National Lobster Day Because rags-to-riches stories are always worth celebrating, on September 25th, we observe National Lobster Day! Here's the story: Now considered a fine delicacy throughout most of the world, the crowd-pleasing crustacean has seen darker days. Pacific Standard Magazine writes of a time when “consumers could buy Boston baked beans for 53 cents […]
National Quesadilla Day National Quesadilla Day is annually celebrated on September 25th. It's a great time to enjoy this delicious meal! Originating from Mexico, quesadilla has evolved over time as a result of the many experimentations people have had with different variations of it. The quesadilla is one special dish that provides your taste buds […]
National Pancake Day A day so nice they made it twice — September 26 is the year’s second National Pancake Day! Get those hotcakes on the griddle, it’s time to prepare some pancakes! Pancakes are an old staple, dating back to Ancient Greece. Since then, many varieties have been created across the globe. In Britain, […]
National Drink Beer Day So much beer, so little time! National Drink Beer Day on September 28th always puts us in mind of Benjamin Buford Blue aka ‘Bubba’ in “Forrest Gump” and his recitation of all the different kinds of shrimp he loves. Remember? Well, today, we consider all the beers that make us happy. […]
NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY September 28th celebrates National Strawberry Cream Pie Day. Did you know that the strawberries themselves contribute up to 70% of the weight of a strawberry cream pie? Since this day is dedicated to celebrating the delicious cream pie, you’re allowed to take a break from your diet and indulge in […]
National Coffee Day WWhile the U.S. and Canada celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29, other nations mark this day throughout the calendar. International Coffee Day happens just two days later on October 1. The International Coffee Organization has pledged to help struggling coffee farmers worldwide make a living wage. Find out more about National […]
National Biscotti Day On September 29th we celebrate National Biscotti Day. Biscotti is one of the oldest biscuits originating from Europe. This oblong cookie leaves you wanting more of its delicious crunchiness. Biscotti is enjoyed as a cookie, with a meal or a cup of coffee; dipped, dunked, or dry. The Italian cookie has evolved […]
World Vegetarian Day Did you know that approximately 10% of the world’s population is vegetarian, and that India has the lowest per capita meat consumption in the world? On October 1st, we celebrate the benefits of being a vegetarian and admit that the meatless lifestyle can actually be awesomely delicious. So get out the carrot […]
World Sake Day World Sake Day is celebrated annually on October 1st to recognize sake and its contributions to Japanese culture, from ceremonies to (obviously) celebrations. The day is also to deepen people’s love for sake and understanding of this beverage. It doesn’t matter if you live in or outside Japan, because the day is […]
National Homemade Cookies Day With the average person consuming almost 19,000 cookies in a lifetime, it is no surprise why we celebrate National Homemade Cookies Day! Every year on October 1st, bakers, homemakers, and cookie enthusiasts alike, preheat their ovens to serve up these delicious treats. With a variety of options to choose from, there […]
International Coffee Day International Coffee Day takes place on October 1st every year. Making the daily journey from tropical Africa to the breakfast mugs of households all over the world, coffee beans have been scattered all over the world for more than 600 years, and their preparation for consuming is a great example of metamorphosis. […]
National Fried Scallops Day October is a treasure trove of a month for celebrating seafood, and what better way to start the feast than by celebrating National Fried Scallops Day on October 2nd? When cooked the right way, scallops become the perfect melt-in-your-mouth delicacy, taking you on a food ride of oceanic excellence. Scallops belong […]
National Cinnamon Roll Day A warm buttery bun with sugar, honey, and cinnamon — sweet treats are made of these and who are we to disagree! Now on National Cinnamon Roll Day, held annually on October 4th, you can indulge yourself. Everyone loves cinnamon rolls and everyone has their special favorite. This day was first […]
