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It’s National Lollypop Day and  See’s Candies is giving away a FREE gourmet lollypop to every customer who visits any of its 200 stores today, July 20th. And, you’ll also be able to buy boxes of lollypops at reduced prices – and don’t forget to print the [...]

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Though no one disputes that the Caesar Salad is absolutely delicious, there is much debate about where the salad first originated. Despite popular belief, the salad was not named after Julius Caesar, instead it is most likely attributed to Caesar Cardini from Tijuana, Mexico. According to legend Caesar tossed the first salad on [...]

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The perfect day to remind you to eat beans! I’m not sure which beans to eat today there are so many to choose from: lentil, navy, pinto, black beans, and the list goes on. I’ll settle on my personal favorite beans, the baked bean. Ever wonder where this delicious American BBQ staple hailed [...]

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Also known as Anise or aniseed, Anisette is both a vegetable and an herb and comes from the same family as dill, caraway, and cumin. Anisette is often used to enhance the flavor of licorice candy and is most known for the very distinct taste. Where did Anisette come from? Its roots are [...]

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Ring in July with Gingersnap Day! One of my favorite cookies, Gingersnaps are made with sweetened molasses and a spicy ginger kick. They are usually made very crispy which causes the cookie to make a snapping noise when bitten. This is likely the origin of the name Gingersnap. They are a very popular [...]

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According to food historians, the first ice cream soda was created by accident at the Philadelphia Exposition in October 1874. It was there that pharmacist Robert M. Green invented the now-familiar ice cream soda.

At that time, at soda fountains in pharmacies across America, the pharmacist or an employee known as a [...]

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This just might be my favorite day of the year! Nothing says summer to me more than an ice cold, creamy milkshake. While many adults prefer chocolate as the number one milkshake of choice, I have always been a vanilla fan myself. I’ve certainly been drinking milkshakes since I was old enough to [...]

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To me a dry martini speaks of double agents in perfectly tailored suits pouring drinks for beautiful women. Shaken, not stirred anyone? But the Dry Martini has a long and delightful history starting with the 17th century Dutch medical professor who used gin, martini’s main ingredient, to relieve kidney disorders and to purify [...]

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I must admit, when I think of fudge I think of Christmas time. National Fudge Day in June? The rich treat conjures up memories of eating by a roaring fire, not melting in the sun! I adore fudge though and find myself happy to have an excuse to make a batch, no matter [...]

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Lobster brings to mind long, lazy summer days on a beach ocean vacation. For most, eating lobster is an occasional indulgence, something you order in a fine restaurant or (like me) on vacation. Lobster hasn’t been on the menu as long as you’d think. For Americans, the lobster as food didn’t become popular [...]

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