Serving up sizzling food safety insights inspired by national food holidays. From burgers to burritos, we celebrate each bite while breaking down the safety, compliance, and quality issues behind your favorite foods. Quick, relevant, and always on point—this is where flavor meets food safety.
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Celebrated: May 21 A Colorful Crunch Get ready to turn up the color on your plate—because Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day is here, and it’s bursting with flavor! Celebrated every year on May 21, this vibrant holiday falls right in the heart of spring, when fresh produce
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Puff Up Your Taste Buds: Celebrate National Cheese Soufflé Day! On May 18, get ready to indulge in one of France’s most elegant culinary creations: the cheese soufflé. A perfect balance of airy fluff and savory richness, the cheese soufflé has earned its place as a beloved dish in
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Celebrated: May 17 Raise Your Glass: It's World Whiskey Day! World Whiskey Day is celebrated every year on the third Saturday in May, and this year, mark your calendar for May 17. Whiskey—one of the world’s oldest and most beloved distilled spirits—deserves its day of
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Apple Pie: A Slice of History Mark your calendars for May 13—it's National Apple Pie Day, a celebration of one of America's most beloved desserts. But did you know that apple pie's roots trace back centuries before it became a symbol of American
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Celebrated: May 7 A Cut Above: Celebrating the Roast Leg of Lamb Every year on May 7, meat lovers and culinary enthusiasts gather around their tables to honor a dish that's both timeless and delectable: the roast leg of lamb. This day is dedicated to savoring the rich
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Celebrated: May 4 A Toast to Sunshine in a Glass May 4th isn't just for Star Wars fans—it's also National Orange Juice Day, a celebration of America's favorite breakfast beverage. Whether you prefer it with pulp, without, or infused with a splash of
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Celebrated: April 30 A Chewy Classic Worth Celebrating Let’s hear it for the humble yet heroic oatmeal cookie! National Oatmeal Cookie Day, celebrated each year on April 30, gives this wholesome treat its moment in the spotlight. While often overshadowed by flashier desserts, oatmeal cookies pack serious nostalgic power
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Celebrated: April 24 Wrapped in Joy: The Comfort of Pigs in a Blanket If your mind goes to swaddled piglets when you hear “pigs in a blanket,” we’re here to kindly redirect your imagination — to one of the coziest comfort foods ever to grace a plate. National Pigs in
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Celebrated: April 23 A Slice of Heaven: Celebrating Cherry Cheesecake On April 23, dessert lovers across the nation unite for National Cherry Cheesecake Day, honoring one of the creamiest, most luscious desserts ever to grace our plates. Cherry cheesecake combines rich, velvety cream cheese with the tangy pop of vibrant
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Celebrated: April 20 Flip the Script: A Sweet Slice of Americana Every April 20th, dessert enthusiasts and nostalgic bakers alike celebrate National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day—a tribute to a dessert that’s as visually striking as it is delicious. This caramelized, fruit-topped confection has graced American tables for nearly
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Brunch Royalty: The Story Behind the Saucy Classic Every April 16, brunch lovers across the U.S. raise their forks in honor of National Eggs Benedict Day—a celebration of one of the most iconic and indulgent breakfast dishes ever plated. This culinary classic, featuring poached eggs, Canadian bacon, and
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Cheers to Simplicity: National Gin and Tonic Day National Gin and Tonic Day is here to celebrate one of the world’s most iconic cocktails! Held every year on April 9, this day honors a drink that has stood the test of time—refreshing, crisp, and deceptively simple. Much like