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May 31, 2020 -- Macaroon Day
Anne Willan's latest book scheduled for publication in August, Women in the Kitchen, who she looks up to, and a recipe from 1796 that is perfect for these times.
May 30, 2020 -- Mint Julep Day
EATING IN WITH LIDIA: Two New Half-Hour PBS Specials with Chef Lidia Bastianich: Friday, May 29 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS.org. Set in her home kitchen, Back to Basics and Craving Fresh, Lydia will share stories, tips, recipes, and strategies on how to approach food and meal preparation during these stressful times.
May 29, 2020-- Biscuit Day
The 2020 James Beard Media Award Winners
May 28, 2020 -- Brisket Day
Tips for Cooking Texas Style Brisket by Chris McCarthy.
May 27, 2020 -- Italian Beef Day
Join Janet Fletcher on Thursday, May 28, for Cheese O’Clock, the last in a four-part series of lively virtual tastings to celebrate and support America’s cheesemakers. Janet is joining forces with cheese expert Laura Werlin and online merchant igourmet to bring you these free classes/conversations via Zoom. You don’t need the Zoom app to join in. It is too late to order the cheeses from igourmet, but you may find some of them where you live. Click here for details on the cheeses and Trefethen Vineyards wines we’ll be tasting and for registration info.
May 26, 2020 -- Blueberry Cheesecake Day
New Food Article: Comfort Foods in a Crisis by Sharon Hudgins, author of T-Bone Whacks and Caviar Snacks: Cooking with Two Texans in Siberia and the Russian Far East, including recipes for Goulash and Gingerbread.
May 25, 2020 -- Wine Day
Happy Memorial Day
May 24, 2020 -- Escargot Day
Virtual Backyard BBQ Lesson from Kent Rathbun: May 28 at 5:30 PM for Dallas Observer at Home event. This online event will take you into the home of Celebrity Chef Kent Rathbun where he will teach you the tips and tricks behind the perfect barbecue. Register here.
May 23, 2020 -- Taffy Day
Enjoy a Virtual Day in Yountville, California, including Accommodations, Activities, Dining, Featured, Places to Stay, Things to Do, Uncategorized, and Wine.
May 22, 2020 -- Vanilla Pudding Day
Wine Scholar Guild online lessons.
May 21, 2020 -- Strawberries and Cream Day
How to Have BBQ Shipped to Your Door: this Texas Monthly article offers a roundup of Texas joints and meat suppliers that can send you smoked meat as well as meat for you to smoke yourself.
May 20, 2020 -- Quiche Lorraine Day
France is Slowly Bringing g Back its 'Forgotten Vegetables': read about root vegetables like rutabagas and Jerusalem artichokes in this Smithsonian Magazine article.
May 19, 2020 -- Devil's Food Cake Day
New publication date for Modern Comfort Food by Ina Garten: October 6--You can pre-order it online, at bookstores everywhere, or at BarefootContessa.com.
May 18, 2020 -- Cheese Soufflé Day
May 17, 2020 -- Cherry Cobbler Day
SharedKey Makes it Easy to Share the Family Property Love: This unique online property organizer was created by two brothers who wanted an easier way to manage and communicate with their family about their cherished vacation property. SharedKey is now helping families in over 30 countries around the world.
May 16, 2020 -- Barbecue Day
Feeding America’s Kids During COVID-19 by foodtank.com.
May 15, 2020 -- Chocolate Chip Day
10 Best Spring 2020 Cookbooks for Chefs: from the Plate Newsletter.
May 14, 2020 -- Buttermilk Biscuit Day
Sally's Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe.
May 13, 2020 -- Fruit Cocktail
How a New Jersey Farmers' Market Went Virtual in the Smithsonian Magazine.
May 12, 2020 -- Nutty Fudge Day
Wissotzky Tea Company has dozens of varieties of teas to satisfy any mood on every occasion. Its Artisan Spiced Tea collection artfully pairs hand-selected premium black tea leaves with market spices, herbs, and other natural ingredients. Serve Salted Caramel Chai, Ginger and Turmeric,Spiced Nana Mint, Pumpkin Spiced Chai – or any of Wissotzky’s premium teas and infusions – hot or iced.
May 11, 2020 -- "Eat What You Want" Day
3 Dynamic Podcasts for Wine Lovers
May 10, 2020 -- Liver and Onions Dayz
34 Movies to Take You Inside the Global Food System From Home by foodtank.com.
May 9, 2020 -- Shrimp Day
Keith and Lynne Allan have added fun podcasts about The Old Dairy in Ford, Northumberland, England. They offer antiques and a coffee shop, including Lynne's award-winning marmalades. Go to www.theolddairyinford.co.uk and click on podcasts.
May 8, 2020 -- Coconut Cream Pie Day
Dishing Out Relief Auction: Lux214 Media Group has teamed up with the Texas Restaurant Association to provide grants (not loans) through the TX Restaurant Relief Fund. The Dishing Out Relief auction is a win-win because it gives the general public access to once in a lifetime culinary experiences and products while providing independent restaurants with the immediate financial assistance they so desperately need. Bid now.
May 7, 2020 -- Roast Leg of Lamb Day
Cook Space Online Classes for Mother’s Day: Brooklyn, New York cooking classes including Mother's Day Brunch class $55. All online for now.
