Today in the United States is As Young as You Feel Day, National Sing Out Day, World Water Day, National Goof Off Day, and National Bavarian Crêpes Day! That’s a lot to celebrate. “Magick is the science and art of causing… Continue Reading
“A feast for the Supreme Ritual, and a feast for the Equinox of the Gods.” –AL II:40 On Sunday 18 March, William Blake Lodge in the Valley of Baltimore celebrated A Feast for The Supreme Ritual and The Equinox of the… Continue Reading
On this day in 1993, France declared ostrich meat fit for human consumption. According to The History Food Almanac: Over 1,300 Years of World Culinary History, Culture, and Social Influence, “The decrease in popularity of beef since the awareness of… Continue Reading
In the Roman calendar, the Ides of March would correspond to March 15. Several religious observances were made on the Ides, and it was also often the deadline for settling debts. Although March was the 3rd month of the Julian… Continue Reading
Today, March 14, is Steak and Blowjob Day, the unofficial response to last month’s Valentine’s Day. While it’s a silly and somewhat sexist idea that no men enjoy candy or flowers, most people can enjoy a nice steak and a… Continue Reading
And at the end of the darkness, amid many names which I could not read, JACOBUS BURGUNDUS MOLENSIS. for his name was in letters of fire. Did not the Order of the Temple prepare the Renaissance by fusing the Mysteries… Continue Reading
The treat was created by accident in 1869 in the nearby market town of Kendal. Confectioner Joseph Wiper was in the process of making mints. During a bout of inattention, the sugary mixture started to solidify and turn cloudy. The… Continue Reading
Today, March 7, is Alexander Graham Bell Day, Discover What Your Name Means Day, National Be Heard Day, National Cereal Day, and National Crown Roast of Pork Day. On March 7, 1965, state troopers and a sheriff’s posse broke up… Continue Reading
Today, March 6, is White Chocolate Cheesecake Day. While there are some who argue that white chocolate isn’t actually chocolate, it is at least a derivative of cocoa beans made with cocoa butter and milk solids. The melting temperature of… Continue Reading
March 4 is the Feast of Saladin, who died 825 years ago at Damascus, Syria. Saladin was a military and political leader who as sultan led Islamic forces against European Crusaders. His victory at the Battle of Hattin in 1187… Continue Reading