May is the time to get out the Grill! The Barbecue Council founded National Barbecue Month in 1963 to encourage outdoor cooking. Since then, backyard barbecues have become so popular, that no one really needs any encouragement to get outside and get grillin’! Whether you prefer charcoal, wood, or gas, barbecuing is fundamentally a slow […]
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McDonald’s new McFlurry is inspired by your Grandma’s Favorite Treats
“Grandmacore” is an aesthetic currently popular among Gen Zers on TikTok, drawing its inspiration from the coziness and stereotypical grandmother interests, like knitting and baking. Well now McDonald’s is hoping to cash in on the Grandma chic phenomenon with it’s latest frozen concoction. Beginning May 21, the fast food giant is releasing for a limited time […]
It’s time to Pick Strawberries!
May is National Strawberry Month and every May 20th, National Pick Strawberries Day encourages us to pick some strawberries. This time of year, these delightful red berries are really in the height of their season. And there is just something special about the taste of a sun-warmed strawberry picked straight off of the vine. Strawberry […]
the Incredible, Edible… Egg Salad!
May is National Egg Month and also National Salad Month, so why not try some Egg Salad? While eggs are commonly associated with breakfast and protein, many aren’t aware of the nutrient package the whole egg provides. One large egg has varying amounts of 13 essential vitamins and minerals, and high-quality protein all for 70 calories. […]
May 15th is Chocolate Chip Day!
We might not know which came first — the chicken, or the egg — but when it comes to chocolate chips and their namesake cookie, the history is well-documented, and it might not be what you think. Chocolate chips actually came after the chocolate chip cookie, and despite their ubiquity, are likely younger than your […]
An Upscale Disney World Restaurant has won its First-Ever Michelin Star
Walt Disney World’s Victoria & Albert’s restaurant, at the theme park’s Grand Floridian Resort, made history last week when it was awarded a Michelin Star. As Food & Wine reports, this fine dining destination is the first and only restaurant owned and operated by a U.S. theme park to hold the prestigious honor, according to Disney Parks […]
Another Siracha Shortage? Here’s Why
Your Summer is going to have less heat than usual this year. The Washington Post reports that after years of wavering availability and recipe changes, Huy Fong is facing severe weather that threatens its pepper supply — conditions that could lead to yet another sriracha shortage. Over the past few years, fans of Huy Fong Sriracha, the […]
It’s International Hummus Day
On May 13th, join millions of people around the world in celebrating their love for hummus. Consume, share, celebrate and profess your love for this special food. What is Hummus? Hummus is an ancient recipe straight from the Middle East. It is a combination of chickpeas and acids pureed into a paste and spread on […]
It’s Time for a Salsa Fiesta!
Salsa, Spanish for the word “sauce,” ais low in calories, full of flavor, and available with a variety of ingredients, from tomatoes, jalapenos and habaneras to mangoes, pineapples, strawberries and even beans. May is National Salsa Month, and the perfect way to celebrate is by experimenting with different salsa recipes. Salsas can be scrambled in […]
Did You Know May is National Strawberry Month? Here are 3 Great Reasons to Love and Eat Them!
Fresh strawberries. They’re one of the most popular and refreshing treats anywhere. They’re also synonymous with spring, and that’s why May is the perfect month to celebrate them. Healthy too! And perfect for everything from cheesecake to mojitos to jam. May is National Strawberry Month, so get out your cookbooks. Strawberries and spring go together […]