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
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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
Oct. 8 is National Fluffernutter Day
Today is National Fluffernutter Day in the United States. While the name was invented by an ad agency to refer to the combination of marshmallow cream and peanut butter in 1960, the combo dates back to the 1900s with the creation of marshmallow cream. If you haven't heard … [Read more...] about Oct. 8 is National Fluffernutter Day
Can you Serve Angel Food Cake After Labor Day?
The US and Canada celebrated Labor Day yesterday. Another long weekend in another year dealing with Covid-19. The weekend marks the unofficial end of Summer and is normally a joyful time when parents send their children back to school. However, the Delta variant has made this a … [Read more...] about Can you Serve Angel Food Cake After Labor Day?
