A good day to explore options!! Columbus Day has been celebrated
unofficially since the late 18th century and
officially in many countries since the early 20th
century. While this day commemorates the day Christopher Columbus
arrived in the Am…
Pizza is definitely an American favorite! A demand for pizzerias
increased when American soldiers returning home from Italy during
World War II brought home a craving for this delectable combination
of bread, meat, and cheese. Now, the country …
Filipino American History Month is the perfect time to introduce
yourself to a less-known Asian food variety! October became the
month for Filipino American recognition because the first recorded
presence of Filipinos to the U.S. was October 18…
Croatian Independence Day is a great opportunity to try a
versatile and tasty cuisine! On October 8, 1991, the Croatian
parliament decided to sever ties with Yugoslavia. The decision lead
to a civil war, but Croatia maintained its independ…
Celebrate an important development in Portuguese culture! While
under a constitutional monarchy, Portugal suffered British colonial
interests, the expensive tastes of the royal family, repressive
church policies, and an overall inability to ada…
Recognize the holiest day of the Jewish calendar! Yom Kippur can
be a somber holiday as it is the Day of Atonement for the Jewish
people. The day is spent with a 25-hour period of fasting,
intensive prayer and attending services. It is a time t…
Experiment with German food styling on Unity Day! Germany has
faced division for most of its history. Starting out as a cluster
of Germanic states, unity was often the dream as Germans wished to
develop a common culture. The Cold War continued …
Enjoy this unique treat this Passion Fruit Month! Passion fruit
is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and north Argentina. It grows to the
size of a grapefruit in tropical and sub-tropical climates. You can
find it most warm climates where it is enjoy…
Biscuits are the bread for all meals! Biscuit arises from the
Latin for twice cooked. In the Middle Ages, they were often rock
hard and made for food while traveling. Today, we prefer the soft
and fluffy variety rather than the hardtack of old …
Discover healthier choices this Whole Grains Month! Whole grains
include wheat, corn, brown rice, oats, barley, quinoa, sorghum,
spelt, and rye. Unlike refined grains, which are present in a
number of processed foods, whole grains contain their…
