FOOD & DRINK DAYS
January
February
Bread Machine Baking Month National Candy Month National Egg Month National Hot Tea Month National Meat Month National Oatmeal Month National Soup Month National Wheat Bread Month Prune Breakfast Month National Pizza Week Second Week National Meat Week Fourth Week National Irish Coffee Week Fourth Week Bloody Mary Day January 1 Apple Gifting Day January 1 National Cream Puff Day January 2 Chocolate-Filled Cherry Day January 3 National Spaghetti Day January 4 National Whipped Cream Day January 5 Bean Day January 6 National Shortbread Day January 6 National Tempura Day January 7 English Toffee Day January 8 National Apricot Day January 9 Bittersweet Chocolate Day January 10 Milk Day January 11 Hot Toddy Day January 11 Curried Chicken Day January 12 National Peach Melba Day January 13 National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day January 14 Strawberry Ice Cream Day January 15 National Fig Newton Day January 16 International Hot & Spicy Food Day January 16 Hot-Buttered Rum Day January 17 Peking Duck Day January 18 National Popcorn Day January 19 National Buttercrunch Day January 20 National Cheese Lover’s Day January 20 National Granola Bar Day January 20 New England Clam Chowder Day January 21 National Blonde Brownie Day January 22 National Rhubarb Pie Day January 23 National Peanut Butter Day January 24 Lobster Thermidor Day January 24 National Irish Coffee Day January 25 National Pistachio Day January 26 Chocolate Cake Day January 27 National Blueberry Pancake Day January 28 National Corn Chip Day January 29 National Croissant Day January 30 Brandy Alexander Day January 31
Berry Fresh Month Celebration of Chocolate Month Great American Pies Month National Cherry Month National Fiber Focus Month National Hot Breakfast Month National Grapefruit Month National Snack Food Month Potato Lover’s Month Sweet Potato Month Shape Up With Pickles Time First Week Great American Pizza Bake Second Week Jell-O® Week Second Week Kraut and Frankfurter Week Second Week National Pancake Week Fourth Week Food Checkout Week Fourth Week Oatmeal Monday Second Monday National Baked Alaska Day February 1 Heavenly Hash Day February 2 Crepes Day (France) February 2 National Carrot Cake Day February 3 Homemade Soup Day February 4 National Stuffed Mushroom Day February 4 National Chocolate Fondue Day February 5 Nutella Day February 6 National Fettucini Alfredo Day February 7 Molasses Bar Day February 8 National Bagels and Lox Day February 9 Pizza Pie Day February 9 Cream Cheese Brownie Day February 10 Peppermint Patty Day February 11 National Plum Pudding Day February 12 National Tortellini Day February 13 National Creme-Filled Chocolates Day February 14 National Gumdrop Day February 15 National Almond Day February 16 National Indian Pudding Day February 17 National Café Au Lait Day February 17 National Cabbage Day February 17 Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day February 18 Drink Wine Day February 18 National Chocolate Mint Day February 19 National Margarita Day February 20 National Sticky Bun Day February 21 National Cherry Pie Day February 22 National Banana Bread Day February 23 Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day February 23 National Tortilla Chip Day February 24 National Clam Chowder Day February 25 National Chocolate-Covered Nuts Day February 25
National Pistachio Day February 26 National Chili Day February 26 National Strawberry Day February 27 National Kahlua Day February 27 National Chocolate Souffle Day February 28 Surf and Turf Day February 29 [Leap Day]
MARCH National Celery Month National Flour Month National Frozen Food Month National Nutrition Month National Noodle Month National Peanut Month National Sauce Month National Caffeine Awareness Month National Veggie Month (United Kingdom) Chocolate Chip Cookie Week Second Week National School Breakfast Week Second Week American Chocolate Week Third Week Maple Syrup Saturday 3rd Saturday National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day March 1 National Fruit Compote Day March 1 National Banana Creme Pie Day March 2 National Cold Cuts Day March 3 National Mulled Wine Day March 3 National Pound Cake Day March 4 National Cheese Doodle Day March 5 National Frozen Food Day March 6 National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day March 6 National Crown