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Today is National Bake a “Pi” Day

Today is National Bake a “Pi” Day

Today is National “Pi” Day (3.14 get it??). A day when mathematicians and bakers come together to rejoice in pies and pie, ratios and fillings! Pi represents the relationship between a circle’s diameter (its...

Today is National Cereal Day!

Today is National Cereal Day!

Cereal is a delicious and pretty healthy breakfast if you pick the right one. National Cereal Day is meant to commemorate John Kellogg’s 1897 invention on Corn Flakes cereal. However, the history of cereal...

Today is National Pound Cake Day!

Today is National Pound Cake Day!

Pound cake. As a name, it really doesn’t sound all that appealing. However, once you’ve tried a slice of pound cake you’ll understand just how divine it really is. I never really thought about...

March: National Peanut Month

March: National Peanut Month

Peanuts are delicious and so versatile. They are an excellent source of protein and are full of heart-healthy antioxidants. Here are some interesting facts about peanuts: 1- Peanuts are not true nuts but a...

National Pistachio Day

National Pistachio Day

Today is National Pistachio Day! Here are some interesting facts about the delicious nut: Nutty Pistachio Facts: Pistachios grow on trees. They are native to the Middle East. Its a long wait to get...