[1] America’s favorite pizza topping: pepperoni (photo © Jordan Nix | Unsplash). [2] Sausage is America’s #2 favorite topping. Try this recipe, Spicy Sausage & Pesto Pizza with Roasted Corn & Jalapeños (photo © DeLallo).   We’re in the middle of National Pizza Week, which began on January 8th and goes through Saturday. It’s the […]

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January 4th is National Spaghetti Day, but mark your calendar to celebrate all of the pasta holidays below. Trivia: The word “spaghetti” derives from the Italian word “spago,” which means “twine” or “string.”  The name for a single spaghetti noodle is “spaghetto” (it’s the singular form of the plural “spaghetti” ). Other beloved Italian foods […]

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[1] Chocolate=covered cherries. National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day is January 3rd (photo © Katherine Pollak | © The Nibble). [2] A box of fancy bonbons. International Chocolate Day is September 13th (photo © Vosges Haut Chocolat). [3] Chocolate layer cake. January 27th is National Chocolate Cake Day. Here are wines to pair with chocolate cake […]

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[1] A toast to Queen Elizabeth (photo © AG Photographer | Canstock Photo). [2] There are two matcha holidays: February 6th in Japan and May 2nd in the U.S. You can celebrate both (photo © Matcha Co. | Unsplash). August, Second Full Week: Afternoon Tea Week (U.K.) September 3rd: National Afternoon Tea Day* September 21st: […]

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Passover 2022 begins the evening of April 15th, but you don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy this coconut and chocolate Passover macaroons recipe. The gluten-free, dairy-free soft coconut cookies made from shredded coconut bound with an egg can be enjoyed plain, but we prefer them drizzled or dipped in chocolate. Completely scrumptious! Macaroons are […]

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The Year Of The Tiger began February 1st and lasts through February 15th. There’s lots of time to celebrate with traditional dishes. We’re having one a day—as simple as a few dumplings and ending up the celebration with Peking Duck (roasted and served with pancakes, scallions, and hoisin sauce). There are more recipes below. Also […]

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Looking for recipes for Cinco de Mayo? Most people we know whip up guacamole and Tex-Mex favorites: burritos, quesadillas, tacos, tortillas. We love these “classics.” But of you’d like something new, here are more options for Cinco de Mayo breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, and desserts.     CINCO DE MAYO RECIPES Breakfast Foods Cashew Salsa […]

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