The Kentucky Derby Day Celebrations Over it’s 137 year history, the Kentucky Derby is traditionally held on the first Saturday in May. More than just a horse race, it leads up to the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.” Here’s our pick of traditional favorites to celebrate with this Derby Day. Mint Julep: This is the signature drink […]
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Slimmed-down margaritas ‘Cinco de Mayo’ which is Spanish for the 5th May and it is celebrated in Mexico and other parts of the US. As it celebrates Mexican heritage, it is the perfect time of year to drink mid-week skinny margaritas. The standard components of a margarita are tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice. As […]
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National Chocolate Truffles Day It’s the National Truffles Day today, and what better day to celebrate this delectable French tradition than today. Chocolate truffles have been said to be invented by Louis and Antoine Dufour in Chambery, France in 1895. Many historians believe that the Prestat Chocolate Shop in London was the first to popularize […]
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Celebrating eggs this month Eggs are a wonderfully diverse food and are not only used as an ingredient in many meals but are also a great addition for many meals in their own right. With many uses and health benefits, eggs are both delicious and nutritious. And this month is the National Egg Month, celebrating […]
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The wonderful world of Pomegranates Pomegranates are one of the oldest cultivated fruits, cherished for their exquisite appearance and immense flavor. They are thought to have first grown in Persia, and but their history can be traced back to Romans and Egyptians. Nevertheless pomegranates have a huge fan following, these being referred to into the […]
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