International Picnic Day
Join a picnic-centric event like a charity or school event on International Picnic Day, or make your own picnic to appreciate food in a new light.
National Biscuit Day
In the US, they’re flaky bread rolls. In the UK, they’re sweet, crispy treats known as cookies in the US. Bake your own, and try different varieties and flavors.
National Cherry Tart Day
Bake your very own Cherry Tart, a treat so beloved in Michigan that it has its own festival. Not a baker? Find one to try at a cake or pie shop near you.
National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
Peanut butter cookies are remarkably easy to make, and so rewarding. The simplest recipe just uses three ingredients: peanut butter, sugar, and an egg.
National Jerky Day
Fall back on your old favorite jerky flavors, or try something new and exciting on Jerky Day, like alligator jerky or, odd as it sounds, caffeinated jerky.
National Old Maids Day
Spinsters around the world revel in your freedom. Though originally a day to try and find a husband, Old Maid’s Day is now an opportunity to appreciate the lack of one.
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Buy your own favorite version of chocolate ice cream (Rocky Road, maybe?), or visit a local ice cream shop and try some new flavors of this classic treat.
National Rocky Road Day
Use this excuse (as if you need one) to indulge in the divine combination of marshmallows, nuts, chocolate, and ice cream. That’s right: Rocky Road ice cream.
National Ice Cream Soda Day
Whether it’s sitting in your backyard with family and friends, out at a restaurant, or at a specialized ice cream vendor, you won’t regret having an Ice Cream Soda.
National Bourbon Day
The smoothest and most flavorful of all liquors, Bourbon absolutely deserves its own day. Host a tasting, find an event, or treat yourself to an upper-shelf selection.
Fresh Veggies Day
Head to a farmer’s market, U-Pick veggie field, or even your own backyard garden and see what delicious and nutritious meals you can make with fresh veggies.
National Apple Strudel Day
Channel your inner Austrian foodie and try making your own Apple Strudel using apples, brown sugar, vanilla, lemon, cinnamon, flour, and raisins (optional).
National Almond Buttercrunch Day
Butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, almonds, and chocolate chips: that’s all it takes to make the crunchy or chewy treat known as almond buttercrunch.
National Waffle Iron Day
Splurge on a fun waffle iron like a Mickey Mouse shaped one, or dig out that iron from the back of your cabinet and enjoy one of the greatest breakfast treats.
National Horseradish Month
Make a point to try out all sorts of new recipes during Horseradish Month by making use of this flavorful, zingy ingredient in everything from salads to cocktails.
World Whisky Day
Mix up a whisky sour, or pour your favorite whisky over some ice and enjoy. Gather some friends together to try out different brands and cocktails.
National Cheese Fondue Day
Melt together fine cheeses, butter, and wine and enjoy with your choice of breads, meats, or even veggies on the delicious National Cheese Fondue Day.
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
It’s a song. It’s an idiom. It’s one of everyone’s favorite sandwiches: get out your favorite fruit jelly and enjoy the iconic combo of Peanut Butter and Jelly.
New Beer’s Eve
Crack open a cold one with friends or family, and toast to the end of Prohibition and the return of yeasty, hoppy, refreshing and delicious beer on New Beer’s Day.
National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day
Cheese + ham + chicken breast, breaded and fried. Chicken Cordon Bleu exists in many cultures and cuisines in different ways, so find your favorite take on it.
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National Leftovers Day
Repurposing remnants into delightful dishes not only reduces waste but transforms every meal into an environmental stewardship.
National Fruitcake Toss Day
Tossing fruitcake has become a holiday tradition for those who despise its dense texture and artificial flavors.
