Bakewell Tart Recipe For National Bakewell Tart Day

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

[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

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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