Category: Food Holidays

Bakewell Tart Recipe For National Bakewell Tart Day

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August 11th is National Bakewell Tart Day, a fact which may lead most Americans to say, “What’s A Bakewell Tart?” It’s a traditional British pastry that originated in the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire, England. A layer of jam covers a shortbread crust, topped in turn by of almond custard (frangipane) and sliced almonds. It…
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Recipes: Peach Sangria, Peach Sangria Popcorn & More Snacks

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[1] Peach sangria popcorn will likely be a new treat for your family and friends. The recipe is below (recipe and photo © Popcorn Board). [2] While the popcorn recipe doesn’t call for peaches (just peach jam), we had a supply of dried peaches and added them to the mix. They made a peachy-licious difference…
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Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad Recipe For National Watermelon Day

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For National Watermelon Day, August 3rd, we tried a delicious watermelon salad recipe and give it two thumbs up! (July is National Watermelon Month.) Unlike a mixed fruit salad, this recipe combines sweet watermelon with savory elements: garlic, onion, and goat cheese. If you’re not a fan of goat cheese, substitute feta. > More savory…
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An Ice Cream Sandwich Wins Trader Joe’s 2025 Recipe Contest

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[1] The winning recipe: Honey Gochujang Corn Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches (all photos © Trader Joe’s). [2] The cookies are made from cornbread mix…. [3] Flour…. [4] Butter… [5] And gochujang paste.   August 2nd is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day and we made this contest-winning recipe. As of today, the 18 ice cream sandwiches…
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