September is National Italian Cheese Month. Italy produces approximately 600 different types of cheeses. Some of their most famous cheeses date back as long as 2,000 years. The European Commission has granted a number of these cheeses protected status; the most famous have the DOP* status. A BRIEF HISTORY OF ITALIAN CHEESE According […]
September is National Fruits & Veggies Month, a holiday established by the USDA to bring greater attention to the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. The message is not only to “make the most of summer produce while it’s still available,” but to integrate more fruits and vegetables into your daily meals. It’s pretty […]
[1] What’s for brunch? A bagel with citrus cream cheese and papaya ribbons. The recipe is below (photo © Southern Selects). [2] There are numerous subspecies of Carica papaya, demonstrating different sizes, shapes, and flavor nuances (photo © Alleksana | Pexels). [3] A shorter, rounder variety (photo © Little Plant | Unsplash). [4] The papaya […]
September is National Chicken Month. Here’s a tasty chicken recipe that’s off the beaten track—inspired by Morocco, to be precise. The recipe is courtesy of the National Chicken Council, which features recipes for lunch and dinner on their consumer website, ChickenRoost.com. We have to take exception with the given name of the recipe, which is […]
[1] Press a button, fill your glass (all photos © Aquasana). [2] A small footprint on your kitchen counter. [3] Press once, and the water flows. [4] Fill a carafe or a pitcher. [5] No hands required. [6] Pour. [7] Enjoy. In honor of National Water Quality Month each August, Aquasana, makers of water […]
We adore fresh goat cheese, and finally, for National Goat Cheese Month (August), we made this delicious pizza recipe. We had it for lunch with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, but a beer or a light red wine (Beaujolais, Pinot Noir) would be equally fine. The thin crust and toppings create a very light pizza, […]
[1] A twist on the Caprese salad, adding peaches or nectarines plus enough arugula to make it a green salad fusion. The recipe is below (photo © Colavita Recipes). [2] A creative idea: use bite-size mozzarella balls (bocconcini) instead of sliced mozzarella (photo © Fruits From Chile). [3] A minimalist, fruit-centric peach Caprese (photo © […]
We feel a bit hesitant to publish this “public service announcement” on the heels of National S’mores Day, but August is National Wellness Month. National Wellness Month focuses on self-care, stress management, and creating healthy routines, including eating. So here’s our PSA. These eight tips for healthy eating come from the National Health Service—of the […]
What’s your favorite sandwich? Maybe you have several. So enjoy them all: August is National Sandwich Month. And try something new, too. Check out our Sandwich Glossary for inspiration. There are quite a few different “Top 10” favorite sandwich lists online. We looked them over, and think that the one from YouGov may best reflect […]
It’s Rye Day the 13th is a food holiday started by the Maryland-based Sagamore Spirit Distillery in 2016. It was begun as a promotional opportunity for restaurants and bars. The organizers suggest “a coast-to-coast toast” with Rye. It reminds us of National Gnocchi Day, which occurs on the 29th of every month, in Argentina. All […]