U.S. March 16 is National Artichoke Day, a day to celebrate and chow down on these nutritious, delicious plants. Artichokes are from the Mediterranean and are one of the oldest foods in the world — the Greeks and Romans ate them in the 8th century! Origins: National Artichoke Day is celebrated on March 16th. The
On March 23rd, it is a National Day just for the chip and dip! National Chip And Dip Day celebrates a perfect combination loved by many across the country. Chips and dip are a quick and easy party dish that also makes for great parties. Origins: The first dips, hummus and olive oil, originated in the
National Cheesecake Day is celebrated on July 30th. It's a day to celebrate the rich dessert cake made with cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and a graham cracker crust. Cheesecakes are typically topped with fruit sauce. Origins: National Cheesecake Day is celebrated on July 30th. Patti Jewel established the day in 1985 after tasting New York-style
In the United States, National Waffle Day is celebrated in August to commemorate the date of a U.S. patent on a waffle iron; however the celebration is described as "at best a 'bizarre' or 'unique' holiday – the fluff stuff of radio DJ commentary", a frequent criticism of food celebration days. Origins: National Waffle Day is
World Whisky Day is an annual, global day of whisky, which invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Taking place annually on the third Saturday in May, this special occasion is celebrated by whisky lovers worldwide with tastings, events and gatherings. Origins: The first World Whisky Day was celebrated in March
National Carbonara Day is a day that invites food and Carbonara lovers alike to celebrate the classic Italian pasta dish made with egg, Pecorino Romano cheese, guanciale or pancetta, and freshly ground black pepper. Origins: The name "carbonara" means "charcoal burner" and the dish is said to have originated in Rome's Lazio region as a meal
National Beer Day on April 7th annually, recognizes the world's most widely consumed alcoholic beverage. Following water and tea, it is the third most popular drink overall. Origins: On April 7, 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt took the first step toward ending Prohibition and signed a law that allowed people to brew and sell beer, in the
Each year on April 8th, National Empanada Day recognizes a delicious pastry that comes in several different forms. The name empanada comes from the Galician, Portuguese and Spanish verb em pandar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread. Origins: The dish is also popular in Latin American and southern European countries. The exact origins of empanadas
National Grilled Cheese Day is a light-hearted holiday designed to give Americans time to enjoy their favorite comfort food. The grilled cheese sandwich is a simple American lunch delicacy that requires a stove, butter, two slices of bread, and cheese. Origins: According to food historians, many cultures around the world have enjoyed cooked bread and cheese
On April 16th, National Eggs Benedict Day celebrates a long-favored breakfast or brunch dish. Eggs Benedict consists of poached eggs with Hollandaise sauce and Canadian bacon or ham on English muffin halves. Origins: There are two different stories as to how Eggs Benedict came to be. In 1894 stockbroker Lemuel Benedict ordered “buttered toast, poached eggs,