Roast of Pork Day March 7 National Cereal Day March 7 National Peanut Cluster Day March 8 National Crabmeat Day March 9 National Blueberry Popover Day March 10 Oatmeal-Nut Waffles Day March 11 National Baked Scallops Day March 12 Coconut Torte Day March 13 National Potato Chip Day March 14 National Pears Helene Day March 15 National Artichoke Hearts Day March 16 Corned Beef and Cabbage Day March 17 Oatmeal Cookie Day March 18 Poultry Day March 19 National Chocolate Caramel Day March 19 Bock Beer Day March 20 National Ravioli Day March 20 California Strawberry Day March 21 Coq Au Vin Day March 22 National Chip and Dip Day March 23 National Melba Toast Day March 23
National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day March 24 Pecan Day March 25 Waffle Day March 25 National Lobster Newburg Day March 25 Spinach Day March 26 National Spanish Paella Day March 27 Something on a Stick Day March 28 National Black Forest Cake Day March 28 National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day March 29 Turkey Neck Soup Day March 30 Tater Day March 31 National Clams on the Halfshell Day March 31 Oranges and Lemons Day March 31
APRIL National Florida Tomato Month National Food Month National Soft Pretzel Month National Soy Foods Month National Bake Week Begins First Monday National Egg Salad Week Second Week National Sourdough Bread Day April 1 National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day April 2 National Chocolate Mousse Day April 3 National Cordon Bleu Day April 4 National Caramel Day April 5 National Raisin and Spice Bar Day April 5 National Caramel Popcorn Day April 6 Coffee Cake Day April 7 National Empañada Day April 8 Chinese Almond Cookie Day April 9 National Cinnamon Crescent Day April 10 National Cheese Fondue Day April 11 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day April 12 National Licorice Day April 12 National Peach Cobbler Day April 13 National Pecan Day April 14 National Glazed-Spiral Ham Day April 15 National Eggs Benedict Day April 16 Day of the Mushroom April 16 National Cheeseball Day April 17 Animal Crackers Birthday April 18 Garlic Day April 19 National Amaretto Day April 19 National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day April 20 Lima Bean Respect Day April 20 Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day April 21 National Jelly Bean Day April 22 National Cherry Cheesecake Day April 23 National Picnic Day April 23 National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day April 24
April cont. National Zucchini Bread Day April 25 National Pretzel Day April 26 National Prime Rib Day April 27 National Blueberry Pie Day April 28 National Shrimp Scampi Day April 29 National Raisin Day April 30
MAY National Asparagus Month National Barbeque Month National Chocolate Custard Month National Egg Month National Gazpacho Aficionado Month National Hamburger Month National Salad Month National Salsa Month National Strawberry Month National Raisin Week First Week National Hamburger Week Second Week International Pickles Week Third Week National Frozen Yogurt Week Fourth Week American Beer Week Fourth Week National Barbecue Day Memorial Day Monday National Cheeseburger Day Memorial Day Monday National Chocolate Parfait Day May 1 National Truffles Day May 2 National Raspberry Tart Day May 3 National Homebrew Day May 4 National Orange Juice Day May 4 National Candied Orange Peel Day May 4 National Chocolate Custard Day May 5 Cinco de Mayo Recipes May 5 National Hoagie Day May 5 Oyster Day May 5 National Crepes Suzette Day May 6 International No Diet Day May 6 National Roast Leg of Lamb Day May 7 National Empañada Day May 8 National Butterscotch Brownie Day May 9 National Shrimp Day May 10 Eat What You Want Day May 11 National Nutty Fudge Day May 12 National Fruit Cocktail Day May 13 National Buttermilk Biscuit Day May 14 National Chocolate Chip Day May 15 National Coquilles St. Jacques Day May 16 National Cherry Cobbler Day May 17 National Cheese Souffle Day May 18
National Devil’s Food Cake Day May 19 National Quiche Lorraine Day May 20 Pick Strawberries Day May 20 National Strawberries and Cream Day May 21 National Vanilla Pudding Day May 22 National Taffy Day May 23 National Escargot Day May 24 National Wine Day May 25 National Blueberry Cheesecake Day May 26 National Cherry Dessert Day May 26 National Grape Popsicle Day May 27 National Brisket Day May 28 National Coq Au Vin Day May 29 National Mint Julep Day May 30 National Macaroon Day May 31
