It’s National Cherry Turnover Day: Time To Bake Some Turnovers

[1] Turnovers can be any shape you can seal and crimp (photo © Country Living Magazine). [2] You can celebrate with frozen turnovers, of course, like these from Pepperidge Farm. With the quality of the cherries and cream cheese dough in our recipe, below, no icing or other garnish is necessary (photo © Pepperidge Farm).…
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The History Of Bananas For National Banana Lovers Day

Love bananas? Check out this history of bananas for August 27th, National Banana Lovers Day (April 21st is, simply, Banana Day—another day to re-read your banana history). But first: While you’re on a long conference call, or waiting for an internet connection that’s taking its time, show your love by decorating a banana (photo #1).…
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RECIPE: Deconstructed Banana Split, For National Banana Split Day

[1] The deconstructed banana split at Sushi Samba in New York City (photo © Sushi Samba [alas, now closed]). [2] The traditional banana split (photo © California Milk Advisory Board).   How should you celebrate August 25th, National Banana Split Day? There’s the tried and true banana split, of course. Classically served in a long…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Make Better Waffles

[1] BLT Wafflewich, a waffle sandwich (photo courtesy Elegant Affairs Caterers). [2] Waffle cups aren’t just for sundaes. Use them to hold a crisp, healthy veggie salad (photo courtesy Joy Cone Company). [3] You can take a gourmet approach to chicken and waffles with little touches like these (photo courtesy Honey Butter Fried Chicken |…
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Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe & The History Of Pecans

August 20th is National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day (April is National Pecan Month, April 14th is National Pecan Day, July 12th is National Pecan Pie Day, and here are the year’s 38 nut holidays—and the year’s 31 pie holidays. Our only question regarding this delicious pie: Why eat heavy pecan pie during the summer—not to…
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