FOOD HOLIDAY: Original Saratoga Chip Day

Original Saratoga Chips in a replica of the original 1800s packaging. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE.   Where would we be without potato chips? Today is the 158th anniversary of the invention of the potato chip by Chef George Crum at Moon’s Lake House, a restaurant on Saratoga Lake in Saratoga Springs, New…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: Lemon Meringue Pie Day & A Drink To Celebrate

Luscious lemon meringue pie. Photo courtesy McCormick.   Today is National Lemon Meringue Pie Day. How does lemon meringue rank among America’s favorite pies? Schwann Food Company, maker of Mrs. Smith’s Pies, surveyed Americans on their three favorite pies. The results: 1. Apple Pie 2. Pumpkin Pie 3. Chocolate Cream Pie 4. Cherry Pie 5.…
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National Creamsicle Day & An Easy Creamsicle Ice Cream Cake Recipe

Updated August 2026 August 14th is National Creamsicle Day®. Why the trademark? While the word “Creamsicle” has become generic—like Band-Aid, Cellophane, Dumpster, Jacuzzi, Kleenex, and others—the trademark is the property of Unilever. You don’t need to buy a Creamsicle to celebrate: Have a scoop of vanilla ice cream with one of orange sherbet. It’s one…
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