U.S. National Baked Alaska Day occurs annually on February 1 to celebrate and encourage everyone to treat themselves to the tasty dessert made of ice cream, sponge cake, and meringue. Origins: According to Nationaltoday.com, the dessert Baked Alaska is named by a chef at Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City in 1867 to celebrate the

This lovely day started its devotion to the Tater Tot in 2009. It began as a food writer's attempt at filling out his copy quota. Once he put it into the cyberspace of Twitter it was an instant hit! When you think about those tiny rectangular bits of shredded potato does your stomach give a

Chewing gum, for many people, is associated with the ability to think more clearly. Something about keeping the mouth closed and the jaw moving chewing makes the brain just focus in and start concentrating. This is the very reason that Bubble Gum Day came into existence, with the twin goals of generating charity contributions and

National Heavenly Hash Day is celebrated on February 2nd. It's an unofficial food holiday that recognizes a family favorite dessert. Where is Heavenly Hash from? Although Heavenly Hash is well-known as an ice cream flavor, it actually started as a candy. Originating from New Orleans, the homemade treat was originally made for shoppers but, eventually,

National Carrot Cake Day on February 3rd, celebrates one of America's favorite flavors of cake. In the carrot cake, we get to eat our cake and veggies, too! Origins: History of National Carrot Cake Day In fact, this practice has been as recent in history as during World War II. During this difficult time around

Today, Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day (February 18) is a day to raise awareness of the prevalence of childhood cancer, celebrate kids who are currently fighting cancer and honor those how have passed away. Ice Cream For Breakfast Day is a fun and whimsical holiday where you celebrate the morning by eating ice cream…

National Pork Rind Day is celebrated on February 5th each year. It's a day to celebrate the fried edible skin of the pig, which is a popular American dish. Origins: In 2011, Rudolph Foods declared National Pork Rinds Day to be celebrated on Super Bowl. The Ohio-based company promoted the day by also recognizing the

National Homemade Soup Day is celebrated annually in the United States on February 4th. The holiday was created in the 1970s to celebrate a comforting dish that has been enjoyed for centuries.  

February 4 is Stuffed Mushroom Day. Also known as National Stuffed Mushroom Day in the United States, this made-up holiday clearly encourages people to make and consume lots and lots of stuffed mushrooms. Portabello mushrooms are just one of the many mushrooms one can stuff and bake. It is likely that the Italians should receive

February 5 is Chocolate Fondue Day, a made-up holiday that encourages people to get together with family and friends and enjoy a fondue pot of delicious and gooey melted chocolate. Chocolate fondue is easy to make at home. The invention of Chocolate Fondue can be credited to a Swiss restaurant owner in 1960s New York