July 4th is a staple in the American calendar - that's right,
it's Independence Day. Cooking some special food for Fourth of July
dinner is a great way to get in the celebratory mood.
You're probably wondering what would be good Fourth of
Ju…
National Chocolate Wafer Day is the perfect opportunity to
celebrate one of America's favorite comfort foods. They have a
distinctive texture, and comprise many thin layers. A lot of the
time, wafers can be added to cake for a novel touch, or f…
National Bean Day is a wonderful event. It gives us the
opportunity to celebrate a food that's a staple in many of our
diets. Adding a theme to your meals on the day, perhaps by throwing
in some green beans with your meal, is a great way to mak…
Whip out the maple syrup - it's Canada Day today! July 1 is an
opportunity to celebrate the culture of this North American
country, and there are plenty of exciting ideas to consider. Why
not throw a Canada Day party, or go for themed family di…
Back in the 1870s, America was undergoing something of an
awakening when it came to sweet treats. One new creation was the
ice cream soda, which is often referred to as a float. The inventor
wanted to differentiate his beverages from the creati…
Dishfolio's food bloggers definitely know their way around the
kitchen and the camera, but writing is a different story
altogether. Let's welcome today's guest blogger Rachel Roe who
shares with us her experiences and knowledge in being a write…
Many people don't realize that tapioca is native to South
America, and Brazil in particular. However, there are different
interpretations of this food worldwide. In the U.K., it refers to a
dessert, while using the term "tapioca" in India direc…
The orange blossom looks stunning in the sunshine. It's probably
apt that it is the official state flower in Florida, with its own
holiday every year in June. Debate rages on as to whether the
celebration refers to this plant, or an orange …
Dishfolio boasts of some of the best and most creative food
bloggers who can rock it with a chef's knife and a camera all in
the same breath! That's why it's such a pleasure to interview and
get to know them. Today, Yosef Silver of ThisAmer…
In a cake, pie, or cup, chocolate pudding is a classic American
dessert. In some ways, the pudding can be compared to chocolatey
custard. Times certainly have changed in recent years, especially
considering that the 1800s saw the pudding regard…
