NATIONAL CREME BRULEE DAY

July 26, 2026June 15, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 4 Comments

National Crème Brûlée Day on July 27th presents an opportunity to enjoy a mouth-watering custard for dessert. Since there are several flavors, don’t miss out!

Crème brûlée is also known as burnt cream, crema Catalana, and Trinity crème. The dessert consists of a rich custard base. The custard is then topped with a contrasting layer of caramelized sugar. Chefs achieve this final layer by using a small propane torch.

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While vanilla is the most common custard base of crème brûlée, the dessert comes in a range of other flavors. Coffee, citrus, nut, chocolate, and other fruit flavors find their way on to menus frequently. However, other unique flavorings such as green tea, lavender, liqueurs, and even savory crème brûlée add an interesting finish to any meal.

The earliest known reference of crème brûlée, as we know it today, appears in Francois Massialot’s 1691 cookbook.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalCremeBruleeDay

If making a crème brûlée at home, follow the recipe precisely. Don’t make any substitutions. Here is a crème brûlée recipe for you to make and share. Or, invite a friend to join you at your favorite restaurant. Post on social media using #NationalCremeBruleeDay.

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NATIONAL TAPIOCA PUDDING DAY

July 14, 2026June 15, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 3 Comments

National Tapioca Pudding Day on July 15th encourages us to dig into this pudding dish enjoyed around the world!

Tapioca is a starch derived from the cassava root. While the root looks similar in shape and color to a sweet potato, in its natural form, cassava contains cyanide. However, grinding down the root produces a flour or powder used as a thickening agent. It may also be produced tapioca into pearls. Also known as manioc or yucca, growers cultivate cassava around the world. A part of the Euphorbiaceae (spurge) family, this woody shrub is native to South America but is also grown in Asia and Africa.

Once a staple in early American households, tapioca was dehydrated to survive long sea voyages without spoilage. In a dehydrated form, tapioca earns an extended shelf life. Cooks wanting to make homemade tapioca should plan ahead. Tapioca pearls must soak overnight before using them.

For those sensitive to gluten, substitute tapioca in place of flour as a thickening agent in recipes. Try it in recipes for pancakes, cookies, and other baked goods. Tapioca also provides an excellent source of vitamin B, manganese, and iron. Turn to tapioca if you’re having trouble gaining weight or have a sensitive stomach. Tapioca is a gentle ingredient and helps to add healthy weight gradually.

For those who want to enjoy tapioca more quickly, minute and instant tapioca puddings make the process easier. Make a quick parfait with layers of fruit and whipped cream. It will definitely make a perfect celebration that way. However, we also enjoy tapioca in Boba tea, a Taiwanese tea-based drink.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #TapiocaPuddingDay

As you explore tapioca, don’t forget it’s not just a pudding. Try it in soup, beverages, and baked goods, too. No matter how you celebrate, be sure to try a variety of tapioca recipes. Share your favorite way to cook with this versatile ingredient. Share how you’re celebrating by posting on social media using #TapiocaPuddingDay.

NATIONAL SOUL FOOD MONTH

May 31, 2026May 11, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 2 Comments

National Soul Food Month in June is steeped in tradition, tracing its heritage back generations.

While soul food and southern cooking may often be compared, African-American slaves developed soul food’s distinct character by creating outstanding meals from less-than-desirable cuts of meat and produce.
Whether the meal consisted of fried meats and vegetables or bbq and baked goods, the meals served to nourish the body and the fellowship that accompanied it nourished the soul.

According to culinaryhistorians.org, the term “soul food” made its appearance and became popular in the 1960s, giving a name to the flavorful foods, often fried in pork fat, that were becoming known in kitchens and restaurants in cities across the country.

However, soul food doesn’t have to laden with fat. Fresh from the southern garden, it can be just as flavorful as it can be light. Many of the old recipes are new again with spices and herbs and pinches of the old traditions.

HISTORY

Charla Draper founded National Soul Food Month in 2001 to celebrate the rich history of soul food.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Take a tour through soul food heritage. Graze the flavors and spices of the heritage. Have a conversation while you’re at it and feed your soul. Listen to the history of the food, where it’s traveled, how it’s changed through the years. Use #NationalSoulFoodMonth to share your favorites on social media. Visit culinaryhistorians.org to learn more.

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NATIONAL BUBBLE TEA DAY

April 29, 2026March 5, 2026Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

On April 30th what do bubbles and tea have in common? Together make a fantastic treat to celebrate on National Bubble Tea Day! The day invites you to get adventurous and experience a growing flavorful menu of choices.

In the 1980s, the Taiwanese developed a beverage combining the refreshing goodness of tea, the wholesome creaminess of milk, and the fun, delicious surprise of bubbles. The bubbles, also known as boba or pearls, are made from tapioca. Choose teas with or without milk, ice, sugar, and toppings. With such refreshing variety, you should celebrate often!

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Whether you are 3 or 103, enjoy a tasty, extraordinary tea made with fresh ingredients for you to enjoy! The day also challenges everyone to try a new flavor or a first taste of bubble tea.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalBubbleTeaDay

On National Bubble Tea Day, go classic or slush, milk tea, or punch. Also, if it’s your first, don’t let it be your last! Introduce a friend to bubble tea, too! No matter which flavor you enjoy the most, be sure to try one today. Share a selfie with your favorite combination by using #NationalBubbleTeaDay on social media.

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NATIONAL TOAST DAY

February 25, 2026February 3, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 1 Comment

Would you believe National Toast Day honoring the humble slice is on the Last Thursday in February? But it is so very versatile. It carries a multitude of jams, jellies, marmalades and fruit compotes. We don’t stop there. Toast transports proteins and veggies, sprouts, and soaks up sauces and drippings.

Perhaps we have overlooked the necessity of toast, and it shall have its due. We’re able to toast it to a variety of shades pleasing everyone. Whether we lightly toast it or char it to a dark crisp, it serves as a perfect medium for building breakfast or sandwiches. It accepts seasoning quite well, too. Add butter, gee, avocado, or honey. It doesn’t matter your preference. Cinnamon and sugar? Well, it might depend on your mood.

Or perhaps the bread you have on hand. Is it cinnamon raisin bread or whole wheat? Do you only have two ends left? Some think those are the best kinds of toast. Others well, you can’t teach everyone the best kinds of toast making.

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NATIONAL TOAST DAY HISTORY

National Toast Day was started in 2014 by The Tiptree World Bread Awards to celebrate toast and all the breads we make it with. While the organization is in the UK, the day has found a following in the United States.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalToastDay

Raise a toast to your toast. Be it burnt to a crisp or golden brown, honor your toast. Use #NationalToastDay to share on social media.

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