The humble and versatile tomato originally grew only in Mexico.
It is not known exactly when people started eating them, but
experts suggest that the first usage of tomatoes may have been as
early as 500BC. When the Spanish colonized the area, …
Many people are unaware that the Carnival is closely associated
with the Catholic Church. Traditionally, in the days before the
start of the Lenten fast, people would throw huge parties. Everyone
in the community would celebrate the impending f…
It's chocolate chip cookie day on August 5, so make sure you get
a cookie jar at the ready. You might want to decorate some of these
biscuits with the kids, or send chocolate chip cookies to loved
ones. Who knows, you might want to be entrepren…
Friendship Day was first born in South America, but it has now
spread to become a worldwide phenomenon. It's a chance to show the
people you socialize with the most how much you appreciate their
company.
When it comes to cooking some comfort…
National Mustard Day takes place on the first Saturday in
August, which this year falls on the third. The main hub of the
celebrations is at the National Mustard Museum over in Wisconsin.
Summer is a great time to celebrate the mustard condimen…
The National Night Out is held every August, and was actually
devised as a friendly protest against crime. The objective is to
get people in neighborhoods to enjoy a meal together. One of the
best ways to make it an enjoyable night for all is t…
A staple of Pagan tradition is Lammas, which is also known as
Lughnasadh. It requires Wiccan ritual supplies and food jars to
keep every year at the beginning of August. It signifies the first
day of harvesting, which concludes at Samhain, when…
Blueberries are native to the United States, and the blueberry
plant have been grown and harvested in America for hundreds of
years. They grow both in the wild and on cultivated land, making
them affordable for people across the country. They h…
Cotton candy was designed as a way to bring sugary treats to the
masses, because sugar was expensive, and not everyone could afford
sweets. It was invented by William Morrison and John C. Wharton in
1897, and was first available to by at the 19…
The raspberry is a commercial midsummer fruit crop that is
widely grown in all temperate regions of the world. It is known not
only for its taste but also for its many colors. While the most
recognizable color is the red raspberry, a lot of onl…
