National Bagel and Lox Day recognizes one of America's favorite bagel combinations on February 9th. Bagels are one of the few breads that are boiled then baked. This creates a soft inside while keeping a crisp outside. The book described a bread that was boiled then baked just as bagels are made today. Today, we
Pizza Pie Day takes place on February 9. It is one of the numerous, delicious food holidays in the U.S. Obviously, Pizza Pie Day is a day for celebrating pizza, one of the most popular foods Americans enjoy. Did you know that 36% of Americans eat pizza as a breakfast meal? Historians claim that pizza-like
When thinking of cheesecake, most people’s thoughts go to that creamy colored, tangy bite of feathery goodness with a graham cracker crust. How on earth could that be paired with the fudgy, gooey sweetness of a brownie, without creating a culinary war on the taste buds? Quite easily, in fact! And that wonderful person who
There’s something about the taste of rich dark chocolate blended with refreshing peppermint that just can’t be beat. In fact, the entire holiday of National Peppermint Patty Day was centered around this delicious blend, and the company that brought it into existence. If you’re a fellow Peppermint Patty lover, then this holiday will be your
Each year on the day of the championship game, another kind of pigskin is celebrated. National Pork Rind Day recognizes the fried edible skin of the pig. 11 is National Peppermint Patty Day, and why not celebrate it by talking about one of the most famous peppermint patties: York Peppermint Patties. The history of this
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.
Hearts get healthy on National Oatmeal Day! Not only is oatmeal one of America's favorite breakfast foods, but we also celebrate it annually on October 29th. It's a perfect day to enjoy one of America’s favorite breakfast foods. A warm bowl of oatmeal starts a day off right. Add spices, fruit, nuts, or nut butters
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
