National Eggs Benedict Day, National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day and Day of the Mushroom in USA

Eggs Benedict is a traditional American breakfast and brunch recipe that originated in New York City. It consists of an English muffin, cut in half, toasted, and topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and classic French hollandaise sauce. It's decadent, rich, and satisfying.

Eggs Benedict is a dish that primarily consists of a poached egg. Specific recipes vary, but the most common version of eggs Benedict also includes half of an English muffin and bacon covered in Hollandaise sauce. April 16th and June 4th are National Eggs Benedict Day.

Canned pineapple was a new and exciting ingredient in the early 1900's, and home cooks found many recipes using it in women's magazines and newspapers. In 1925, the first printed recipe for baked ham with pineapple showed up, and the rest is history.

There’s a whole world of mushrooms beyond small white button and big, juicy portobellos. Porcinis give risottos a deeper flavor, while golden-hued chanterelles add a pop of color to pasta dishes. With so many mushroom varieties, the possibilities in the kitchen are endless. Besides, mushrooms provide important nutrients, including selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin D, proteins, and fiber. All together with a long history as food source, mushrooms are important for their healing capacities and properties in traditional medicine.