October 29th has been put aside to honour oatmeal, the little engine that keeps us fueled throughout the day with its many health benefits. Britain and Scotland have centuries of history with oats and oatmeal, and those traditions and growing methods were brought to America with … [Read more...] about October 29 Honours Humble Oatmeal
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October 26 is Mincemeat Day
National Mincemeat Day celebrates a 15th-century English recipe mixing spiced meat and fruit. Mincemeat needs time for all the flavours to meld so today should be your signal to get this year's batch of mincemeat ready for the holidays. Nothing says British … [Read more...] about October 26 is Mincemeat Day
Oct. 23 is National Boston Cream Pie Day
October 23rd is set aside as the day celebrating the iconic Boston Cream Pie. The Boston Cream Pie is a timeless, culinary creation dating back to 1856, invented by Monsieur Sanzian, a French pastry chef hired in 1855 by the former Parker House (now the Omni Parker … [Read more...] about Oct. 23 is National Boston Cream Pie Day
Oct. 18 is National Chocolate Cupcake Day
On October 18, the US pays tribute to the chocolate cupcake although every day should be National chocolate cupcake day in my mind! What a brilliant concept: a mini cake to call one's own! A great recipe made better by using tins, or “cups” as they initially were baked in. Who … [Read more...] about Oct. 18 is National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Oct. 13: National Yorkshire Pudding Day
Happy Yorkshire Pudding Day, celebrating Roast Beef's favourite accompaniment. Although traditionally British, this side dish is also loved by Americans. Yorkshire is so beloved that we celebrate twice a year: the first Sunday in February in the U.K. and October 13 in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Oct. 13: National Yorkshire Pudding Day
