With the new year in full swing and cold and flu season coming in hot, do you ever wish you could sip on a bowl of hot soup on the go? Thanks to Progresso, now you can—well, kind of. As Woman’s World reports, Progresso’s parent company, General Mills, recently announced that in honor of National […]
When the cold weather is in abundance, what better way to sit down and warm up than with a nice, warm bowl of soup? Where did soup come from, and how was it created? Let’s find out as we dive into the history of National Soup Month, celebrated annually in January! Historical evidence of the […]
You either love ‘em or you hate ‘em. But you can’t deny their popularity. Fig Newtons have remained a much-loved pastry for over a century, so no wonder they get their own day. January 16 is National Fig Newton Day and we know you can’t wait to enjoy a few in celebration. The Evolution of […]
Nothing compares to the first bite of a warm, toasted bagel slathered with cream cheese. Whether you prefer plain or everything, lox or a classic schmear, sesame or cinnamon raisin, the possibilities are endless on National Bagel Day! If your morning isn’t complete without toasted perfection, then this is the food holiday for you. The […]
The wait is over – because savings are “here to stay” at the Golden Arches. On January 7, the fast food chain finally launched its McDonald’s new McValue™ menu, which features all-day savings, every day at U.S. restaurants nationwide. What’s on the McValue Menu? As CBS News reports, it includes McDonald’s $5 meal deal, which the […]
Girl Scout cookies are here, ready to sweeten our lives while we endure winter weather. From January to April, droves of uniformed girls sell ever-popular Thin Mints and coconut-caramel Samoas all over the country. But as Southern Living reports, if Toast-Yays! and S’mores are your favorites, you’d better stock up now, because this is the last year […]
Today, January 11th, is National Milk Day (although some people have claimed November 26th to celebrate all things Milk, and not to be confused World Milk Day, which is in June, but we digress). National Milk Day is a holiday that was first requested by the International Association of Milk Inspectors in 1915, but that […]
When the weather outside is frightful, a Hot Toddy is a boozy balm that proves delightful. Perhaps that’s why National Hot Toddy day comes in the middle of winter – on January 11 every year. The whiskey-based drink is warming, delicious, easy to execute, and simple to tweak. As Food & Wine reports, since the cocktail largely […]
January 9th is National Apricot day – in fact the entire month of January has been named Apple & Apricot Month – which may seem odd considering that the apricot’s growing season is during the Summer and you’d be hard pressed to find any fresh apricots in your grocer’s aisles right now. However, apricots are […]
It’s officially 2025, and Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating by giving away Lifestyle Bowls all year long. But if you want one, you’ll have to run, bike, or walk for it. As Food & Wine reports, on January 1, the fast-casual restaurant announced that it’s partnering up with Strava once again, this time for the […]