The third Wednesday of April is National Banana Day, and in 2024, that’s the 17th! To honor the popular fruit, here’s everything you ever wanted to know about Bananas and more, courtesy Chiquita Brands. Banana Trivia… Bananas don’t grow on trees – they‘re actually giant herbs. The original, wild, banana was tiny and filled with […]
Get ready to go mushroom crazy on the Day of the Mushroom! From savory dishes to unique crafts, there’s endless ways to enjoy these delicious fungi. Mushrooms come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors. They can add a earthy, savory taste to dishes like pastas, pizzas, and soups. Plus, they are versatile enough […]
Crocs is on an absolute roll with its food-focused partnerships, and its latest collab announcement will surely make chip fans happy. As Food & Wine reports, on April 11 the shoe company announced an all-new set of kicks with Pringles. And no, it’s not just slapping mustaches on everything, but rather, it’s making footwear that’s actually useful […]
Tax Day (April 15th) is here and many fast food and sit-down restaurants across the U.S. are offering customers freebies and discounts to celebrate the end of the stressful season. But how many of them create a new cocktail to commemorate the occasion? TGI Friday’s did, that’s who! From now through April 30, participating TGI Friday’s […]
National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day celebrated on April 12th recognizes one of the top comfort foods in the United States. Grilled cheese has nothing to hide — it knows all you really want to eat is cheese and bread in all their golden, melty glory and it’s not gonna judge you for it. While not […]
Okay cheese lovers, the fondue is back, and it’s better than ever. We here in America are seeing a resurgence of a 1970s dinner-party set piece, and across the pond, Oxford University research has concluded that the fondue’s potential as a sharing dish and conversation piece is part of the attraction, but the comforting enveloping […]
The news that Patrón’s beloved coffee liqueur Patrón XO Cafe has fans all abuzz with excitement. On April 1, Patrón took to social media to announce that, no joke, the fan-favorite tequila-based coffee liqueur had returned “for a one-time, limited-quantity release,” and only while supplies last. As Food & Wine reports, when the Bacardi-owned brand discontinued the popular liqueur […]
To celebrate its 90th birthday, Carvel is getting nostalgic, bringing back a flavor that fans haven’t seen in more than 50 years — the Orange Dreamy Creamy Soft Serve. And it’s being served in multiple ways so fans can pick their favorite way of enjoying it. As Food & Wine reports, in total, there are […]
Once upon a time, the beer lovers of the United States were very sad. The government ratified the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, banning all intoxicating liquors, including beer, beginning the period of American history we now know as Prohibition. However, in 1933, the government saw the light and President Roosevelt ended […]
National Cordon Bleu Day is celebrated on April 4 each year to commemorate the invention of Cordon Bleu, the dish which has fast become a favorite in restaurants across the globe. So, what is actually in Cordon Bleu? Well, the dish is made with either chicken breast, pork, or veal that is then snugly tucked […]