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 […]
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. […]
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored every March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This campaign – which began in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and becoming a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing interest in nutrition – focuses attention on the importance of making informed food […]
In the 15 years since its launch, Maine Beer Company’s Lunch IPA has built a cult following in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. Just one sip of this citrusy, aromatic, and slightly bitter beer, and it’s easy to understand why it’s so beloved in New England. But as Food & Wine reports, now you might even find […]
Fill up that tank with gas, mark your calendar, and get ready for the one and only Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s. The fun (and tasty) event is returning this year on Tuesday, April 14, where Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops will be serving up free scoops all day long to loyal customers around […]
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 […]
If you asked Costco members to name their favorite department at the bulk retailer, it might be the bakery, where you’ll find cult-favorite items like the store’s butter croissants, pumpkin pie, and customizable sheet cakes. The latter has become a staple at large gatherings, because you can snag a 48-serving sheet cake for just $25 […]
On March 17, with the luck of the Irish on your side, you may be planning to partake of some Corned Beef and Cabbage, which would make sense, since it is National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day. But according to a recent article in allrecipes.com, real Irish people – that is, those who grew up […]
Time to get your Irish up, because St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow! The holiday, commonly celebrated with pints of green beer, corned beef and cabbage, and green as far as the eye can see, lands on March 17. As Delish reports, to help celebrate, many of your favorite restaurant and food chains are giving away free food, offering solid deals, […]
Peanut lovers, rejoice! March 15 is National Peanut Lovers’ Day, right smack dab in the middle of National Peanut Month. From PB&J’s to “everybody get your peanuts HERE” at ballparks around the country, peanuts are a timeless American favorite. Whether you prefer them sprinkled on salad or eaten by the handful, this classic nut is […]