Category: Food Holidays

Croissant History & Recipes With Croissants For National Croissant Day

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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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A Tip To Celebrate National Meat Week

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National Meat Week is an industry promotion that begins on the last Sunday in January. Running for eight days, the event invites restaurants to show their skills with the best cuts of meat. This year, Meat Week begins on January 29th and runs through February 5th. Chefs are challenged to offer their best and latest…
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Chocolate Cake Recipes For National Chocolate Cake Day

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[1] German chocolate cake. The recipe link is at right (photo © Betty Crocker). [2] Chocolate layer cake with peanut butter filling and frosting. The recipe link is at right (photo © King Arthur Baking). [3] Chocolate icebox cake. The recipe link is at right (photo © Kings Cupboard). [4] Black Forest cake. The recipe…
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Orange Shortbread Bars Recipe For National Citrus Month

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[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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