The Festival of Lights Diwali, the Festival of Lights, arrives as a burst of color and warmth in the long nights of autumn. The Sanskrit word dipavali means “row of lamps,” and across South Asia and the global diaspora, flickering diyas made of clay and ghee adorn windowsills, balconies, and temple steps. The holiday is […]
Capturing Summer in a Jar Brandied fruit occupies that delicious space between preserve and dessert—a boozy jewel of summer or autumn fruit suspended in sweet, amber syrup. National Brandied Fruit Day, observed on October 20, honors this old-fashioned method of preserving the harvest, a practice that dates back to a time before refrigeration. Distilling wine […]
Honoring Culinary Creativity International Chefs Day is a global celebration of the people who dedicate their lives to culinary creativity, hospitality, and nourishment. Established by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) in 2004, the day highlights the important role chefs play not just in restaurants but in communities and cultures around the world. Chefs […]