June National Candy Month National Dairy Month National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month National Iced Tea Month National Papaya Month National Seafood Month National Turkey Lover’s Month National Doughnut Day First Friday Donut Days (Salvation Army) First Friday & Saturday National Hazelnut Cake Day June 1 National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day June 2 National Egg Day June 3 Applesauce Cake Day June 4 National Cheese Day June 4 National Frozen Yogurt Day June 4 National Cognac Day June 4 National Gingerbread Day June 5 National Day June 6 National Chocolate Ice Cream Day June 7 Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day June 8 National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day June 9 Herbs & Spice Day June 10 National Iced Tea Day June 10 National Black Cow Day June 10 National German Chocolate Cake Day June 11 National Peanut Butter Cookie Day June 12 Kitchen Klutzes of America Day June 13 National Strawberry Shortcake Day June 14 National Lobster Day June 15 National Fudge Day June 16 Fresh Veggies Day June 17 National Apple Streudel Day June 17 National Cherry Tart Day June 18 International Picnic Day June 18
International Sushi Day June 18 National Dry Martini Day June 19 National Vanilla Milkshake Day June 20 National Peaches and Cream Day June 21 National Chocolate Eclair Day June 22 National Onion Rings Day June 22 National Pecan Sandy Day June 23 National Pralines Day June 24 National Strawberry Parfait Day June 25 National Catfish Day June 25 National Chocolate Pudding Day June 26 National Indian Pudding Day June 27 National Orange Blossom Day June 27 National Tapioca Day June 28 National Almond Butter Crunch Day June 29 National Ice Cream Soda Day June 30
July National Baked Bean Month National Culinary Arts Month National Hot Dog Month National Ice Cream Month National July Belongs to Blueberries Month National Canned Luncheon Meat Week First Week Sundae Sunday Third Sunday National Ice Cream Day Third Sunday National Hot Dog Day Third Wednesday Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day July 1 National Gingersnap Day July 1 National Anisette Day July 2 National Chocolate Wafer Day July 3 National Eat Beans Day July 3 National Barbecued Spareribs Day July 4 Caesar Salad Day July 4 National Apple Turnover Day July 5 National Fried Chicken Day July 6 National Strawberry Sundae Day July 7 National Chocolate with Almonds Day July 8 Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Omelette Day July 8 National Sugar Cookie Day July 9 National Piña Colada Day July 10 National Blueberry Muffin Day July 11 National Pecan Pie Day July 12 National French Fries Day July 13 Beans ‘n’ Franks Day July 13 Macaroni Day July 14 National Grand Marnier Day July 14 Pick Blueberries Day July 14 National Tapioca Pudding Day July 15 National Corn Fritters Day July 16 National Peach Ice Cream Day July 17
National Caviar Day July 18 National Daiquiri Day July 19 National Lollipop Day July 20 National Ice Cream Soda Day July 20 Fortune Cookie Day July 20 National Junk Food Day July 21 National Penuche Fudge Day July 22 National Vanilla Ice Cream Day July 23 National Tequila Day July 24 National Hot Fudge Sundae Day July 25 National Coffee Milkshake Day July 26 National Crème Brûlée Day July 27 National Scotch Day July 27 National Milk Chocolate Day July 28 Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day July 29 National Cheesecake Day July 30 National Raspberry Cake Day July 31 Cotton Candy Day July 31 Jump for Jelly Beans Day July 31
AUgust National Catfish Month National Peach Month National Brownies at Brunch Month National Apple Week Second Week National Mustard Day First Saturday National Raspberry Cream Pie Day August 1 National Ice Cream Sandwich Day August 2 National Watermelon Day August 3 Grab Some Nuts Day August 3 National Lasagne Day August 4 National Waffle Day August 5 National Oyster Day August 5 National Root Beer Float Day August 6 National Raspberries in Cream Day August 7 National Zucchini Day August 8 National Frozen Custard Day August 8 National Rice Pudding Day August 9 National Banana Split Day August 10 National S’mores Day August 10 National Raspberry Tart Day August 11 Julliene Fries Day August 12 National Filet Mignon Day August 13 National Creamsicle Day August 14 Lemon Meringue Pie Day August 15 Bratwurst Day August 16 National Rum Day August 16 National Vanilla Custard Day August 17 National Soft Ice Cream Day August 18 Potato Day August 19 Hot & Spicy Food Day August 19
