World Malbec Day is celebrated on April 17th each year. It commemorates the day in 1853 when then-president Domingo Faustino Sarmiento of Argentina made it his mission to transform the country's wine industry. Origins: World Malbec Day is celebrated on April 17th each year. It commemorates the day in 1853 when then-president Domingo Faustino Sarmiento of
National Prime Rib Day annually recognizes this special meal favorite on April 27th each year. Sometimes known as the “King of Meats,” Prime Rib is a choice cut from one of the eight prime cuts of beef. Origins: The exact origin of prime rib is unclear, but most historians agree that roasts became popular in the
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.
Origin: Boston Market Restaurants founded National Rotisserie Chicken Day in April of 2015 to celebrate the delicious and tender flavor achieved through slow-cooked rotisserie chicken.
June 4 is National Cheese Day. Not to be confused with other popular cheese related holidays like grilled cheese day, cheesecake day, or mac and cheese day. This day is in reverence of the queen of all dairy, the big cheese. Origin: The day was first established in 1914, with the origins being traced to Monroe,
