You don’t have to be Irish to appreciate all the things that make the country of St Patrick so great.

From the breathtaking scenery to the world-renowned literature to the culinary delights of Guinness, soda bread, stews, and oysters, there’s plenty to celebrate on St Patrick’s Day.

Whether you’re headed to a céilí this weekend or just looking for some baking inspiration, these easy to make chocolate cupcakes from The Clueless Baker will provide some Celtic cheer for your St Paddy’s celebration.

Plus they go great with an Irish coffee. Sláinte!

Nothing says, “the holidays are here” quite like the delicious aroma of festive baking. As soon as the sweet smells of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves come wafting from the oven, we are transported to joyful memories of Christmases past.

These scents and flavours becoming a huge part of our individual traditions, and every family has a sweet treat they love to indulge in during the holiday season, from gingerbread to mince pies to panettone, passing these comforting traditions down through generations.

This year, though, we’re inviting you to step outside of your Christmas comfort zone and try something new with your holiday baking.

We’ve pulled together three delicious Mediterranean-inspired cookie recipes from our new cookbooks Casablanca: My Moroccan Food and Mazi: Modern Greek Food that we think are a great addition to any festive celebration.

This Saturday, beekeepers and honey lovers across America will be celebrating National Honey Bee Day to bring awareness to the importance of bees and their vital role in sustainable farming.

It’s safe to say we would quickly go hungry without bees. Bees are responsible for pollinating around 30 percent of the world’s crops as well as 90 percent of all wild plants. (Learn how to plant a pollinator-friendly garden here.)

Aside from being vital to our existence and the creators of one of the world’s most delicious natural foods, honey bees are also super cute. Not only do they communicate through dancing, but they also make an adorable “boop” sound when surprised.

Plus they look great on a cake, as expert cake decorator Tracey Mann shows in her book Cake Decorating Skills.