As the holiday season approaches, many people turn to eggnog as their festive beverage of choice. Let’s take a closer look at the history of this centuries-old concoction.
One of the quintessential flavors of the season, peppermint is known for its strong, sweet flavor and cooling aftertaste.
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, turkeys are popping up everywhere from decor to dinner tables. How much do you know about this holiday icon?
From drinks to decor, pumpkins are a staple during this time of year. And no matter how trendy those fancy seasonal lattes look, the obsession with this fruit dates back thousands of years.
Halloween candy is big business. In fact, one study found that U.S. consumers spent an estimated 2.4 billion dollars on Halloween candy last year.
When it comes to seasonal beverages, apple cider holds a strong place among the fall favorites. This alcoholic drink, made from fermented apple juice, has been a go-to choice for centuries.
Spanning from 1920-1933, the age of Prohibition is ironically most closely associated with the bootleggers and speakeasies which rose in response to the nationwide ban on alcohol. One of the many unintended outcomes of Prohibition was the increase in popularity of cocktails. Between the occasional need to mask the flavor of
The Mojito is a refreshing cocktail, considered by many to be the perfect drink for a hot day. So it’s fitting that National Mojito Day is celebrated on July 11th, in the heat of summer.
Watermelon has long been a popular choice for those looking for a refreshing summer snack. In fact, people have been harvesting watermelon for more than 5,000 years.
June 14th marks National Bourbon Day in the United States. Bourbon has distinctly American roots. In fact, in 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed an Act of Congress that designated bourbon as “The Official Spirit of America.”
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