Category: Food Holidays

Original Bloody Mary Recipe & History For National Bloody Mary Day

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[1] Thank bartender Fernand Petiot for today’s Bloody Mary (photos #1 and #3 © St. Regis Hotel | NYC). [2] The Bloody Mary was originally called the Red Snapper.   January 1st is National Bloody Mary Day; 2015 marks the 81st anniversary of the drink, originally known as the Red Snapper Cocktail. In 1934, a…
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The History Of Sangria & 15 Sangria Recipes For National Sangria Day

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December 20th is National Sangria Day. The word derives from the Spanish word for bloodletting, and refers to the red wine that was used as a base for the punch. While many of us think of sangria as a summer cooler, red sangria is the perfect color to celebrate the holidays. > The year’s 25+…
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RECIPE: Bailey’s Irish Cream Adult Hot Chocolate

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It’s not an innocent cup of hot chocolate. Photo courtesy Baileys.   It’s National Hot Chocolate Day, or National Cocoa Day if you prefer (the difference between cocoa and hot chocolate). Today we’re making this adults-only version. The recipe comes to us from Baileys Irish Cream, using the company’s Original Irish Cream with a hint…
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PRODUCT: Honeycrisp Apples

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A glorious Honeycrisp apple. Photo courtesy A.A. Modts Apple Farm.   While October is National Apple Month and September 20th is International Eat An Apple Day, today is Eat A Red Apple Day. Our favorite apple is the Honeycrisp, developed at the University Of Minnesota and released in 1991. Beloved for its crisp flesh, juiciness…
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RECIPE: Baked French Toast

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National French Toast Day is November 28th. Take a break from Thanksgiving leftovers and enjoy this baked French toast casserole—part French toast, part bread pudding. The recipe is from Pepperidge Farm, which uses its Cinnamon Swirl Bread; but if you can’t find it, you can use any cinnamon or cinnamon-raisin loaf. Prep time is 15…
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