National Lemon Meringue Pie Day

National Lemon Meringue Pie Day

Today’s spotlight is on Lemon Meringue Pie. Lemon meringue pie is a dessert pie consisting of a shortened pastry base filled with lemon curd and topped with meringue. Lemon meringue pie has a buttery, flaky, and crispy pie crust. The filling is jelly-like,...
National Filet Mignon Day

National Filet Mignon Day

Today’s Spotlight is on Filet Mignon. Filet mignon is a cut of beef from the small end of the tenderloin, or psoas major, which is located near the spine of the cow. The tenderloin runs along both sides of the spine and is usually butchered as two long snake-shaped...
National Kool-Aid Day

National Kool-Aid Day

Today’s spotlight is on the flavored water treat known as Kool-Aid. Kool-Aid is an American brand of flavored drink mix. It’s typically made with sugar, water, and artificial colorings. The powder form was created in 1927 by Edwin Perkins based on a liquid...
National Smores Day

National Smores Day

Today’s spotlight is on a fireside favorite – S’mores. S’mores are a confection made of toasted marshmallows and chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers. They are a traditional camping snack that are popular in the United States and Canada....
National Rice Pudding Day

National Rice Pudding Day

Today’s Spotlight is on Rice Pudding. Rice pudding is a creamy mixture of rice and milk and other ingredients such as cinnamon, vanilla and raisins. It’s cooked until it’s thick and soft. It can be sweet or savory. Variants are used for either desserts or...
Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day

Today’s Spotlight is on Zucchini (and your neighbors)! There are a lot of odd holidays but this one has got to be one of my favorites. Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day is celebrated on August 8th every year. The holiday encourages people to...

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