Seriously, one of the reasons to choose the first Monday of fall for Labor Day celebrations was the rather long time period with no holidays at all, from Independence Day in July to Thanksgiving Day in November. That is more than four months. So, in 1894 the very first September Monday was officially proclaimed an annual federal holiday. However, its history is also tightly connected with workers’ strikes and demonstrations which took place in the late 19th century, right at the height of American Industrial Revolution. Their aim was to affirm the American workers’ rights to safe working conditions and adequate wages. Nowadays we can see clearly that it was successfully achieved despite all the difficulties and obstacles.

Have you ever heard of Saint Patrick’s Day? Do you know that this holiday is popular not only in Ireland but in all over the world? Nowadays, people celebrate it everywhere, especially in the United States, Canada and Australia. This holiday is also celebrated in many other places far from Ireland, including Russia, Japan and Singapore.

You can easily avoid the rush on Valentine's Day and surprise your beloved with a special surprises throughout this romantic day. It's not only the restaurant dinner, by the way, which can also be done by yourself, but also the whole day full of love and care. You can start it with delicious breakfast in bed for you soulmate, than create some extraordinary appetizers, spend your evening with romantic homemade dinner and finish it with festive dessert.

Marky's gourmet blog has prepared some Valentine's Day ideas and recipes for you and your sweetheart. Enjoy!

If you're not going to Paris for Christmas, you can always bring French Christmas home. Traditional french-style Christmas dinner isn't complete without Foie Gras. Foie Gras is well-known and popular delicacy that gives a gourmet touch to your holiday festivities.

How to make a traditional french holiday dinner?

What is more decadent and indulgent than champagne and caviar? Nothing, that is what. For your next party pull out all the stops and really impress your guests with a caviar flight party. Marky's makes it simple with the addition of our new Caviar Tasting Flight Gift Set. This set comes with three of our top selling, best tasting caviar, along with an informative pamphlet with tasting notes and pairing suggestions. The set also includes two mother of peal spoons, hand-made blinis and some creme fraiche.

Discover the romantic possibilities of Hibiscus Flowers for your wedding or bridal shower.