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Cherries on Top!
Whether you prefer them sweet or sour, cherries are a flavorful way to get in a serving or two of your daily fruit and vegetable…
Take the Cake!! Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day
On January 27th, people around the country will celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day. Join in the fun and take advantage of the one day this…
What Kind of Pie is Your Favorite?
There is no question that when it comes to dessert, Americans choose pie. Here at Fill Your Plate, one of our favorites is the Farmer’s…
National Popcorn Day Pops on the Calendar
Whether you pop it in your microwave, buy it at the movie theatre, or use it to decorate your Christmas tree, America loves popcorn. To…
Food Trends, What’s Hot in the Foodie World
As we begin a new year, everyone is taking a look back at what was hot in 2011. From the top movies to the best…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Hot Chocolate
There is not much like drinking a cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is nothing quite like a…
Gingerbread: Little Known Facts
(Photo credit: Wikipedia) History Ginger is a plant native to India and China which is prized throughout the world for its culinary and medicinal…
Fun Facts About Pickles
Historical Facts Pickles have been around since ancient times, although there is some disagreement as to when exactly in history people started eating them. …
Fun Facts About Peanut Butter
Do you know how many peanuts it takes to make an ounce of peanut butter? How about the number of peanut butter sandwiches…
10 Fun Facts about Candy Apples
A staple of fall festivals and apple harvest celebrations, candy apples are a sure sign that winter is on the way and Halloween is here. …
A Passion for Popsicles: 13 Fun Facts
For most Americans, popsicles are a reminder of the sweet summer days of their childhood when they built forts in the yard, rode bikes with their friends,…
20 Fun Facts about Hot & Spicy Food
Let’s celebrate the heat of southwest cuisine on August 19th with National Hot & Spicy Food Day! Whether your idea of hot & spicy is…
Celebrating Ice Cream Month: Listen to our Podcast!
Yum! Ice cream. So, do you have a favorite flavor? How often do you eat your favorite ice cream? This is the month to really…
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The New Food Pyramid: A Historic Reset in U.S. Nutrition Guidance
In January 2026, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, under the leadership…
What Nutrition Does Celery Have: The Game Day Crunch That Quietly Pulls Its Weight
There are two kinds of people on game day. The ones who sprint to the wings like it’s the opening kickoff and build a mountain…
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