National Taco Day Consider National Taco Day, October 4th every year, a concentrated and intensified version of the “Taco Tuesdays” many restaurants offer in a bid to bring in Happy Hour-like crowds. Come to think of it, to further whet your appetite for the subject, get this: the phrase “Taco Tuesday” was actually trademarked across […]
National Vodka Day In the British sitcom, “Absolutely Fabulous,” the only vodka that is worth drinking is “Stoli.” In that spirit, on October 4th, we raise our shot glasses in celebration of National Vodka Day. To the uninitiated, vodka has a certain panache, elevating it above all other liquors. Housed in a beautiful glass, vodka […]
National Apple Betty Day On October 5th every year, we mark National Apple Betty Day to celebrate this yummy dessert baked in oats and cinnamon. The American version (Brown Betty or simply Betty) of what is sometimes called a cobbler, apple crisp, or crumble, dates back to the colonial period. The sweet aroma of an […]
National Orange Wine Day National Orange Wine Day is celebrated every year on October 6th but it’s always a good day to pop open a bottle of orange wine. Now we know what you’re thinking — ‘Orange wine? Like wine made from oranges? That’s neat!’ Yes, it does sound neat. However, orange wine is not […]
National Noodle Day National Noodle Day is on October 6th and we are getting ready to celebrate by doing the best thing possible with noodles… eating them! Can you believe that noodles have been around for over 4,000 years? Noodles are popular all over the world and range in shape from flat, to round, to […]
National Salmon Day National Salmon Day is celebrated every year on October 8th, as proposed by Chicken of the Sea. Did you know that salmon is the second most popular seafood consumed by Americans? The pink fish now has its own annual day of celebration. The holiday is observed as a reminder of the health […]
International Beer and Pizza Day International Beer and Pizza Day is on October 9th, and there’s no better day to throw a pizza and beer party. When you think of pizza, you most likely think of Italy, but did you know that the first pizza was made by the Greeks and Egyptians, not the Italians? […]
National Angel Food Cake Day National Angel Food Cake Day is on October 10th and we suggest using a mixer to bake this delicious delight, except if you’re looking to work out those arms. This spongy and fluffy dessert’s name is derived from its texture — light and airy — and is enjoyed by thousands […]
National Cake Decorating Day With holiday dessert buffets coming up soon, National Cake Decorating Day, October 10th, is the perfect time to practice your technique! Halloween’s just a few short weeks away! Learning to create spooky ghosts, spiderwebs, pumpkins, and broomsticks from icing and fondant could be the perfect warm-up for embellishing cakes, cupcakes, and […]
National Sausage Pizza Day The world of pizza toppings is a tough space to break into. There’s a lot of great competition — from bacon, to mushrooms, to pepperoni and more — and most people have already picked their favorites. In the minds of many there’s one topping that beats them all…. sausage. On October […]
National Gumbo Day National Gumbo Day is celebrated on October 12th. It’s a time to appreciate this heavily seasoned, savory state dish of Louisiana. Although, gumbo is a perfect bit of indulgence any day, anywhere! Gumbo typically consists of strongly-flavored stock with meat or shellfish, a thickener, and seasoned vegetables. The seasoned vegetables may include […]
National Pulled Pork Day Pork. Cooked. Slowly. Celebrate this classic Texas-style dish on National Pulled Pork Day. And bring along your favorite barbecue sauce! Fun fact: Back in 2016, Sonny’s BBQ set the Guinness World Record for the “Largest Serving of Pulled Pork” — a hefty 2,012 pounds of this dish. Eventually, Sonny’s decided — […]
National M&M Day Kids love ’em, adults feel nostalgic eating them, and they won’t melt in your hand, just in your mouth — we’re talking M&M’s here. It’s National M&M Day, October 13th so get ready to celebrate. Created in 1941, this iconic candy has been a staple for over 75 years. Find out […]
National Yorkshire Pudding Day National Yorkshire Pudding Day is a day so special that it is celebrated twice a year: the first Sunday in February in the U.K. and October 13th in the U.S. and everywhere else. To make it, a pancake batter is placed under a lump of meat being roasted over a fire, […]