May 6, 2020 -- Crepe Suzette Day
Mother's Day Gift: 2019 Flat Top Hills Rosé wine from the fourth generation (G4) of Mondavi winemakers. ($13.99) Rosé of Grenache and Dolcetto is fruit-forward, yet dry and supple. This beautiful pink hued wine suggests aromas of strawberry cream pie, guava and has floral notes with a touch of whipped cream and mango on the finish.
May 5, 2020 -- Enchilada Day
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Sally's Place Mexican Recipes
May 4, 2020 -- Hoagie Day
Mother's Day Gift: CasaQ ChitChat by Darlene: Mexican Face Masks, Albondigas & Jamaica Recipes
May 3, 2020 -- Raspberry Tart Day
Mother's Day Gifts: Flourish Chocolates: Send boxes of blossoms and bee kisses to your special mother. We know they will brighten her day, wherever she is sheltering. Available in 4-piece, 11-piece, and 18-piece gift boxes. Made in the Napa Valley by Holly Peterson.
May 2, 2020 -- Chocolate Truffle Day
Sally's Place Chocolate Truffle Recipe: Tantalizing Truffles by Stephanie Zonis.
May 1, 2020 -- Chocolate Parfait Day
Mozzarella Company: Celebrate your Mother this year with our one pound Pecan Praline Mascarpone Torta and a box of Lars Swedish Ginger Snaps. Order by Monday, May 4th for 20% off - no promo code needed
April 30, 2020 -- Oatmeal Cookie Day
Just ahead of its 100th anniversary, Land O’Lakes has retired Mia, the indigenous woman who once featured prominently in its iconic logo, from all packaging. Many of the dairy company’s popular butters, creams, cheeses and other products will now display a serene portrait of a tree-fringed lake under the Land O’Lakes name, which will appear adorned with the phrase “farmer-owned.” The company expects to complete the phaseout by the end of 2020.
April 29, 2020 -- Shrimp Scampi Day
CK Mondavi, with four generations of family winemaking, offers their Spring 2020 releases: 2019 Chardonnay, 2019 Pinot Grigio and NV Moscato. They know you might need some extra wine in your life right now!
April 28, 2020 -- Blueberry Pie Day
Get Mom Out of the Kitchen!: Perini Ranch Mesquite Smoked Peppered Beef Tenderloin; Buffalo Gap, Texas; 800.367.1721.
April 27, 2020 -- Prime Rib Day
Party in a Box! from Bunnie Cakes: Cakes, Cookie Making Kit, DIY Cupcake Decorating Kits!, and more.
April 26, 2020 -- Pretzel Day
Mother's Day Gift Suggestion: Cook Space in Brooklyn, New York online classes for you to stream into your own kitchen!
April 25, 2020 -- Zucchini Bread Day
Sally's Place Zucchini Recipe: Round Stuffed Zucchini
April 24, 2020 -- Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day
A 2000-Year History of Restaurants by British Restaurant Critic William Sitwell is one of five books covered in The Smithsonian Magazine article.
April 23, 2020 -- Picnic Day
Enjoy Rosemary Furfaro's 12 Sally's Place Picnic articles, including recipes.
April 22, 2020 -- Jelly Bean Day
Happy Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary: Earth Day 2020 comes 50 years after the first Earth Day which, in 1970, mobilized over 20 million citizens to demand action on the environmental challenges of the time. Today, Earth Day is observed in around 190 countries and close to 100,000 organizations. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world. To learn more about Earth Day 2020, please visit earthday.org.
April 21, 2020 -- Chocolate-Covered Cashews Day
The New York Times has launched a COVID-19 Relief Campaign through our Neediest Cases Fund, our longstanding effort to support communities in need. Every donation goes directly to the following four organizations: Feeding America, First Book, New York Community Trust and World Central Kitchen.
April 20, 2020 -- Pineapple Upside-down Cake Day
Podcast: "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" Features Our Daily Chats with Food Leaders by foodtank.com.
April 19, 2020 -- Rice Ball Day
USA Today has compiled 10 (mostly free) online cooking classes.
April 18, 2020 -- Animal Cracker Day
Dive Into This Spring's Best Food Books for Chefs from www.plateonline.com/
April 17, 2020 -- Cheeseball Day
California Artisan Cheese Festival was canceled in March but you can purchase cheeses directly from their Guild cheesemakers by following this link, or by seeking out California cheeses when you are shopping at your local market or cheese shop.
April 16, 2020 -- Eggs Benedict Day
Expo West was canceled but here is a a round-up of more than 40+ new natural products that were supposed to launch at Expo West.
April 15, 2020 -- Glazed Ham Day
New Look for Spices and Salts in 100ml Jars from The Spice Lab. Their Premium Spices are imported, inspected, cleaned, processed, packed and shipped under U.S. Federal regulations and applicable food safety laws. See their 2020 catalog.
April 14, 2020 -- Pecan Day
Summer Fancy Food Show Cancelled: The Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show, scheduled for June 28-30 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York, will not take place as planned due to current health situations.
April 13, 2020 -- Peach Cobbler Day
Pig of the Month BBQ: COVID-19 Update: Shipping is Free & Bulk Meats Available. Brisket, ribs, bacon, corned beef, steaks, chicken and bulk meats. Lea, Head Hog, has it all.
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