 30th in the United States. The famous croissant that

National Corn Chip Day is celebrated on January 29th in the United States. The corn chip are very different

National Blueberry Pancake Day is celebrated annually on January 28th in the United States.

National Chocolate Cake Day is blissfully celebrated each year in the United States on January 27th. That means

National Peanut Brittle Day is celebrated in the United States on January 26th each year.  To celebrate, let’s

National Irish Coffee Day is celebrated annually on January 25th in the United States, so read on to learn more about this drink. Irish coffee is a

National Peanut Butter Day is celebrated on January 24th each year in the United States, so let’s learn some more about this popular food. Peanuts have been

National Pie Day is celebrated annually on January 23rd in the United States, so let’s explore the long history this

National Southern Food Day is celebrated all around the United States on January 22nd each year. Southern Cuisine is a historical regional

National New England Clam Chowder Day is held on January 21 each year in the United States. There are many

National Cheese Lovers’ Day is celebrated annually on January 20th in the United States, but we invite you to join us in celebrating no matter which country

National Popcorn Day is celebrated annually in the United States on January 19th, so let’s take a look at this popular snack. Popcorn has

National Gourmet Coffee Day is held on January 18th in the United States. We all love gourmet coffee, and to

National Hot Buttered Rum Day is celebrated on January 17th in the United States. Nothing is better on a cold day than a

International Hot and Spicy Food Day is celebrated in countries around the world on January 16th each year. Today is the day to

National Strawberry Ice Cream Day is held on January 15th in the United States. Strawberry ice cream dates back to at least

National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day is January 14th in the United States. If you love hot pastrami sandwiches, then you know the historic icon that was made famous because of these sandwiches, Carnegie Deli, closed last month and will be missed. Pastrami is usually made of beef and the meat is then brined, seasoned, smoked …

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National Gluten-Free Day is celebrated in the United States on January 13th. A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes all food items that

National Chicken Curry Day is January 12th in the United States. Chicken curry, which can also be referred to as “Curry Chicken” is

National Hot Toddy Day (or, should we say “night?”) is January 11th in the United States. Some people believe this drink is the cure for

National Bittersweet Chocolate Day is January 10th in the United States, but it can be any day of the year if you are a chocolate lover! Chocolate has been around for thousands of years, and has taken many forms. It has been so revered throughout time, that the

National Apricot Day January 9th in the United States. It is said that the apricot is originally from the Armenian region and

January 8th is National English Toffee Day in the United States, so let’s take a look at what toffee is. Toffee is usually a hard, sweet candy that is made with

National Tempura Day is January 7th in the United States. Tempura is a Japanese dish which is usually seafood or vegetables that has been battered and fried.

National Bean Day  is January 6th in the United States. To celebrate, let’s learn a bit more about this food that

January 4th is celebrated annually as National Spaghetti Day in the United States. However, I think this day should be

As the holiday season ends, I am sure you have seen or received some of these little sweet treats, so it is no surprise that the United States foodie holiday for them would be January 3rd. These chocolate-covered cherries, also called cordial cherries, have been made since the 1800s, and they have been a part of …

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To understand the culinary influences of any holiday or event, it is important to first take a look at the history and origins. It is only recently in the 19th century that Halloween has become the popular celebration that it is. Previously to this it was simply the eve of All Saints Day (otherwise known …

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While the business jet industry was born in the 1960s, it is estimated through archaeological finding that humans have been consuming botanicals for some 60,000 years. Thanks to the thriving business aviation industry, these two worlds, at seemingly opposite ends of the human evolutionary calendar, work together on a daily basis. Herbal tea is different …

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