For National Lobster Day, The History Of Lobster & Why We Boil Them Alive

National Lobster Day is celebrated on two different days: June 15th September 25th (see the *footnote for why there are two). Below: > The history of lobster, from trash seafood to cash crop. > Lobster-producing regions. > Other foods that went from common to coveted. > The year’s lobster holidays. > Why are lobsters boiled…
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National Rye Day & The Year’s 100+ Cocktail /Spirit Holidays

[1] Kings Family Distillery of Indiana took home the gold in the rye category at the 2026 The International Wine & Spirit Competition, for its Cask Strength 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey photo: The Nibble). [2] Jack Daniel’s is known for making the world’s best-selling American whiskey, Old No. 7 Black Label Tennessee Whiskey. But…
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Ketchup, An American Condiment, & Noteworthy Small Brands

[1] The first most popular use for ketchup: French fries and other fried potatoes—tots, hash browns, etc. (photo © Striphouse | Las Vegas). [2] In second place, the burger. A plain burger is just fine, but we’ve added some excitement with this sautéed mushroom-Gruyère cheeseburger and sweet potato fries (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Coming…
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Sheet Pan Pancakes Recipes: An Easier Way To Make Pancakes

Have you ever made sheet pan waffles? Baked in the oven instead of fried in a skillet, you not only save time and effort flipping pancakes on the stove top, but you can refrigerate or freeze them for easy reheating. September 26th is National Pancake Day and the last week of February is National Pancake…
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Vary The All-American Cobb With This Thai Cobb Salad Recipe

[1] Our latest version of Cobb Salad has a Thai influence. The recipe follows (photo: The Nibble). [2] Add peanut butter to Asian-style sesame dressing for peanut dressing. The recipe follows (photo: The Nibble). [3] Pick up a rotisserie chicken (Freepik photo). [4] Crunchy snow peas are always a treat. We’re happy to have recipe…
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