June

Juneteenth is a summer celebration with an unusual backstory. If you are not familiar with its history, consider this:   Imagine getting news that instantly changes your life for the better.   It makes the future infinitely brighter for your children and their children. Now, imagine getting that news more than two years late. That […]

The Rainbow Flag flies high this month. It waves above crowds celebrating all around the world. Its colors speak to individual hearts and minds. Regardless of how we define ourselves, the flag inspires us to always be true to who we are. There was a time before Pride Month when that could get complicated. Little […]

By the close of last year’s Thanksgiving weekend, surviving turkeys sighed with relief.   We are roughly halfway to this year’s holiday and, once again, eager to indulge in the tasty bird. June is Turkey Lovers’ Month. This is the perfect time to try new recipes. If you have thought about smoking or deep-frying a […]

Do you know what day it is? Do you know what day it is? Do you know what day it is?   Observed annually on June 3, today is Repeat Day, an Obsessive-Compulsive’s dream come true. You can rejoice in the overwhelming drive to wash your hands seven times before leaving the bathroom and to […]

Did you ever think that being a single female, over a certain age, would be something to celebrate?   There was a time when women, in that category, were dubbed old maids or spinsters.   We have, indeed, come a long way. Old Maid’s Day, observed annually on June 4, gives women who are single […]

Doughnuts have their day of honor on the first Friday in June and folks line up to celebrate National Doughnut Day. This popular treat is a marvelous sweet to behold! Chicago was home to the first official Doughnut Day. In 1938, the event was created by The Salvation Army to honor volunteers who served doughnuts […]

Who is the one person that really knows you right down to your soul? Who has witnessed the good, the bad and the ugly? Who is willing to ride, by your side, the turbulent roller coaster of life? Your best friend. It could be your partner or your sibling. It could be the person with […]

When he throws a tantrum, spit flies. His voice sounds like it’s been through a dozen cheese graters. He waddles through life pantless, but he never swims without trunks. So, why do we celebrate Donald Duck Day on June 9th? We don’t judge him. He makes us feel a little better about our own shortcomings. […]

Celebrate Iced Tea Day, observed annually on June 10, by savoring your favorite creation of this classic chilled beverage. Iced teas have come a long way since the days of steeping a bag of tea leaves for an amber-hued liquid. Today’s flavor variations include white and green leaves in addition to the classic black. Traditionally, […]

If your soufflés occasionally turn soupy or your blintzes sometimes get blitzed, take heart in knowing that every year, one day is set aside in observance of disastrous kitchen endeavors. Kitchen Klutzes of America Day, celebrated annually on June 13, is a lighthearted recognition of those times when our best gastronomic intentions utterly fail us. […]