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October is National Cookbook Month, the perfect time to celebrate the age-old tradition of cookbooks.
By definition, a cookbook is a ‘book containing recipes and other information about the preparation and cooking of food.’ (more…)
Are you ready to cook? (more…)
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues but the parent of all others.”
~Cicero
It is World Gratitude Day. (more…)
It is National Linguine Day!
This fun holiday, which is observed every year on September 15th, is the perfect time to discover why everyone loves linguine—not to mention ALL pasta. (more…)
“What I say is that, if a man really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow.”
~A.A. Milne
September is National Potato Month—thirty full days to celebrate this nutritious gift from Mother Nature! (more…)
It is time to honor one of the most beloved (and famous) snacks in the world—trail mix!
That is because August 31st is National Trail Mix Day. (more…)
“An apple is an excellent thing—until you have tried a peach.”
~George du Maurier
It is August—time to celebrate National Peach Month! (more…)
August is that time of year when summer draws to a close, and we prepare for the first day of school.
And—very appropriately—it is also Family Fun Month! (more…)
August 7th is National Raspberries N’ Cream Day, a celebration of one of the most impressive members of the berry family.
The word ‘raspberry’ comes from the old French word ‘raspise’ which means ‘sweet rose-colored wine’—a lyrical name befitting of this exquisite fruit. (more…)
