A Year Of Sandwich Holidays For National Sandwich Month

August is National Sandwich Month. While sharing some of our favorite sandwich recipes, we’re also presenting a year of sandwich holidays (below). Plan to celebrate! The modern European sandwich began in England in 1762 as a portable, convenient finger food. The concept spread over time to countries worldwide, resulting in the stuffed pita pockets of…
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What Is Albariño, For International Albariño Day

[1] Uncork a bottle of Albariño, a perfect summer one (photo © Foods & Wines From Spain | Facebook). [2] Albariño is straw gold in color (photos #2 and #5 © Rías Baixas Wines | Facebook). [3] Pouring a glass of Alvarinho from the Ribiero region of Portugal. Here’s more about it (photo © Follow…
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Watermelon Oysters Recipe For National Watermelon Month

What are watermelon oysters? They’re a clever combination of oysters that use the rind and the flesh of a watermelon as a garnish. On this last day of National Watermelon Month July, we present them to the sophisticated foodie. The recipe, Watermelon Rind Mignonette and Watermelon Granita with Oysters, is ambitious, but the result is…
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