March 28th recognizes a decadent and delicious dessert on National Black Forest Cake Day. Black Forest cake is the English name for the German dessert Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, meaning “Black Forest cherry torte.” To make a classic Black Forest Cake, bakers layer several sheets of chocolate cake with whipped cream and cherries between each layer. Then they […]
Just in time for National Nutrition Month, which focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits, the 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce has come out with its annual “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” food lists. Nearly 75 percent of non-organic fresh produce sold in […]
On March 26, not only Popeye the Sailor Man but all Americans should be celebrating National Spinach Day. Loaded with water soluble vitamins, iron, calcium antioxidants, and other nutrients, eat it raw to gain the maximum benefit from its nutrition. In honor of this special day and this special dark green leafy vegetable, we offer […]
Who can say no to the sweet and crunchy goodness of waffles? Waffles go well with anything, from syrup to ice cream to chicken. Some places even sell waffle fusion food, like waffle sandwiches. Waffles are the ultimate breakfast or dessert item. You can have it with a side of coffee or fruits or bacon. […]
Keurig machines debuted over 25 years ago in 1998, serving a massive blow to traditional at-home and in-office coffee brewing with single-serve K-Cups. But in recent years the notorious pods have been a subject of environmental criticism with their landfilling plastic coating, making them a target for innovation. As Packaging Dive reports, notable environmental milestones have included Keurig […]
Celebrated annually on March 20, National Ravioli Day is a food holiday for pasta lovers, paying tribute to the fun-filled and lip-smacking varieties of ravioli. Ravioli are a traditional Italian filled pasta. The name itself comes from the Italian word “riavvolgere” meaning “to wrap,” which is exactly what ravioli is all about. To make ravioli, you […]
Wendy’s is making nostalgia a flavor with their latest Frosty. The fast food chain is introducing their Orange Dreamsicle Frosty inspired by the classic childhood popsicle. According to USA Today, with the launch of Orange Dreamsicle Frosty on the first day of spring, the chain has now completed offering a flavor for each season. Wendy’s has […]
A staple of school cafeterias, the Sloppy Joe is nothing if not a beloved American staple. In fact, March 18 has been declared National Sloppy Joe Day! But did you know that sloppy joes actually have roots in another, less widespread but equally delicious sandwich? Or that there’s some consternation over who the actual Joe […]
Peanut lovers, rejoice! March 15 is National Peanut Lovers’ Day, right smack dab in the middle of National Peanut Month. From PB&J’s to “everybody get your peanuts HERE” at ballparks around the country, peanuts are a timeless American favorite. Whether you prefer them sprinkled on salad or eaten by the handful, this classic nut is […]
On March 14 we celebrate America’s #1 snack food, the Potato Chip. All of this fuss begs the question, where did the potato chip come from, anyway? Well, apparently, there are several who claim to have come up with the concept of slicing potatoes super thin and deep frying them to crispy perfection. First, let’s […]