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National Pie Day may be officially recognized on January 23, but I prefer Pi Day (3.14) because I'm a science nerd/geek and because pi has a logical affinity for pie-shaped objects. I think pie is better than cake…
Today Mardi Gras ended in New Orleans with the Fat Tuesday parade. One of the parade's most well-known features is that participants throw items to the crowds along the parade route. These range from strings of purple,…
Today marks the beginning of a very special time for the Chinese and several other cultures, as it is the beginning of the lunar new year. This holiday, celebrated by 20% of the world’s population, is honored…
Today is National Pie Day and although the day is touted as a ‘national’ event in the US, people from around the world have joined in the celebration of all things pie. Apparently, there are two National Pie Days -…
The beginning of a new year feels like the perfect time to make a change, whether that involves organizing, exercising, or eating. This explains why Veganuary and Dry January are both increasingly popular activities.…
Antipasto Holidays & Celebrations
We are just a couple of hours away from 2025 (and some of our Members are already in the new year), so it's time to reflect on the past year and look forward to our aspirations for the next. In 2024, I wrote that my…
Everywhere you look during the holidays, someone is making gorgeous treats. Adorable gingerbread houses, twee cookie trays, impeccable and realistic Bûche de Noël. But what's available for the crabby among us who aren't…
For millions of Americans, Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be complete without a turkey. It's by far the most popular main dish on holiday tables, but for a growing number of people turkey has been supplanted by another…
Antipasto Holidays & Celebrations
Back in the Dark Age of late 2020, I posted about a new trend that was poised to sweep the world: charcuterie chalets, a savory twist on gingerbread houses. Made from meat, cheese, crackers, pretzels, and other savory…
Cookbook Giveaways Cookbook Lovers Holidays & Celebrations
The holiday season is fast approaching. I wanted to share a gift guide for the bakers in your life of some of the best baking books published this year as well as a few products. In addition, we have a nice giveaway…
After tomorrow's Halloween festivities, the Mexican celebration Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead follows, celebrated November 1-2 each year. Day of the Dead celebrations can be traced to the ancient Aztecs, who felt…
Not only have stores' Halloween decorations been consolidated to make way for tinsel, lights, wrapping paper, and Christmas trees, but there are also other signs that the holidays are fast approaching. With only 68 days…
