On January 30, we annually recognize National Croissant Day, so channel your inner Parisian baker today and say “oui” to these buttery treats! Although it is most likely just a myth, the history of the croissant is a colorful tale full of adventure. In 1683, the Turkish Empire laid siege on Vienna, Austria. The Turks made […]
Country music legend and all-around icon Dolly Parton celebrated her 78th birthday this month, and she apparently spent her special day … by working. “Nothing wrong with working on your birthday if you’re getting good stuff done, right?” she told Business Insider. But Dolly also had a couple of gifts for those who love her (which is basically everyone on this […]
Who doesn’t love waking up to a fresh plate of blueberry pancakes, or even indulging in them for dessert? They truly are a good of the Gods, and they are so universally loved that they even have their own day! That’s right, Blueberry Pancake Day is a thing, because this is America. This is one […]
National Peanut Butter Day is a holiday which falls annually on January 24th and celebrates the tasty food spread made from grinding up the legume Arachis hypogaea. It’s a food paste that’s been enjoyed since the 19th century. Today, it’s used to make everything from the iconic peanut butter & jelly sandwich to peanut butter […]
An icon of the gum world has experienced its final chew. Ferrara Candy Company has announced that it’s discontinuing Fruit Stripe Gum, which has been tickling taste buds since 1969. “We have made the difficult decision to sunset Fruit Stripe Gum, but consumers may still be able to find product at select retailers nationwide,” a […]
This month, Starbucks announced that customers will now be able to bring in their reusable cups whether they’re walking into a store or driving up in the US and Canada. The company claims it’s the first national coffee retailer to give customers this option for drive-thru and mobile orders. As Food & Wine reports, for […]
What better way to start Irish Coffee Week and prepare for National Irish Coffee Day on January 25th than with a little background on the classic drink from the editors at Chilled magazine? The Irish Coffee was invented in the winter of 1943 by Joe Sheridan, the chef at the time at Foynes Port near […]
January 20th is a day dedicated to cheese lovers everywhere. And there are a lot of us out there. In fact, the average American consumes approximately 34 pounds of cheese a year. Now, keep in mind that’s the average American. How much do you suppose the average American cheese lover consumes… Double that amount? Triple […]
National Popcorn Day is a day that celebrates one of America’s favorite snack foods, popcorn. While there is some debate on the origins of this day and on which day it should be celebrated, most popcorn aficionados agree that the day is usually celebrated on January 19th. The origins of this holiday is currently unknown, […]
The McDonald’s Big Mac is getting even bigger. Beginning January 24, the chain is bringing back the Double Big Mac, which has four beef patties instead of the usual two, for a limited time nationwide. As CNN reports, McDonald’s briefly sold the special sandwich in March 2020, announcing its arrival a few days before the onslaught of the […]