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We are here today to honor International Hot and Spicy Food Day, which is celebrated around the world on January 16th.
Eating ‘hot’ is not new; people have been using spicy seasonings since 7500 BC when chili peppers were first domesticated in Mexico. (more…)
It is National Bean Day, a time to celebrate beans in all their sizes, shapes, and colors.
Green, red, black, lima, and soy are just a few examples of the types of beans we can salute on this special holiday. (more…)
January is National Slow Cooking Month!
It is time to shine a light on this wonderful way of preparing food and experiment with hearty, simple one-pot plant-based recipes. (more…)
It is Kwanzaa time!
Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration held from December 26th to January 1st in the United States to honor African culture and heritage. (more…)
December 17th is National Maple Syrup Day!
This legendary sweet treat that hails from North America has long been associated with breakfast foods like pancakes, but it can easily be wed with fruits and vegetables to create a wide variety of other sensational dishes.
December 13th is coming up…which means it is almost time to celebrate National Cocoa Day!
One of the world’s favorite cozy cold-weather drinks, cocoa is a mysterious and exotic rainforest food from ancient Maya. (more…)
Honored on December 4th, World Wildlife Conservation Day is a time to raise awareness about wildlife poaching and trafficking.
This dramatic problem requires action by everyone (citizens, activists, corporations and governments) if we wish to end the illegal trade of wildlife. (more…)
“For it is in giving that we receive.”
~Francis of Assisi (more…)
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.”
~Melody Beattie
Thanksgiving is coming up—one of the most beautiful days of the year! (more…)
