Happy Potato Day!

August 19th is National Potato Day! The potato originated in the Andes mountains of South America, but has gone on to conquer the world.  It is the fourth largest food crop with varieties eaten almost everywhere.  Today, China is the large producer of the potatoes.  They are prepared in almost every...

Happy Watermelon Day!

August 3rd is National Watermelon Day! Watermelon epitomizes summer for many people.  A cool slice on a hot summer day can really hit the spot and would be a lovely way to celebrate this food holiday.  However, you may also want to try one of the interesting recipes below! Watermelon with Lavender,...

National Cheesecake Day

July 30th is National Cheesecake Day! I am not sure why cheesecake only gets a single day.  It may be that people like myself, would end up quite a bit heavier if the celebration lasted much longer.  While looking for recipes to celebrate this food holiday, I found enough  to make a different cheesecake...

Fresh Spinach Day!

July 16th is Fresh Spinach Day! Like many people, my early impression of spinach was greatly shaped by Popeye the Sailor. Despite the fact that Popeye’s spinach gave him superpowers, I did not relish the thought of squeezing cold green mush from a can to acquire those powers myself!   Fresh spinach...

Happy Egg Day!

June 3rd is Egg Day! Frankly, I think that eggs deserve much more than a single day.  Even a year may not be enough.  Eggs are utilized in almost every type of cuisine, and are critical for baking.  As a child, I considered them special because I was allowed to choose my own preparation -  over easy. I...

Celebrating Memorial Day…

Today we remember all those that served and currently serve our nation in the military this Memorial Day.  Let’s honor the men and women who sacrifice so much to keep us...

Happy Pecan Day!

March 25th is National Pecan Day!  Pecans are native to North America and a staple for many Native American tribes in the southwest.  For many people, myself included, they are associated with Southern cuisine.  Pecans are very nutritious.  These nuts contain 19 vitamins, have very little saturated fats,...

Happy Waffle Day!

March 25th is International Waffle Day! I must confess that I was fascinated by the sheer diversity of the waffle universe.  Waffles are not a part of the Caribbean cuisine which I was raised with, nor have I ever been particularly drawn to them when exploring the international cuisine available in New...

Happy Pound Cake Day!

March 4th is National Pound Cake Day!!  Pound cake is a dense yellow cake that is traditionally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, flour, and eggs, or with equal weights of each of these ingredients.  Almost everyone has tasted this simple cake at least once; however,  pound cake is one of those...

Happy National Carrot Day!

February 3rd is National Carrot Day!  This nutritious and delicious root vegetable certainly deserves the honor; however, it usually taken for granted, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover this celebration.  Carrots originated in central Asia, around Afghanistan, and have spread throughout the...