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 October 8 is National Fluffernutter Day
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The History and Foods of Halloween
October is time for Fall activities, culminating in Halloween on the 31st. You may not realize this, but like St. Patrick's Day, we are all at least partly Irish on Halloween. Let me explain. This holiday has ancient origins in Ireland. It was originally called Samhain … [Read more...] about The History and Foods of Halloween
Fannie Farmer’s Classic Parker House Rolls
Parker House rolls have regained their place at the dinner table in recent years. There is nothing more white and delicious than these "pocketbook rolls", and when you are breaking your low carb regime for a treat, these are the best. The name comes from The Parker House, … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Classic Parker House Rolls
August 23, 1902: Fannie Farmer Opens Her Own Cooking School
On August 23, 1902, pioneering cookbook author Fannie Farmer, who changed the way Americans prepare food by advocating the use of standardized measurements in recipes, opens Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery in Boston. In addition to teaching women about cooking, Farmer later … [Read more...] about August 23, 1902: Fannie Farmer Opens Her Own Cooking School
Afternoon Tea for Mom to Make a Memorable Mother’s Day 2021
"Since the day I was born I have loved you so much..." were the opening words I penned on a handmade Mother's Day card back in the 3rd grade. Those were the only words I remember as our teacher was a merciless editor and I think those were the only original words I was allowed … [Read more...] about Afternoon Tea for Mom to Make a Memorable Mother’s Day 2021
