How many baked goods would be just plain dull
without the humble chocolate chip? Semi-sweet chips were first used
in 1937 by Ruth Graves Wakefield in her cookies provided at the
Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. She ran out of baker's
…
Nothing like a silly party dance to inspire
great chicken recipes! The melody for the chicken dance was
composed by a Swiss accordion player named Werner Thomas. He
started performing the music in his restaurant in 1963. While he
played, patro…
Fudge is no accident on Nutty Fudge Day!
However, that is how it started out. In the late 1880's, a baker
created fudge while attempting to create caramel. This happy
accident has been enjoyed immensely to this day. Cole Porter loved
the gooey…
Mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and other
mother figures deserve appreciation through good food!
Celebrating motherhood dates back to humanity's beginnings,
but Mother's Day was not a recognized holiday in the U.S. until the
early 20…
A dish known for visceral reactions has its own
day! There are many strong opinions on liver and onions, including,
"I will never touch that", but this dish is enjoyed all over the
world. Take an opportunity to experiment and grant this quick a…
Recognize the humanitarian contributions of the
Red Cross by enjoying these cross shaped desserts! May 8, the birth
date of the founder of Red Cross, Henry Dunant, commemorates the
efforts of Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers. As the larges…
The work of a teacher is often overlooked but
these cakes and desserts will show your appreciation! While
National Teachers Day has only been nationally recognized since
1980, Eleanor Roosevelt first advocated for a National Teacher Day
in 195…
Honor Mexico's contribution to American history
with enchilada family dinner recipes this Cinco de Mayo! While
Fifth of May is erroneously believed to be Mexico's Independence
Day, it is actually observed as an expression of American gratitude
…
It's Jackie Robinson Day! This day is dedicated
to the celebration of legendary Major League Baseball player Jackie
Robinson. Jackie Robinson started his career in major league
baseball in April of 1947. His debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers made…
French cuisine has been an epitome of culinary
excellence and sophistication, from creating dishes with rich taste
but subtle nuances and creating pastries that are rich and
flavourful. One of these pastries that has influenced the world is
th…