National Dessert Day “Let them eat cake!” This popular french saying holds true especially on October 14th, aka National Dessert Day! Calories don’t count today, so make sure to pick up that box of donuts you’ve been thinking about all week. Cash in those kale salad points and reward yourself with the a warm sugary […]
National Lemon Bar Day National Lemon Bar Day takes place annually on October 15th. The holiday was created in 2019 by Michael McCarthy after he organized a bake sale and discovered that many people had never had a lemon bar before. Also called a lemon square, a lemon bar is a dessert bar consisting of […]
Sweetest Day To put it simply, Sweetest Day every October 15th, is a day to be sweet by sharing a kind thought, a small gift or a gesture of kindness. It’s a day to give a card with a sweet message to someone you appreciate. Little gifts of candy and other sweets are shared, as […]
National Cheese Curd Day If you’re a total cheese head, then get excited to celebrate National Cheese Curd Day on October 15th. Culver’s, a popular Midwestern fast-food chain, created this holiday in 2015 and if you don’t already know, cheese curds are bite-sized nuggets of cheese — now you can see why they have a […]
National Mushroom Day Portobello, shiitake, button, truffle — we’re talking mushrooms here, because October 15th is National Mushroom Day. If you don’t already know, mushrooms are fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi, and there’s a variety of species, which is why we have so many types of mushrooms to choose from. They’re a staple in a […]
National Liqueur Day Liqueurs are basically alcoholic beverages made from distilled spirits — with lots of added flavors. Some call them cordials, while others call them schnapps. They all add up to different varieties of liqueurs. Maraschino, Orange, Coffee, Sweet, or Sour — it doesn’t matter the flavor to be celebrated. Grab your liqueur of […]
National Veterans BBQ Day National Veterans BBQ Day falls on October 16th every year. It is a holiday meant for celebrating our local veterans in a pleasant, friendly way by cooking them some BBQ or taking them out for a BBQ meal. Social media is usually abuzz on this day as people share recipes and […]
National Pasta Day National Pasta day is celebrated every October 17th. The folks who created pasta definitely knew what they were doing. Hundreds of years of Italian tradition go into this simple meal. Each October, we devote a special day to this incredible dish. Pasta come in many shapes and sizes but no matter the […]
National Chocolate Cupcake Day National Chocolate Cupcake Day is every year on October 18th – a day where office break rooms everywhere fill with a special kind of joy only brought by chocolate cupcakes (thanks Jan). Chocolate cupcakes were born out of a 1796 cookbook called American Cookery and have since grown into a worldwide […]
National Mashed Potato Day National Mashed Potato Day, on October 18th, is one holiday that spud lovers in the United States look forward to every year. It’s an opportunity for them to indulge in even more of their favorite dishes. The origins of this holiday are not entirely clear. Different sources also state it as […]
National Seafood Bisque Day National Seafood Bisque Day comes up every year on October 19th and we’re excited to help you celebrate. Originating in France, bisque is a thick and creamy soup, seasoned with any choice of seafood, including crab, shrimp, and crayfish. Find out more about National Seafood Bisque Day here
International Chefs Day International Chefs Day is observed all over the world on October 20th of every year. The day celebrates chefs and spreads awareness about eating healthy. Every year, a theme is decided for International Chefs Day — in 2020, it was ‘Healthy Food for the Future,’ and the same theme is repeated this […]
International Day of the Nacho The International Day of the Nacho is October 21st. It’s one of America’s favorite Tex-Mex treats and you get permission to eat nachos for a full 24 hours! This day should be full of nachos in all their delicious forms, covered with just cheese or with all kinds of delicious […]
National Apple Day National Apple Day falls on October 21st and is a day dedicated entirely to celebrating all things apple: apple pie, apple sauce, apple crisp… The list goes on and on. This holiday reminds us to appreciate the apple in its myriad forms. On October 21st, pick out your favorite variety, try a […]
