Today is National Spaghetti Day! Did you know that in the year 2000, 1.3 million pounds of spaghetti were sold in American grocery stores? If all of those packages were lined up, they would circle the Earth nine times! The first historical reference to boiled noodles (found in the Jerusalem Talmud) suggests that the Arabs … Continue reading Today is National Spaghetti Day! […]

Today in History: The first Oktoberfest in 1810 On this day in 1810, the very first Oktoberfest took place. The festivities lasted five days and were organized around the wedding of the Bavarian Crown Prince. It was the first non-religious folk festival in Germany and had all of Munich on its feet – certainly something … Continue reading Today in History: The first Oktoberfest in 1810 […]

Today is National Liqueur Day A liqueur is a strong alcoholic beverage that has been sweetened with herbs, fruits, nuts, cream, or spices. Liqueurs are traditionally served as after-dinner drinks or mixed with coffee. The word “liqueur” comes from the Latin word “liquifacere,” which means “to dissolve or melt.” As early as 400 BC, the … Continue reading Today is National Liqueur Day […]