Category: Food & Drink

Celebrate the Solar Eclipse with these Fine Brews Along the Path of Totality

A sunny day and a cold beer go hand in hand, but come April 8, it’s the moon eclipsing our sun that may inspire your next drink. As Food & Wine reports, breweries across the path of totality for the impending solar eclipse are unveiling everything from thematic coffee stouts to black IPAs. In New […]

Eat Up! It’s National Soylent Green Day!

Soylent Green is the original “people” food for the masses.  Foodimentary.com states that the Soylent Green Biscuit Co’s famous snack has been a cult classic since its inception in 1973.  People everywhere were delighted to have this affordable snack that “tastes just like grandma’s.” When April 1st heralds the coming of spring, I always think […]

Why Do People Eat Hot Cross Buns on Good Friday?

Hot Cross Buns are a tasty pastry made from yeast dough that are usually a bit sweet, often contain some spices (such as cinnamon) and may be found with additions such as raisins, currants or other dried fruits. People like these baked sweet rolls so much that they actually have their own dedicated National Food […]

March 28 is National Black Forest Cake Day – Time to get your Torte On!

March 28th recognizes a decadent and delicious dessert on National Black Forest Cake Day. Black Forest cake is the English name for the German dessert Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, meaning “Black Forest cherry torte.” To make a classic Black Forest Cake, bakers layer several sheets of chocolate cake with whipped cream and cherries between each layer. Then they […]

Which Fruits & Veggies made 2024’s “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” Food List?

Just in time for National Nutrition Month, which focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits, the 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce has come out with its annual “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” food lists. Nearly 75 percent of non-organic fresh produce sold in […]

Be like Popeye and Eat Yer Spinach on National Spinach Day!

On March 26, not only Popeye the Sailor Man but all Americans should be celebrating National Spinach Day. Loaded with water soluble vitamins, iron, calcium antioxidants, and other nutrients, eat it raw to gain the maximum benefit from its nutrition. In honor of this special day and this special dark green leafy vegetable, we offer […]

No Waffling here: March 25th is International Waffle Day!

Who can say no to the sweet and crunchy goodness of waffles? Waffles go well with anything, from syrup to ice cream to chicken. Some places even sell waffle fusion food, like waffle sandwiches. Waffles are the ultimate breakfast or dessert item. You can have it with a side of coffee or fruits or bacon. […]

Keurig is Brewing up Compostable “K-Rounds” as Environmentally Friendly alternative to Plastic K-Cups

Keurig machines debuted over 25 years ago in 1998, serving a massive blow to traditional at-home and in-office coffee brewing with single-serve K-Cups. But in recent years the notorious pods have been a subject of environmental criticism with their landfilling plastic coating, making them a target for innovation. As Packaging Dive reports, notable environmental milestones have included Keurig […]

Mangia! It’s National Ravioli Day!

Celebrated annually on March 20, National Ravioli Day is a food holiday for pasta lovers, paying tribute to the fun-filled and lip-smacking varieties of ravioli.  Ravioli are a traditional Italian filled pasta.  The name itself comes from the Italian word “riavvolgere” meaning “to wrap,” which is exactly what ravioli is all about.  To make ravioli, you […]