Bastille Day
On July 14 each year, the colors of the French tricolore ripple in summer breezes from Paris to New York. Bastille Day has become synonymous with freedom, fireworks and baguettes […]
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National Black Business Month
Origins and Historical Background of National Black Business Month National Black Business Month is observed annually in August and was established to recognize the contributions, resilience, and economic importance of Black-owned businesses. The observance originated in 2004 through the efforts of historian and entrepreneur John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr., who sought […]
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National Chop Suey Day
Chop suey is the archetypal Chinese‑American dish—an improvised stir‑fry that became a menu staple. Its origins are murky. One story claims that Chinese cooks for the transcontinental railroad threw together […]
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National Lemon Juice Day
Lemon juice is a kitchen workhorse. The tart liquid cuts richness, balances sweetness, tenderises meats and keeps fruits from browning. Lemons themselves are thought to be hybrids of citron and […]
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More Herbs, Less Salt Day
Salt is one of the oldest seasonings, but in modern diets it can be overused. More Herbs, Less Salt Day, observed each August 29, encourages home cooks to reduce sodium and […]
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International Bacon Day
Bacon sizzles in the pan like applause, releasing a fragrance that can wake a teenager from a dead sleep. The sound and smell are almost as satisfying as the taste: […]
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National Toasted Marshmallow Day
Long before marshmallows became sweets, the marsh mallow plant (Althaea officinalis) grew in European and African marshes. Ancient Egyptians boiled its sap with honey as a delicacy for pharaohs. In […]
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Eat Outside Day
Eating outdoors connects us to our earliest ancestors, who gathered around communal fires under open skies. In the Middle Ages, European nobles hosted hunting feasts on grassy lawns, while peasants […]
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National Trail Mix Day
Trail mix is the original energy bar—lightweight, nutrient‑dense and infinitely customisable. Hikers have been mixing dried fruit and nuts for centuries; Native Americans made pemmican from dried meat, fat and […]
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Hispanic Heritage Month
A Celebration Across Two Months Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds across two months—beginning on September 15 and ending on October 15—reflecting the complex tapestry of Latin American independence and culture. The […]
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National Crème de Menthe Day
A Sip of Mint and Memory You can tell it’s early September when friends start talking about National Crème de Menthe Day. The air begins to cool, and suddenly a […]
