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Did You Know…June is National Iced Tea Month?

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Legend has it that Englishman Richard Blechynden, “invented” iced tea at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair.  Supposedly he was offering patrons hot tea on that scorching summer day, when it occurred to him to add ice to it.  We don’t care how he came up with the idea – we’re just glad he did!

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Did You Know…Pound Cake

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

The term “pound cake” originated from the pound of butter needed to make it?  Somewhere, Paula Deen is smiling…

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Valentine’s Day Spending

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

…*an average of $45 million is spent on food and wine for Valentine’s Day?  We think that’s a yummy way to get the economy going!

*According to the www.theromantic.com

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Did You Know… Strawberry Ice Cream Day

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

…that January 15 is Strawberry Ice Cream Day?  While ice cream is the last thing we’re thinking about during these chilly winter months, get your summer dreams started early by indulging in a spoonful or two on this day.