Author: Faith C Isreal

National Oyster Day: A Pearl of a Time for Families!

Aug 5, 2024 | Tasty Bites

Did you know that there’s a whole day dedicated to celebrating the mighty oyster? That’s right, National Oyster Day is on August 5th, and it’s the perfect excuse to dive into some...

Skewering the Globe: Celebrating World Kabob Day with Flavor and Safety

Jul 11, 2024 | Tasty Bites

World Kabob Day is a culinary celebration that unites food enthusiasts around the globe. It’s a day dedicated to the rich, diverse flavors of kabobs, a dish that transcends cultures and brings...

Celebrate National Hand Roll Day: A Journey of Flavor and Fun

Jul 5, 2024 | Tasty Bites

National Hand Roll Day, which is celebrated on July 6th of this year, is a culinary adventure that invites you to dive deep into the vibrant world of Japanese sushi hand rolls. With their striking...

Crisp, Cool, and Creative: Celebrating National Day with Family Fun

Jun 13, 2024 | Tasty Bites

National Cucumber Day is a unique celebration that brings a refreshing twist to our calendars every June 14th. This day is not just about enjoying cucumbers in their natural, crunchy form but also...

Preserving Freshness: The Basics of Food Preservation

Apr 10, 2023 | Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites

Food preservation is an age-old practice that has allowed us to enjoy fresh food throughout the year. From refrigeration to freezing or pickling to drying, there are countless ways to keep your food...

South Carolina Master Food Preserver Program

Sep 16, 2022 | Tasty Bites

Are you looking for ways to contribute to your community in a way that strengthens food systems? Becoming a South Carolina Master Food Preserver enables opportunities to volunteer and contribute to...

National Sweet Tea Day

Aug 18, 2022 | Freezing Basics, Tasty Bites

Iced tea has been on the menu since the 1870s. What made the iced tea novel wasn’t the tea but the ice, which was quite a luxury back then. Tea is rich in polyphenols, which are a type of...

National Ice Cream Day

Jul 5, 2022 | Food, Freezing Basics

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! July is National Ice Cream Month, including National Ice Cream Day, which is always on the third Sunday of July. This year we’re celebrating on...

World Food Safety Day ‘Safer Food Better Health’

Jun 7, 2022 | Food, Safe Handling, Tasty Bites

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million people, or 1 out of every 10 people on the planet, contract a foodborne disease each year. June 7, World Food Safety Day,...

National Brown Bag-It Day

May 19, 2022 | Tasty Bites

Bringing your lunch is a sure way to save money on eating out during the work week, and it’s also a great way to know what you’re putting in your body. You can always pack the classic peanut butter...

Food Safety for Camping

Apr 14, 2022 | Food, Safe Handling

Find essential food safety tips for camping trips.

National Oatmeal Cookie Day

Apr 4, 2022 | Food, Tasty Bites

It’s Oatmeal Cookie Day! Oatmeal cookies have been around for years. Although our modern-day version is much sweeter, oatcakes and oatmeal cookies share many of the same ingredients, including...