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The food category is enormous and the second most populated non-nation category in the calendar. It deals with nutrition, food (anything eaten), and non-alcoholic beverages. This category includes eating preferences like vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.
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Marking the anniversary of the founding of Tillamook Creamery, February 13, 1909, National Cheddar Cheese Day celebrates the companies most celebrated product, the Tillamook Cheddar Brick. Cheddar is an...
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Most people don't need an excuse to indulge in the delicious array of spices, savory and sweet, found in Italian food. But just in case you need a reason, today is Eat Italian Food Day. Celebrate by dis...
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Tortellini Day celebrates the pasta dumpling in the shape of a naval. It is usually stuffed with cheese, meats and/or vegetables and can be eaten alone, in a broth or with a red or white sauce. It is ru...
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Chocolates and flowers are traditional Valentine's gifts, which maybe why today has been dubbed National Cream Filled Chocolates Day. Of course, the real name for these chocolates found in the heart shap...
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Wine lovers will love this day, celebrated annually in Bulgaria. Viticulturist's Day honors the men and women involved in the study, science and production of grapes and the products created from them....
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You know them by several names: Jujubes, Juicy Fruit and even DOTS. Gumdrops, the sweet or spice candy, first gained popularity in the 1920s and quickly became a staple at movie theaters. Unlike chocolate...
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National Almond Day is a day for education and learning about the almond. Raw almonds are considered a super food. High in protein and essential oils, a small handful will curb hunger for hours. There a...
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Cabbage originated in Asia and has been part of many diets throughout the world since the Celts trekked it back with them on a trading mission around 600BC. It is one of the few crops that stores well, ca...
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A simple, yet elegant dish, crab stuffed flounder is often available at finer dining establishments. If you enjoy stuffed chicken breasts, pork chops or other main dishes combining flavors and textures, C...
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Raise your hand if you’re addicted to Chocolate Mint M&M’s, you know, the ones that come out at Christmas. We are! There are fewer more delightful combinations of flavor than chocolate and mint, whether...
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Sweet and tart, the cherry pie is one of the most favorite pies baked. There is no specific reason for this day. It simply came about through custom. The closest association might be the legend of George...
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Glutton free has become a buzzword and a highly sought after characteristic in food. Grain Free Day was created in 2019 as a promotional venue by Siete Family Foods, manufacturers of grain free traditiona...
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Delicious, sweet, buttery and nutty, sticky buns have been a favorite breakfast sweet, (or mid afternoon sugar rush) for centuries. Sticky buns originated in the North Africa and Greece and worked thei...
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This is one of the 600 plus food holidays in the LEEP Calendar. Banana Bread Day does solve one big problem though,…what to do with all those over-ripe bananas! This is one of the few delicious applica...
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National Tortilla Chip Day celebrates the tortilla chip. November 29, 1907 is the day the inventor of the Tortilla Chip, Rebecca Webb-Carranza was born in Durango Mexico. Later, when she was a child, her...
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Chocolate Covered Nuts Day is an unofficial food holiday that celebrates nuts of various varieties covered in milk, dark or white chocolate. The best way to celebrate this day? Have a blind taste testing...
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This is one of two unofficial events celebrating clam chowder. The other is in January 21 and specific to the creamy white sauce New England Style, which is the most popular in the United States. There ar...
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World Pistachio Day celebrates one of the world’s oldest nuts, the Pistachio. Pistachios originated in the Middle East. They are mentioned in the Old Testament (Genesis 43:11). In Persia (Iran), pistachi...
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National Chocolate Soufflé Day celebrates the decadent French dessert of whipped egg whites, semi-sweet baking chocolate, butter and sugar that rises like a cloud in the oven. Soufflés are not the easiest...
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Eating disorders affect people worldwide. Many factors including lifestyle, vanity, social and/or economic standing contribute to eating disorder. The Canadian government has set aside the first seven d...