National Almond Day

Feb 15, 2026 | Food Blog

National Almond Day is celebrated in the United States every year on February 16th. It was created to honor the nut and to recognize its importance in the American diet. Almonds have been a favorite nut in the United States for centuries, with references to them...

Celebrating Gumdrops

Feb 14, 2026 | Food Blog

Today’s Spotlight is on Gumdrops. Gumdrops are a small, firm, jelly-like gummy candy with a chewy consistency. They are made from a mixture of sugar, corn syrup, (or gelatin), and flavorings. The mixture is heated and then poured into molds to create small, colorful...

The 5 Things That Cooks Care Most About

Feb 14, 2026 | Food Blog, Kitchen Hacks

There are a lot of things at play when you are planning meals and preparing recipes. But here are the 5 things that most ordinary cooks care about when it comes to their kitchen and making recipes. 1. Quality Ingredients: Cooks are always looking for the freshest and...

Cotton Candy Grapes

Feb 13, 2026 | Food Blog

Talk about job security, cotton candy was invented in 1897 by a dentist named William Morrison and a confectioner named John C. Wharton. It was debuted the treat at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, Missouri. Since then the child in all of us has been enamored by...

Celebrating Cream-Filled Chocolates

Feb 13, 2026 | Food Blog

Today’s Spotlight is on Cream-Filled Chocolates. Cream-filled chocolates are chocolates with a cream filling. Cream-filled chocolates can contain a variety of fillings, including: Heavy cream, Ganache, Liqueurs, Marzipan, Fruits, Caramel, Vanilla, Mint, Brandy, Rum,...

Celebrating Tortellini

Feb 12, 2026 | Food Blog

Today’s Spotlight is on Tortellini. Tortellini are pasta originally from the Italian region of Emilia. Traditionally they are stuffed with a mix of meat, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, egg and nutmeg and served in capon broth. In the area of origin, they are usually sold...