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Celebrated: March 5 A Toast to Training Season Move over, Cinco de Mayo—March 5 marks the cheeky, unofficial holiday known as Cinco de Marcho. This lighthearted celebration serves as a "training" period for those preparing for the festivities of St. Patrick's Day, just 12 days later. The concept is to gradually build one's tolerance, ensuring readiness for the green beer and revelry ahead. Origins: A Margarita and a Mission Cinco de Marcho was conceived in 2007 by a man known as "Carlos Fa

Celebrated: March 3 Let’s Meat Up! On March 3, it’s time to celebrate all things cold cuts! Whether you call them lunch meats, deli meats, or sandwich meats, there’s no denying that cold cuts have a special place in our hearts (and sandwiches). From turkey and ham to salami and roast beef, these thinly sliced meats make meals easy, quick, and delicious. Cold cuts, or processed meats, have been around for centuries, but they've truly become a modern-day food staple thanks to their versatility

Stacks on Stacks: Pancakes That Go Way Back What do Ancient Greeks, Shakespeare, IHOP, and the Pennsylvania Dutch have in common? Pancakes. No kidding. February 28 is National Pancake Day, and there’s no better excuse to indulge in a comforting stack of golden-brown flapjacks dripping with maple syrup—or whatever wild topping your heart desires. Whether you call them hotcakes, Johnnycakes, or griddle cakes, pancakes are one of the most beloved (and versatile) breakfast items in history. Panc

Let’s Get Sticky With It Whether you're grabbing one from your favorite bakery or pulling a tray fresh from the oven, there's no denying the gooey, nutty joy of a sticky bun. February 21 is National Sticky Bun Day, and it’s time to celebrate these caramel-glazed spirals of doughy goodness. Sticky buns—often confused with cinnamon rolls—are in a delicious class of their own, thanks to that luscious layer of melted brown sugar, butter, and often pecans or walnuts baked into the bottom of the pan