National Boston Cream Pie Day National Boston Cream Pie Day arrives on October 23rd. If you’ve never heard of Boston cream pie before, it’s a yellow butter cake, filled with custard or cream and topped with chocolate glaze. (Yum!) Now, we know what you’re thinking: Why is it called a pie, when it’s actually a […]
World Pasta Day Carb lovers of the world, behold: October 25th is World Pasta Day. People have been eating pasta since at least 5,000 B.C. However, this delightful holiday was only established in 1995, when 40 pasta producers from around the world gathered to hold the globe’s first World Pasta Congress. Since then, the world […]
National Chicken Fried Steak Day Crispy breading and creamy gravy — just a few things you can look forward to on October 26th, National Chicken Fried Steak Day. It’s a Southern cuisine classic. So, break out your deep fryer, get your gravy ladle ready and get excited to have a full belly of Southern fried […]
Navy Day Navy Day on October 27th may be “unofficial” at headquarters, but it remains relevant to loyal Navy supporters who enthusiastically celebrate the day year after year. Navy Day appears on the calendar exactly two weeks after the United States Navy celebrates its officially observed birthday on October 13th. With two days hailing the […]
National American Beer Day National American Beer Day is observed by beer drinkers across the nation every year on October 27th. Though Americans love a good pint of Guinness, a chilled Heineken, or a bubbling Corona, they’ll set aside imports of all kinds on National American Beer Day to instead celebrate distinctly domestic lagers and […]
National Chocolate Day National Chocolate Day, celebrated each October 28th, is nothing short of a special tribute to mankind’s greatest culinary invention. (Sorry, pizza.) Chocolate can enhance even the most luxurious dessert items. On the other hand, you can get your fix from a simple candy bar. Hint: Try for chocolate with a “high cacao” percentage and low […]
National Oatmeal Day National Oatmeal Day comes around annually on October 29th, celebrating one of the world’s most versatile, familiar foods. But how many of us know more than that? How many ways are there to prepare it? With all the way to eat and use oatmeal, it’s no wonder we had to dedicate a […]
National Candy Corn Day National Candy Corn Day on October 30th is an Autumn treat for everyone. They are commonplace in store windows and at parties. We eat them like popcorn, by the handful, and so it seems only natural that we celebrate them for a day. Would you believe that technically they are a […]
National Caramel Apple Day As if October 31st wasn’t awesome enough with costumes, ghouls, candy, and spooky things galore – it’s also National Caramel Apple Day! Caramel apples and Halloween go together like ghosts, goblins, tricks, and treats. The tradition stretches back decades to the day a creative Kraft confectioner invented the wonderfully simple recipe […]
National Deviled Egg Day Simply put, deviled eggs are hard boiled, cut in half, and filled with — well, that part’s up to you! Whether you use mustard or ground mustard, prefer chives or bacon, or hold the paprika or add extra. National Deviled Egg Day is for making and munching on America’s favorite potluck […]
Roast Dinner Day Roast Dinner Day is on November 4th in the United Kingdom. Every year in early November, as part of National School Meals Week, the national charity “Food for Life” and its communities come together to enjoy a roast meal. Roast Dinner Day honors the importance of bringing people together over lunch to […]
National Candy Day We hope your sweet tooth is ready, because November 4th is National Candy Day. These sweet and sour treats have been our favorite snack since childhood. Whether they’re hard, chewy, fruit flavored, or a “melt in your mouth not in your hand” sort of treat, candy has been a consistent source of […]
National Chinese Take Out Day National Chinese Take-Out Day is celebrated annually on November 5th. The day is dedicated to Chinese cuisine, which is very diverse, including all dishes, such as meals, and desserts. This is a holiday for all fans and lovers of Chinese cuisine. For those who have not yet had the chance […]
National Nachos Day November 6th is National Nachos Day! On this day we celebrate everyone’s favorite snack no matter how you make it. Chicken or beef? Beans or salsa? Cheddar or that yellow stuff they top chips with at football games? There’s no one specific way to make it as long as it has two […]
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