It’s officially illegal to farm octopus in the state of California. Gov. Gavin Newsom has just signed the bipartisan bill (which had zero opponents) that criminalizes the farming of octopuses for human consumption, based on the ideas that the aquatic animals are “highly intelligent,” have “long-term memory,” and have “have a well-developed nervous system.” And, […]
October is, among other things, National Applejack month. In truth, fall is Applejack’s season and has been for some time. Does that sound ridiculous? Absolutely. But by virtue of being a “melting pot,” a (usually) amicable blending of the many varied cultures that make up our history as a nation, we get very few things […]
Late Thursday evening, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Perry, Florida, along the state’s panhandle. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), it hit with wind speeds of up to 140 miles per hour, making it a Category 4 storm and ranking among “the most powerful to strike the United States.” Its path of destruction […]
In September, history was made when Taco Bell secured National Day Calendar’s official blessing to move National Taco Day, previously on October 4, to the first Tuesday of October, permanently. After hearing fans’ callouts on National Taco Day not landing on Taco Tuesday, Taco Bell and National Day Calendar had no other choice but to […]
Need a quick source of caffeine? Nespresso has a new grab-and-go coffee option that’s not only convenient, but also comes with a sweet surprise. As Food & Wine reports, just in time for National Coffee Day on September 29 and International Coffee Day on October 1, the brand announced its first-ever ready-to-drink canned beverage, the Nespresso […]
Pumpkin spice season is so last month. If you haven’t noticed by the plethora of Halloween-themed merch filling your local store shelves, Candy Season has begun! It’s the glorious time from fall all the way until New Year’s when you can eat as many sweets as you like in the name of Halloween, Christmas, and […]
September 23rd is National Great American Pot Pie Day, celebrating a favorite American comfort food. Warm up the home with a toasty meal of pot pies to celebrate! Pot pie (also spelled potpie) is a misappropriated name. Originally, “pot pie” referred to a crustless mixture of meat pie ingredients and noodles, stewed in a pot […]
Home Chef, the popular meal kit delivery service, is getting two new A-list partners who promise to bring the very best of the South to your kitchen. As Food & Wine reports, last week, Home Chef announced its new partnership with Dolly Parton and her sister, Rachel Parton George. The two sisters and the company […]
Taco Bell wants you to mark your calendar for the all-new National Taco Day date. As Food & Wine reports, last week, the fast food chain announced it has successfully lobbied to move National Taco Day from October 4 to October 1 in 2024, with support from the National Day Calendar. This way, the brand says, […]
Apparently, Krispy Kreme loves Fall as much as we do. As Food & Wine reports, on Monday, the North Carolina-based doughnut chain unveiled its Golden Harvest Collection, bringing three all-new doughnuts, along with one returning favorite, back to stores just in time for fall. “A slight chill in the morning air, a hint of color […]