Category: Food Holidays & More

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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Try A Different White Wine For National White Wine Day

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Updated July 2026 National White Wine Day is August 4th. Chardonnay is the world’s most popular white wine (source). But there’s so much more out there. For National White Wine Day, why not try something new? Suggestions follow. Elsewhere on The Nibble: > The year’s 22+ white wine holidays. > The year’s 25 red wine…
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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. Below: > The…
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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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