Ooh, la, la, oyster fans, your day is here, because August 5th is National Oyster Day! In honor of the aphrodisiac mollusk (and there have been studies, so yeah, the rumor’s true!), here are fun facts, history, and serving/eating tips to honor the special foodie delight. (And by the way, it’s also National IPA Day, […]
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is recognized annually on August 4. With the invention of chocolate chip cookies dating back about a century, it is no wonder this dessert, ranked “most popular dish” on YouGov’s survey, has its own day. Here is what to know about National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, including how it came […]
Tickets for Beyoncé’s recently concluded Cowboy Carter Tour tended to go quickly, but sales of her new cocktail kit were even faster. Thankfully for whiskey-inclined members of the BeyHive, it’s getting a restock. As Food & Wine reports, SirDavis American Whisky — the brand helmed by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, in partnership with Moët Hennessy — launched its […]
Ah, fall: chilly evenings, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes on every street corner. That’s right, the first sign of fall is no longer when the leaves start to turn—it’s when Starbucks releases its signature Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL), which has been around for more than 20 seasons now. As Food & Wine reports, this year, […]
The rich, bitter, and almost-chocolatey flavors of Guinness have earned this Irish stout its spot among the most iconic beers worldwide, across multiple generations. Simply put, Guinness appeals to everyone. As Food & Wine reports, whether you’re looking for new ways to enjoy your favorite stout or want to savor the beer’s flavor without the alcohol, the […]
As you cut into a cantaloupe’s understated exterior, a vibrantly colored, orange center appears. From vitamin A to vitamin C, studies have shown that cantaloupe packs a punch with essential nutrients that can help support your immune and digestive systems. But as USA Today reports, cantaloupe is particularly helpful to eat during the hot summer months because of […]
National Chicken Wing Day may have been cooked up in Buffalo, New York, but it’s become a nationwide excuse to indulge in the dish. As USA Today reports, back in 1977, then-mayor of Buffalo, New York Stan Makowski, proclaimed July 29 as National Chicken Wing Day to celebrate that “thousands of pounds of chicken wings are consumed by […]
Today is National Milk Chocolate Day, the day where we celebrate the invention of milk chocolate by Daniel Peter, an employee of Nestle and a neighbor of Henry Nestle, in 1887. But your next bite of chocolate might also take a bite out of your wallet. As Food & Wine reports, the Hershey Company just […]
Cheers! Or should we say, Slàinte Mhath (Pronounced Slanj-a-va, is actually both Irish and Scots Gaelic for “cheers”)! It’s National Scotch Day! Every year on July 27th, we celebrate the iconic whisky (Yes, whisky with a “y” and not an “ey” because that’s the Scottish/Scotch way.) Even though the origin of whisky is shrouded in […]
National Tequila Day is July 24th, and what better way to celebrate this gift from the agave gods than raising a glass (or two)? To help narrow down your myriad of choices, let’s first go over exactly what Tequila is. Simply explained, tequila is the national alcoholic beverage of Mexico and is made from the […]