Croissant History & Recipes With Croissants For National Croissant Day

January 30th is National Croissant Day. What is a croissant? Here’s the scoop. > The history of croissants and the croissant sandwich are below. > Check out the croissant recipes below. > The year’s 20+ bread holidays. > The history of bread and the different types of bread: a photo glossary.     WHAT IS…
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Orange Shortbread Bars Recipe For National Citrus Month

[1] Luscious orange shortbread bars (all photos © Fruits From Chile). [2] Navel oranges fresh off the tree. [3] In addition to baking and cooking, navel oranges are a hand fruit. [4] Why they’re called “navel” oranges. The appearance of the navel is the result of a mutation,” Moses says. The mutation created a conjoined…
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The Different Types Of Oatmeal For National Oatmeal Month

January is National Oatmeal Month, a whole-grain cooked breakfast cereal that’s an excellent source of niacin, riboflavin, and iron, and helps to bolster energy levels. Athletes and diabetics eat oatmeal for its high content of complex carbohydrates and fiber, which abet slow digestion and stable blood glucose levels. Oats are the grain, and oatmeal is…
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National Spaghetti Day, The History Of Spaghetti & The 20 Pasta Holidays

January 4th is National Spaghetti Day, but mark your calendar to celebrate a year of pasta holidays below. Trivia: The word “spaghetti” derives from the Italian word “spago,” which means “twine” or “string.”  The name for a single spaghetti noodle is “spaghetto” (it’s the singular form of the plural “spaghetti”). Other beloved Italian foods share…
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The Tom & Jerry: Eggnog With Brandy, For National Eggnog Day

[1] A Tom and Jerry in special Tom & Jerry cups. Here’s the recipe (photos #1, #2, and #3 © House Of Hawthornes). [2] Different companies created Tom and Jerry punchbowl and cup sets in the 1940s. This set is from Hazel Atlas, a prominent producer. [3] This set, from Homer Laughlin, is more elegant.…
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