February

Also known as Christmas pudding, National Plum Pudding Day celebrates a traditional holiday dessert. On February 12th, learn about this tasty treat with an interesting history. Plum Pudding, also called Christmas Pudding, as a Christmas tradition was born in Medieval England when families would make their pudding four to five weeks before Christmas Day.

Tortellini is a signature dish from the Italian region of Bologna, where they claim to have created this stuffed pasta packed with flavor. Ravioli, tortellini, and tortellacci are all part of the same family of stuffed pasta. The most common fillings for tortellini are ham, white meat, and Parmesan cheese. This Italian dish is favorite

Chocolate lovers rejoice as February 14th is National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day! On the same day, approximately 58 million pounds of chocolate will be purchased. Much of it will be in heart-shaped boxes, filled with bite-sized chocolates with ooey, gooey centers. The first cream-filled chocolates as we know them today were believed to be created in

February 15 is Gumdrop Day. Celebrate this day by treating yourself to a bowlful of the colorful, chewy, and delicious candy. Gumdrops come in many flavors and colors. This unofficial and fun holiday is also called National Gumdrop Day in the United States. Debates abound as to the history of gumdrops. Some credit Percy Trusdale

On February 16th each year, National Almond Day recognizes the versatile and healthful almond. This delicious nut is native to the Middle East and thrives in warm, dry climates with mild winters. The day celebrates the benefits and uses of almonds. Although their first place of origin is debated, almonds were thought to have first

Fabulous for dunking fries, fritters, and battered appetizers, tartar sauce adds a zesty tang to fried foods. When used as a sauce, it adds a creamy brightness to fish, chicken, and beef recipes. As a marinade, it's excellent for grilling, too. Mix it into a pasta or potato salad. Add it to steamed vegetables, and

On February 16th each year, National Almond Day recognizes the versatile and healthful almond. This delicious nut is native to the Middle East and thrives in warm, dry climates with mild winters. The day celebrates the benefits and uses of almonds. Although their first place of origin is debated, almonds were thought to have first

Fabulous for dunking fries, fritters, and battered appetizers, tartar sauce adds a zesty tang to fried foods. When used as a sauce, it adds a creamy brightness to fish, chicken, and beef recipes. As a marinade, it's excellent for grilling, too. Mix it into a pasta or potato salad. Add it to steamed vegetables, and

National Indian Pudding Day is observed each year on November 13. This day honors a cold-weather classic, Indian pudding. It was in the seventeenth century that English colonists brought hasty pudding to North America and completely transformed it. The dish has its origins in 16th century England where a similar version was made called “Hasty

National Indian Pudding Day is observed each year on November 13. This day honors a cold-weather classic, Indian pudding. It was in the seventeenth century that English colonists brought hasty pudding to North America and completely transformed it. The dish has its origins in 16th century England where a similar version was made called “Hasty