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,
What is National Ice Cream Day? National Ice Cream Day is a day to celebrate one of our favorite desserts. According to President Ronald Reagan who issued the Presidential Proclamation for this day, “ice cream is a nutritious and wholesome food, enjoyed by over ninety percent of the people in the United States. Origin: In 1984,
On the 12th of June each year, it is time to celebrate one of the world’s favorite chickpea treats with International Falafel Day! A favorite among meat-eaters and vegetarians alike (the latter of whom will often find it presented as an alternative to meat), falafel is one food that certainly deserves its own day of
National Lobster Day is a great day to celebrate the delicious goodness of our favorite creepy crustacean, learn more about its life and honor the fishermen who help to bring the creature to our dinner plates. Origin: Maine senators passed a bill in 2014 that established a holiday recognizing lobster's place in American history and culture
According to legend, a confectioner flubbed while trying to make caramel, but ended up creating something just as tasty. We celebrate this happy accident on June 16, which is National Fudge Day. Origin: In the late 19th century, some shops on Mackinac Island, Michigan, began to produce similar products as the Vassar College fudge and sold
Today is National Martini Day! This adult beverage has grown to become one of the best-known mixed drinks. A traditional or perfect Martini is made with equal parts gin and vermouth. Origin: Although the exact origin of the martini is unknown, this iconic drink has earned a permanent place in the pantheon of classic cocktails. The
On June 22, the nation celebrates the irresistible deliciousness of onion rings—often by eating as many of them as possible. Origin: It's unclear when onion rings were first developed, but an onion ring-like recipe appeared in an 1802 cookbook, and another surfaced in a New York newspaper in 1910.
Each year on July 4th we celebrate National Barbecue Day in the United States. Whether you grill at home or grab some takeout, you will find Americans across the country enjoying an assortment of mouthwatering barbeque (BBQ) flavors and sauces. Origin: The origins of barbecue are unclear, but some historians suggest that early Caribbean tribes may