AUgust cont. Lemonade Day August 20 National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day August 20 National Pecan Torte Day August 21 National Spumoni Day August 22 Eat a Peach Day August 22 National Sponge Cake Day August 23 National Peach Pie Day August 24 Whiskey Sour Day August 25 National Cherry Popsicle Day August 26 National Pots de Creme Day August 27 Banana Lover’s Day August 27 National Cherry Turnover Day August 28 More Herbs, Less Salt Day August 29 Whiskey Sour Day August 29 Swiss Winegrowers Day August 29 Chop Suey Day August 29 Lemon Juice Day August 29 National Toasted Marshmallow Day August 30 Eat Outside Day August 31 National Trail Mix Day August 31
SepTember National Biscuit Month Better Breakfast Month National Chicken Month National Cholesterol Education Month National Honey Month National Mushroom Month National Organic Harvest Month National Papaya Month National Potato Month National Rice Month National Waffle Week First Week Biscuit and Gravy Week Second Week Vegetarian Awareness Week Second Week National Wild Rice Week Fourth Week National Cherry Popover Day September 1 Wine Season Begins September 1 Oyster Season Begins September 1 National Blueberry Popsicle Day September 2 National Welsh Rarebit Day September 3 National Macadamia Nut Day September 4 National Cheese Pizza Day September 5 National Coffee Ice Cream Day September 6 National Acorn Squash Day September 7 National Date Nut Bread Day September 8 Weinerschnitzel Day September 9 TV Dinner Day September 10
National Hot Cross Bun Day September 11 National Chocolate Milkshake Day September 12 National Peanut Day September 13 Snack a Pickle Time September 13 National Cream Filled Donut Day September 14 Eat a Hoagie Day September 14 National Linguini Day September 15 National Guacamole Day September 16 National Apple Dumpling Day September 17 National Cheeseburger Day September 18 National Butterscotch Pudding Day September 19 National Rum Punch Day September 20 International Banana Festival September 21 National Pecan Cookie Day September 21 National Ice Cream Cone Day September 22 National White Chocolate Day September 23 National Cherries Jubilee Day September 24 Crab Meat Newburg Day September 25 National Food Service Employees Day September 25 National Pancake Day September 26 National Chocolate Milk Day September 27 National Corned Beef Hash Day September 27 Strawberry Cream Pie Day September 28 Drink Beer Day September 28 National Coffee Day September 29 National Hot Mulled Cider Day September 30
October Eat Better, Eat Healthier Month Eat Country Ham Month National Apple Month National Applejack Month National Caramel Month National Chili Month National Cookie Month National Dessert Month National Pickled Peppers Month National Pizza Festival Month National Popcorn Poppin’ Month National Pork Month National Pretzel Month National Seafood Month Vegetarian Awareness Month No Salt Week 1st Week National Chili Week 1st Week American Beer Week 2nd Week National Food Bank Week 2nd Week National School Lunch Week 2nd Week National Pasta Week 2nd Week National Kraut Sandwich Week 3rd Week Pickled Peppers Week 3rd Week
Chicken Soup for the Soul Week 4th Week National Desert Day Second Thursday Sweetest Day Third Saturday World Vegetarian Day October 1 Pudding Season Begins October 1 Homemade Cookies Day October 1 National Fried Scallops Day October 2 National Caramel Custard Day October 3 National Taco Day October 4 National Vodka Day October 4 Cinnamon Roll Day [Sweden] October 4 National Apple Betty Day October 5 National Noodle Day October 6 National Frappe Day October 7 National Fluffernutter Day October 8 Moldy Cheese Day October 9 Submarine-Hoagy-Hero-Grinder Day October 9 National Angel Food Cake Day October 10 National Sausage Pizza Day October 11 World Egg Day October 11 National Gumbo Day October 12 National Yorkshire Pudding Day October 13 National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day October 14 National Chicken Cacciatore Day October 15 National Roast Pheasant Day October 