It’s National Popcorn Day! Americans eat about 16 billion quarts of popcorn each year (about 51 quarts per person), which makes it one of the most popular snacks in the country. It is also one of the oldest.

Today is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day! The ice cream we know and love today evolved from ancient flavored ices. As early as 3000 BC, people in China served their guests sweet juices mixed with ice or snow.

While fruity ice cream flavors are still popular today, vanilla and chocolate are the clear favorites. According to a survey conducted by the International Ice Cream Association, strawberry is the third most popular ice cream flavor, favored by 5.3% of the population.

Celebrate National Apricot Day! Did you know that the word "apricot" means "precious" in Latin? Apricots ripen earlier than most summer fruits, making them a precious commodity every spring.

Save the date! Shop at Whole Foods Market Edina on Wednesday, December 12, when 5% of that day’s sales go to support the Edina Hockey Association, which seeks to provide a community and volunteer-driven program to promote the growth and development of boys and girls hockey.

Help us help others! By purchasing a $10 Grab and Give box you will be helping Martha’s Table shore up some essential pantry items this Holiday Season. It’s a gift of the heart and a way that ensures your gift goes to those truly in need. Look for the Grab and Give Boxes near our Customer Service Desk, purchase the box and then drop off the container as you leave. Each box contains marinara, tuna, pasta and mac and cheese.

Over five weeks, you will learn how to eat to quiet inflammation. You will end up looking and feeling better as use healthy foods to quiet inflammation.

Go to http://tqidiet.com for more details and to register for class.

This holiday season help alleviate food insecurity for families by purchasing non-perishable food to be donated to Wayside Food Programs.  Volunteers from the programs will be here to hand out their wish list, collect donated items which will be distributed to over 47 food pantries, soup kitchens and social services agencies throughout Cumberland County.