Did you know that January 5th is National Whipped Cream Day? Well, now you do! In honor of this Foodie Holiday, here are five things every whipped cream fan should know, courtesy Food & Wine magazine. It’s old. Whipped cream has been around since the 16th century. It was included in recipes that date back […]
Today is National Spaghetti Day! Did you know that every year, 1.3 million pounds of spaghetti were sold in American grocery stores? If all of those packages were lined up, they would circle the Earth nine times! The first historical reference to boiled noodles (found in the Jerusalem Talmud) suggests that the Arabs invented the […]
In 2023 several of what might have been your favorite food and drink went the way of the Do Do Bird. You might have even indulged in some of the final bites and slurps of your favorite food and drinks without realizing it. Restaurants and food manufacturers are constantly evaluating what’s selling and what’s not, […]
According to the USDA, which has never been exactly a “thought leader” when it comes to food and nutrition, January is Fat Free Living Month. This is possibly the worst idea the USDA has ever come up with, with the possible exception of the 1992 Food Pyramid. Virtually every health professional now understands that fat […]
Do you know why it’s good luck to eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day? As with most superstitions, there are several answers to the question. According to legendary Southern food researcher John Egerton’s Southern Food: At Home, On the Road, In History, black-eyed peas are associated with a “mystical and mythical power to bring […]
December 30th is National Bicarbonate of Soda Day. Just why do we have a day that pays homage to what is commonly known as Baking Soda? Well, the day is celebrated to recognize and acknowledge the importance of this little baking ingredient and miracle household agent with numerous health benefits in our day to day […]
National Pepper Pot Soup Day (also known as Philadelphia Pepper Pot Soup) commemorates a dish that earned the nickname “the soup that won the war.” The observance takes place annually on December 29th. In honor of the holiday, here’s a little history to go with your soup. It was during the revolutionary war around 1777 […]
If you’ve ever snacked on your Nacho Cheese Doritos and thought, “I wonder what these would taste like in booze form (no?), your queries are about to be answered. Nacho Cheese Doritos are now headed to the liquor shelf. As Food & Wine reports, in a most unconventional crossover, the iconic tortilla chip brand has partnered with Empirical […]
McDonald’s is inviting customers to feel like kids again with the latest iteration of the Happy Meal — one that’s intended for adults. As Yahoo News reports, the fast-food chain has just launched the Kerwin Frost Box, a collaboration with artist and comedian Kerwin Frost (a self-proclaimed lifelong fan of the brand). Packed with a choice of […]
Whether you need a Christmas drink to serve at a party or just want to mix up holiday cocktails at home, something on this list of 10 fun holiday drinks will hit the spot. First of all, December 20th is National Sangria Day? Why does this refreshing summer wine punch have a national day in […]