FOOD HOLIDAY: National Eat Local Day

[1] One way to eat more local food is to join a CSA (photo © With Love LA). [2] Another way to buy local produce, baked goods, cheeses, jams, meats and more is to shop at farmers markets. Here’s how to find a farmers market near you (photo © Prince William County | Virginia). [3]…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Celebrate Oktoberfest 2020

[1] An Oktoberfest pretzel pack gift set from Eastern Standard Provisions (photo © Eastern Standard Provisions). [2] A perfect balance of German malt & hops, our Oktoberfest lager is a beautiful burnt orange and in color (photos #2 and #3 © Wallenpaupack Brewing Co.). [3] Straight from the tap at Wallenpaupack Brewing Co.’s Brewpub. Märzen…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make An Herb Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Updated August 2026 There is no National Salad Dressing Day, but there should be. Few people want to eat a plate of undressed greens. So today we tackle salad dressing, starting with some food trivia: The word “salad” derives from the Latin herba salta, salted herbs. In ancient Rome, greens were usually seasoned with salty…
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