15 World Food Day October 16 National Liqueur Day October 16 National Pasta Day October 17 Four Prunes Day October 17 National Chocolate Cupcake Day October 18 National Seafood Bisque Day October 19 National Brandied Fruit Day October 20 Apple Day October 21 National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day October 21 Caramel Apple Day October 21 International Day of the Nacho October 21 National Nut Day October 22 National Boston Cream Pie Day October 23 National Canning Day October 23 National Bologna Day October 24 Good and Plenty Day October 24 National Greasy Foods Day October 25 Pumpkin Day October 26 Pretzel Day October 26 Mince Meat Pie Day October 26 National Potato Day October 27 National Chocolate Day October 28 Wild Foods Day October 28 National Oatmeal Day October 29 National Candy Corn Day October 30 Buy a Doughnut Day October 30 National Candy Apple Day October 31 Trick or Treat for UNICEF Day October 31
November Georgia Pecan Month Good Nutrition Month National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month National Pepper Month Raisin Bread Month Vegan Month National Fig Week First Week National Split Pea Soup Week 2nd Week National Turkey Day 4th Thursday National Stuffing Day 4th Thursday National Leftovers Day 4th Friday National Deep Fried Clams Day November 1 National Vinegar Day November 1 National Deviled Egg Day November 2 National Sandwich Day November 3 National Candy Day November 4 Doughnut Appreciation Day November 5 National Nachos Day November 6 Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day November 7 National Cappuccino Day November 8 National Harvey Wallbanger Day November 8 Cook Something Bold Day November 8 National Scrapple Day November 9 Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day November 9 National Vanilla Cupcake Day November 10 National Sundae Day November 11 Chicken Soup for the Soul Day November 12 National Pizza With Everything Day (Except Anchovies) November 12 National Indian Pudding Day November 13 National Guacamole Day November 14 National Pickle Day November 14 National Raisin Bran Cereal Day November 15 -American Food Holidays Page 17 of 19 http://www.tfdutch.com/foodh.htm 9/12/2012 National Bundt Day November 15 National Fast Food Day November 16 National Baklava Day November 17 Homemade Bread Day November 17 National Vichyssoise Day November 18 Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day November 19 National Peanut Butter Fudge Day November 20 Noveau Beaujolais Day November 20 Gingerbread Day November 21 National Cashew Day November 22 National Espresso Day November 23 Eat a Cranberry Day November 23 National Sardines Day November 24 National Parfait Day November 25 National Cake Day November 26
National Bavarian Cream Pie Day November 27 National French Toast Day November 28 Chocolates Day November 29 National Lemon Creme Pie Day November 29 National Mousse Day November 30
December National Fruit Cake Month National Egg Nog Month Cookie Cutter Week First Week Lager Beer Week Second Week National Egg Nog Week Fourth Week National Pie Day December 1 National Fritters Day December 2 National Apple Pie Day December 3 National Cookie Day December 4 National Sacher Torte Day December 5 National Gazpacho Day December 6 Microwave Oven Day December 6 National Cotton Candy Day December 7 National Chocolate Brownie Day December 8 National Pastry Day December 9 National Lager Day December 10 National Noodle Ring Day December 11 National Cocoa Day December 12 Ice Cream and Violins Day December 13 National Bouilabaisse Day December 14 National Cupcake Day December 15 National Chocolate Covered Anything Day December 16 National Maple Syrup Day December 17 National Roast Suckling Pig Day December 18 National Hard Candy Day December 19 National Fried Shrimp Day December 20 National Sangria Day December 20 National Hamburger Day December 21 Kiwi Fruit Day (California) December 21 National Date Nut Bread Day December 22 National Pfeffernuesse Day December 23 National Egg Nog Day December 24 National Pumpkin Pie Day December 25 National Candy Cane Day December 26 National Fruit Cake Day December 27 National Chocolate Candy Day December 28 Pepper Pot Day December 29 National Bicarbonate of Soda Day December 30 National Champagne Day December 31
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November cont.