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Today is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! PB & J sandwiches have always been a favorite of children, and the average American consumes somewhere between 1,500 and 2,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the age of 18.   The first mention of peanut butter being

Redolent of garlic, lemongrass, and pungent herbs, this Asian-style pesto from Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson makes a fabulous fusion dish when combined with linguine. Most of these ingredients, including the slender, hot Thai chile, are available in supermarkets. Thai basil can be found in Asian markets, as can

Valentine’s Day just isn’t worth celebrating without chocolate. Not only is chocolate a tasty treat, it’s also considered an aphrodisiac. Chocolate is chock full of nutrients such contains magnesium, Vitamin C, antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids, making it a healthy treat too (when eaten in moderation, of

These delicious dark chocolate cookies  from Practically Raw Desserts by Amber Shea Crawley are so low-cal and low-fat, they actually would make a perfect midnight snack, but it is their deep cocoa color and flavor that gives them their name. They’re also perfect for dipping into a good cup o’ joe

This  creamy, paprika-laced Red Pepper-Pistachio Bisque from Practically Raw by Amber Shea Crawley comes together in a flash, and is very versatile. It  can be served warm on cold snowy evenings or chilled on warm days. It’s especially tasty with a dollop of herby pesto on top, but feel free to serve it

Happy Chinese New Year! Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse. In Chinese culture, the horse is a symbol of nobility, speed and perseverance.  People born under the sign of the horse are said to be active, energetic, and intelligent. They are also known to

Super Bowl Sunday is nearly upon us!  This year, cruelty-free vegan foods will be served for those attending the Super Bowl. MetLife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey, host of this year’s game, will be serving Field Roast’s vegan frankfurters. Millions of footfall fans who aren’t attending the game in

  Today is National Chocolate Cake Day!  Cakes in various forms have been around for thousands of years but chocolate cake as we know it didn’t make an appearance until around 1880. Before then, “chocolate cake” meant a yellow cake with chocolate frosting. As baking techniques improved, the

Today is National Peanut Butter Day! Nut Butter Universe author Robin Robertson is here is give us a little history lesson on our favorite sandwich spread. Peanut butter was first developed in the United States in the 1890s as a high-protein health food. The original patent for peanut butter was

January 23rd is National Pie Day! This “holiday” was created in 1986 by the National Pie Council, an organization committed to “preserving America’s pie heritage and promoting America’s love affair with the food”. Pies have a long and illustrious past, but sweet dessert pies are a relatively new development in