Put down that salt shaker and head for the nearest garden or green market for this special day that celebrates healthy eating without sacrificing flavor. High in sodium, salt is a seasoning we can do without, especially come late August when all the delicious herbs planted in the spring are ready for the picking. Here's [...]
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Celebrate This: National Sponge Cake Day
Today we celebrate Sponge Cake, a sweet and simple little delicacy that often gets shoved into the shadows by the boisterous fruits and sassy syrups that top it. Today we honor the unsung hero of the baking world with to-die-for recipes that are anything but shrinking violets. Take this day to indulge in a light, [...]
Celebrate This: National Picnic Month
Even though August is nearly through, there is still plenty of time to pack a picnic or two into your busy summer schedule. Go light with homemade sandwiches and a canteen of lemonade or take things to another level with gourmet tarts and a punchy jam wine. In need of inspiration? Take a look at [...]
Celebrate This: National Roller Coaster Day
Today we celebrate the classic amusement park ride that, much like party planning, has its ups and downs, makes you want to scream at times and once it’s all over and done, you’ll just want to do it over again! Even if you can’t sneak away to spend the day riding rides and playing games, [...]
Celebrate This: National Coast Guard Day
Whether you are a member of the Coast Guard, know one, or have accidently brushed up against one while riding the subway, this is truly a holiday worth celebrating. Like Veterans Day and Memorial Day, National Cost Guard Day is a time to reflect on the men and women who risk their lives regularly to [...]
Celebrate This: National Watermelon Day
What better way to beat the heat by refreshing your melon with a sweet, juicy slice of watermelon? A summertime staple, this hydrating fruit deserves a day of its own, celebrated with deserts, cocktails and melon-themed décor to remind us just how sweet life can be. Here are some great ways you can celebrate National [...]
Celebrate This: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
The Earl of Sandwich couldn’t have possibly predicted that his name would go on to be attached to such amazing things. Perhaps had he stepped away from the gambling ring long enough to seek out an oracle, he would have seen all the melted cheeses, lunch meats, and of course, ice cream in his future. [...]
Celebrate This: National Chili Dog Day
Must love dogs...chili dogs that is! That's right, today is National Chili Dog Day, a day to honor the classic American version of fun on a bun. In today's diet-crazed world a little justification is needed to indulge in the meaty treat that has become synonymous with carnival fare and street vendors. Easy and satisfying [...]
Celebrations Circle: Show Me Your Grill
Picture this: the sun is shining, children are laughing and somewhere in the distance someone starts up a grill; the smell of charcoal and the great outdoors envelops you as you sip an ice cold glass of sweet tea. Sounds like paradise? Nope, sounds like Memorial Day! For many Americans Memorial Day is the unofficial [...]
