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
Some historians report that people have been drinking wine since 6000 BC, when agriculture cropped up in the region that became the country of Georgia in the early 11th Century. Today's Georgia borders Armenia and Turkey to the South and Russia to the North Origins: The oldest known winery was found in a cave in
Some historians report that people have been drinking wine since 6000 BC, when agriculture cropped up in the region that became the country of Georgia in the early 11th Century. Today's Georgia borders Armenia and Turkey to the South and Russia to the North The oldest known winery was found in a cave in Armenia,
Recognized by the US National Confectioners Association, National Chocolate Mint Day is observed annually across the nation on February 19th. This holiday has been set aside for all the chocolate mint lovers to eat their favorite treats all day long. National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this minty celebration. While we do, we'll
Recognized by the US National Confectioners Association, National Chocolate Mint Day is observed annually across the nation on February 19th. This holiday has been set aside for all the chocolate mint lovers to eat their favorite treats all day long. National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this minty celebration. While we do, we'll
For the past nine years, around National Muffin Day (which the food dictionary say falls on February 20), we've encouraged people to bake muffins and hand them out to people experiencing homelessness in their cities. Origins: Jacob Kaufman, a tech lawyer in San Francisco, co-founded National Muffin Day. Kaufman started the holiday by handing out
Some pie lovers will be eating their favorite pie on February 20 during National Cherry Pie Day. Whether they eat it for breakfast, lunch or supper or a slice at every meal depends on just how much they love cherry pie! National Cherry Pie Day is celebrated on February 20th. The modern version of cherry
