Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day

Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day is an event that allows for all sorts of delightful creativity! In fact, the activity of whipping up something in the kitchen that is original, spicy and even a bit offensive is the entire intent of this day.

Still, this day is not meant to merely represent a disgusting concoction of disparate ingredients. Instead, Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day is intended to celebrate the use of herbs such as garlic and hot pepper to promote health and longevity.

History of Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day

As with a few other days that were founded by WellCat, Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day got its start as the brain child of Ruth and Thomas Roy. A couple of decades ago, the Roys set out to establish a variety of quirky days that could be celebrated each month of the year, and this is just one of their many delightful ideas.

The purpose of the day is to recognize that many people are eating a little too much convenience food and it’s time to get back into the kitchen to create some healthy, tasty fare. And along with that notion comes the awareness that many bold or pungent herbs and spices are also very healthy. Since ancient times, the use of ingredients such as garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, hot peppers and even mustard are not only there to offer flavor, but they also bring about some health benefits.

So get on board with celebrating Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day, delighting in the fun and satisfaction that comes from cooking, eating and enjoying a deliciously bold and flavorful meal!

How to Celebrate Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day

Have tons of fun enjoying Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day by getting creative and implementing some of these ideas:

Cook Something Bold and Pungent

The best way to celebrate and show appreciation for Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day is by (you have guessed it) cooking something bold and pungent. By using a bit of imagination, one may even find that a surprisingly original dish can be created. When boldness is combined with innovation, some interesting results can occur!

Try a Bold New Recipe

Those who feel like getting creative in the kitchen might want to do a bit of searching on the internet to see what kinds of excitingly adventurous recipes are out there. Consider some of these ideas for bold and pungent recipes:

• Chile-Garlic Shrimp
• Sesame Noodles with Chili Oil and Scallions
• Homemade Sauerkraut with Sausages
• Chicken and Sausage Gumbo