Category: Food Holidays

FOOD 101: The History Of Strawberries For National Strawberry Month

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[1] Fresh strawberries (photo © InHarvest). [2] Strawberry lemonade (photo © La Cocina Color Lila). [3] Strawberry milkshake (photo © Friendship Dairies). [4] A flowering strawberry plant. The fruit grows from the flower (photo © John-Mark Smith | UnsplashUnsplash). [5] Strawberry plant (photo © Chris Yang | UnsplashUnsplash).   May is National Strawberry Month. Is…
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RECIPE: Crepes Suzette For National Crepes Suzette Day

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May 6th is National Crêpes Suzette Day. If you know classic French cuisine, you’ve likely familiar with Crêpes Suzette. Crêpes Suzette are sweet crêpes made with a sauce of butter, sugar, orange juice, orange zest and an orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier. You can serve then for breakfast, brunch or dessert. Crêpe is the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Orange Juice Vinaigrette & Avocado Salad Recipes

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[1] Orange juice vinaigrette (photo © California Olive Ranch). [2] Avocado, grapefruit and kale salad (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Avocado, black bean and red bell pepper salad (photo © Avocados From Chile).   May 4th is National Orange Juice Day. Here’s something that’s both special and easy to make in less than 15 minutes.…
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RECIPE: Upcycled Food For Earth Day: Carrot Tops To Pesto

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April 22nd is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the birth of the modern environmental movement. Earth Day reminds people about the worrisome state of our planet, and what each of us can do to help. Earth day reminds companies and individuals to do what they can for a clean environment, and fight the ravages…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Cheese Ball Recipes For National Cheese Ball Day

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[1] Here’s another recipe with pecans: a Pimento-Pecan Cheese Ball (photo © Wisconsin Cheese). [2] Mini cheese balls in phyllo cups. Here’s the recipe from A Spicy Perspective (photo © A Spicy Perspective). [3] Mini cheese balls with pretzel sticks. Here’s the recipe from Five Heart Home (photo © Five Heart Home).   April 17th…
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