The history of macaroni is a bit of a mystery. Some say that the Etruscans invented pasta. Others claim that Marco Polo brought the noodles back to Italy after a trip to China in 1274. The name macaroni is thought to be derived from the Italian word maccheroni, which...
National Fried Chicken Day is celebrated annually on July 6th to honor the dish that became one of America’s favorite comfort foods. The day celebrates the dish’s roots in many cultures, with variations spanning the globe. The history of fried chicken can...
America is Apple Pie and Lemonade, so it seems fitting that the nation honors Apple Turnovers the day after the nation’s birthday. National Apple Turnover Day is celebrated on July 5th to celebrate apple turnovers. The day is also a nod to the turnover’s...
While we are celebrating the nation’s independence today we need also pay tribute to National Barbecued Spareribs Day, which shares this great holiday. The history of barbecued spareribs is as diverse as barbecue itself. The term “spare ribs” comes from...
Jellybeans were first documented in print in the late 1800s. A popular but unverified story suggests they originated during the American Civil War when Boston confectioner William Schrafft encouraged civilians to send them as gifts to Union troops. The jellybean is...
