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National Honey Bee Day

In late summer the garden hums with life. If you pause and watch, you’ll see honey bees moving from flower to flower, their legs dusted with pollen, their translucent wings catching the light. Each bee visits thousands of blossoms in a single day, gathering nectar that will be transformed into honey back at the hive. […]

National Lemon Meringue Pie Day

The contrast between tart lemon filling and airy, toasted meringue defines lemon meringue pie. Its history is a fusion of several culinary innovations. Lemon custards and tarts have been popular in Europe since the Middle Ages, when lemons brought back from the Middle East and North Africa were prized for their acidity and perfume. Meringue […]