May

Each year on May 10th, National Shrimp Day recognizes America's favorite seafood. Americans eat moreshrimp than any other seafood, and this is the day to celebrate this delicious seafood. Origin: National Shrimp Day is celebrated annually on May 10th. It originated in the late 19th or early 20th century, when Italian settlers in California began fishing

International Hummus Day is celebrated on May 13th every year. The day was established in 2012 and is a day to celebrate hummus, a creamy, garlicky, nutty-tasting dip. It's also a day to raise awareness for hummus as a cross-cultural phenomenon. Origin: International Hummus Day is celebrated on May 13th. In 2012, Ben Lang and Miriam

May 14th ushers in National Buttermilk Biscuit Day to celebrate this high-rising breakfast staple. Origin: Biscuits are made using baking powder or baking soda as a leavening agent rather than yeast. A typicalbuttermilk biscuit recipe contains flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, and buttermilk. They are often referred to as a “quick bread,” indicating they

On May 25th each year, wine lovers everywhere pour a glass of their favorite wine to celebrate National Wine Day. Whether it is Red or White, the sound of glassing "clinking" will be heard around the world today. Origin: The exact origin of National Wine Day is unknown, but the earliest references date back to 2009.

Every year on May 28th, National Brisket Day celebrates one of the nine prime cuts of beef. Brisket comes from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal and when prepared correctly, renders both flavor and tenderness. Origin: The exact origins of National Brisket Day are unknown. However, it has been celebrated since the early

May 30 is National Mint Julep Day. Mint julep is the best refreshing summer drink, made of water, sugar, Bourbon and spearmint. Origin: This drink was introduced at the Kentucky Derby in the 1930s and since then it has become the event's official drink.