When you think of strawberries, you usually think of warm days in the sunshine, not shivering in the final weeks of Winter. It makes sense, as the peak of strawberry season are the months of May and June. So it’s understandable if you’re a bit confused as to why we would be celebrating this beautiful […]
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Celebrate Pistachios on BOTH National Pistachio Day and World Pistachio Day, but love them all year long!
Hard to believe, but it wasn’t until 1976 that Americans harvested the first commercial crop of pistachios. They had been enjoying the nut since about the 1800s, but it was not until the 1930s that the love for pistachios really took off. What may have skyrocketed it up in popularity though, is the invention of […]
Which Kind of Pasta Sauce is America’s Favorite?
Pasta sauce in a jar is a fantastic pantry staple for good reason. It’s shelf-stable, versatile, and readily available at any grocery store or delivery app. In fact, we’d bet there’s a jar in your kitchen cabinet right now. But which kind of pasta sauce is America’s favorite? As it turns out (and Food & […]
Owls Are Helping California Vineyards Stay Pest-Free
When talking about a fine California wine, drinkers will discuss everything from the soil to the fruit to the winemaker’s deft hand. But here’s one little guy that often gets overlooked: The owl that protected those vines from rodent attacks. As Bay Nature magazine reports, research on the phenomenon is being conducted at Humboldt State University’s Department of […]
Have You Tried Kacey Musgraves’ “Deeper Wellness” Smoothie at Eerewhon?
Have you tried Kacey Musgraves’ new smoothie collaboration with Erewhon? As Delish reports, the “Deeper Wellness” it’s not only healthy and delicious, it also maybe the most Instagrammable item that’s come out of the popular Los Angeles-based health food store since Hailey Bieber’s viral skincare smoothie. Compared to the Bieber smoothie (which has a strawberry milkshake […]
¡Salud, it’s National Margarita Day!
February 22 is National Margarita Day! I don’t know about you, but that’s a national holiday in my house! Get yer drinkin’ shoes on and get ready to celebrate the sweet-tart agave-cocktail deliciousness that is The Margarita. A well-crafted margarita is one of life’s joys — especially when you can indulge on a sunny February […]
February is Cherry-full!
In many parts of the country, February still brings snowy days and cold nights, however, February also brings us one month closer to the warmer weather of spring and summer and nothing says warm weather is approaching than blossoms on the trees, specifically, cherry trees. February is rich in history and folklore about the little red super […]
Ben & Jerry’s Sundaes Have Arrived
As any true Ben & Jerry’s fan knows, the famed Vermont-born ice cream brand is always churning out new flavors and dessert creations (and sadly, sending some to the flavor graveyard). From innovative non-dairy offerings to the core line-up of ice cream flavors and fun collabs with notable celebrities, this powerhouse ice cream slayer has a boundless array of […]
Raise a glass to National Drink Wine Day!
National Drink Wine Day is held each year on February 18, so get ready to unwind with a glass (or two) of your favorite Red, White, or Rose. It’s the perfect day to open up your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy it with your friends or with your dinner. As you toast your friends […]
Egg Rationing is Here
Skyrocketing prices for eggs across the nation are only half the problem for consumers these days – egg rationing is here. With prices rising rapidly and showing no signs of slowing anytime soon, some of the nation’s biggest grocery store chains — including Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Costco — have begun limiting the amount of eggs […]