September is National Rice Month! We love rice! It’s healthy, it’s fun, and it’s very versatile.
Wild Rice (Indian Rice) by awelldressedbullet
Arroz con Pollo (Chicken and Rice) by cappuccino136
Beef and Rice Casserole Recipe by ThomasC
Cute Food – The Adorable, Edible Art Of Kawaii Cooking by enslavedbyfaeries
Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe by RecipeSquid
And, to celebrate National Rice Month, color some rice for you kids to play with:
How to Color Rice by athomemomblog
Also, how about answering a few vocabulary or other trivia questions in order to donate (for free) some rice through the World Food Programme at freerice.com.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It starts your metabolism, and sets the course of your day. Consider improving your breakfast foods, and definitely don’t forget breakfast altogether!
Check out this Healthy Pancake Recipe by ThomasC.
Did you know that September is National Mushroom Month? Mushrooms are a beautiful and fascinating gift from nature. Edible mushrooms have many nutritional benefits. Are mushrooms for you?
Mushrooms, Mushrooms and Mushrooms by awelldressedbullet
Death by Mushroom – Myths and Facts About Mushroom Poisoning by LucyVet
I love Mushrooms! by susannaduffy
(Wild Mushroom Photo by Jasmine&Roses used under CC 2.0)
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We are smack in the middle of National Panini Month! Have you had a celebratory panini yet?
If you are looking for some recipes and tips to help you improve your panini, check out these two great lenses:
Best Panini Sandwich Recipes by rms
Veggie Panini Recipes by TheGreenerMe
Today is National Pecan Pie Day! How sweet is that?!
Pecan Pie.
Say it again. Slower. Now say it like Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally. Okay you’ve got it!
So now grab a hold of this Pecan Pie Recipe by The-Cooking-Mom, and start cooking!
Photo by museinthecity used with permission under CC 2.0.
Ahhhh. June….National Iced Tea Month. It’s time to sit back on the patio with a tall cold glass of iced tea in your hand enjoying the sunshine.
Enjoyed around the world, iced tea has so many varieties that you could have a glass full every day during June and never drink the same thing twice.
June is National Iced Tea Month by myfirstjobsecondshift
Iced Tea Recipes by IntuitiveHealer
Sweet Tea vs. Iced Tea by SoyCandleLover-Maker
The Best Iced Tea That I Have Found! by azpoppy
Bottled Iced Tea Drinks by fefe
Photo by tajai used by CC 2.0
January 23 is National Pie Day !!! Yummy yummy yummy!
If you didn’t already have a reason to have dessert tonight, here it is.
National Pie Day by shajo
(Note: this is National Pie Day the yummy one, not National Pi Day the geeky one.)
(Photo by evoo73)
Just look at it – is your mouth watering? Well this should answer the “what’s for lunch” question!
The Good Ol’ Pastrami Sandwich by ChineseKitesforKids
(Photo by Marshal Astor)
Today is National Maple Syrup Day, so treat yourself to some waffles, pancakes, or french toast topped with the almighty best – real maple syrup.
Learn a little about Making Maple Syrup from Evelyn_Saenz.
Do you have any amazing recipes that feature maple syrup? Feel free to drop a link into the comments.
(photo by Matt Pettengill)
The pomegranate is one of my favorite fruits. Why? Because it’s messy! I love that.
It is actually a fascinating and healthy fruit as well. Learn all sorts of amazing information about this little red fruit with a big taste, and big health benefits on LeanneChesser‘s lens, titled Interesting Facts About the Powerful Pomegranate.
(photo by sarawestermark)
