TIP OF THE DAY: Ploughman’s Lunch For St. Patrick’s Day

[1] The Ploughman’s Lunch, a staple lunch in Britain for centuries (photo ©Taste | Australia). [2] Have an Irish beer with your lunch (photo © Murphy’s Irish Stout). [3] Smithwick’s Irish Ale (photo © Smithwick’s).   For St. Patrick’s Day, how about a Ploughman’s lunch? You can bring it to work or dig in at…
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FOOD FUN: $100 Meatball For National Meatball Day

March 9th is National Meatball Day. Meatballs are be made of different kinds of meat or blends, depending on local preferences. These days, there even vegan meatballs made from from grains, tofu and vegetables. What’s your favorite use for meatballs? The most popular meatball dishes in the U.S. include: Spaghetti and meatballs Meatball subs Meatball…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Plan Ahead For Pi Day

While National Pie Day is January 23rd, March 14th, 3.14, is National Pi Day. The date format 3.14 is the same as the first three digits of pi. The first 10 digits are 3.1415926535. There are many more: Pi has been calculated to more than one trillion digits beyond its decimal point. Some people are…
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National Cheese Doodle / Cheez Doodle Day & The History Of Cheez Doodles

[1] It’s National Cheez Doodle Day. Dig in (photo © The Foodie Patootie)! [2] Why use a bowl: Eat from the bag! (photo © Wise Snacks) [3] Cheetos launched 10 years before Cheez Doodles, yet no one has registered a holiday for them (photo © Webstaurant Store). [4] Cheez Doodle Chicken Tenders. Here’s the recipe…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Buckwheat Crepe (Galette) Filled With Ham & Eggs

A crêpe is a type of very thin pancake, that can be served unfilled, with only a sprinkling of confectioners sugar, or with sweet or savory filling. They can be simple or elaborate—like Crêpes Suzette, flambéed with orange liqueur. They can be folded (photos #1 and #2) or rolled into a tube shape.   In…
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