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Tantalizingly rich, with a pudding texture, and a creamy concoction once crowned the King of Desserts, Pots De Crème is utterly satisfying. This masterpiece, a baked custard, lightly set and showcased in a tiny pot of its own, holds true to its title - “pot of cream.”

Did you know that August is acknowledged as National Sandwich Month? While the Earl of Sandwich is often seen as the hero behind this culinary classic, ancient Jewish sage Hillel the Elder is the actual mastermind. He wrapped lamb meat and herbs between matzoh

Happy National Hot and Spicy Food Day! Prepare to shed tears of “happiness” as your taste buds feel the burn of the chili pepper! These prestigious peppers pack quite the powerful punch and surprisingly, the world’s hottest chili pepper changes frequently.

Quite a few of our culinary favorites were born in the aftermath of a beautifully executed accident and the chocolate chip cookie is no different! When Ruth Graves Wakefield ran out of baker’s chocolate, she opted for semi-sweet chocolate in her soft, chewy creations.

While most sauces are rendered useless after being burned, the accidental genius of Crepe Suzette is divine.

With its’ refreshing warmth, ambrosial presence, irresistible sweetness, and appealing presentation, combined with the anticipation from hearing its preparation, caffé mocha is indeed a pleasurable rollercoaster for all five senses. Coffee lovers all over the country will rejoice today for the annual

Honey – an exquisite, naturally sweet, piquant rarity that intoxicates us with its limpid golden beauty and succulence. (So rare we need about 22,700 bees to fill one jar of this sticky treasure! So sweet that we use the name for our sweethearts!) Because beekeepers end their honey collection season in September, in 1989, the pursuits of the

A warm, heavenly scented kitchen surrounded by sinfully delicious goodies that have been baked with the upmost care and affection. Enjoying a family gathering over tidbits of timeless wisdom and laughter. These are a couple of our earliest memories, and in most cases, grandparents were responsible for making them. Mrs. Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, with 43 grandchildren of her own, saw

Where would we be without the hypnotic, aromatic treasure that is coffee? Many legends surround the origin of this undoubtedly popular and oddly-satisfying beverage- the most common humorously involving Kaldi, an Ethiopian goat herder, who watched his goats go “coo-coo for coffee plants”

Labor Day – a time for embracing the hard work and contributions of the everyday American people. Since 1882, we have paraded our streets proudly every September to celebrate our workers, strengthening the solidarity of the labor movement and improving our morale. (After all, resisting the urge to stay in your warm, comfy bed every morning after hitting that snooze button before work is a mighty feat deserving of a celebration all its own!)