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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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British Sandwich Week celebrates the sandwich and is a week-long celebration of the iconic British culinary invention, the sandwich. It is annually hosted by The British Sandwich & Food to Go Association.
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Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate. Scho...
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Scurvy Awareness Day brings in the United States and highlights the hundreds of cases of Scurvy reported each year. It's a sickness largely plaguing homeless people due to their lack of access to fresh pr...
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National Shrimp Day focuses on eating shrimp, but it is also an opportunity to consider the environmental impact of pollution, including oil spills, on the habitat of shrimp and the effect it has on the l...
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National Slider Day celebrates the two-inch circumference mini sandwich invented by White Castle nearly a century ago. Typically a slider is a small hamburger, but it can be any type of round-roll mini sa...
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The North American Strawberry Growers Association champions Pick Strawberries Day in the United States and Canada. This campaign celebrates strawberries and honors the men and women that work tirelessly...
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From May until Labor Day, the Sweet Vidalia Onion is in season. Grown only in Georgia, these low pyruvate (the stuff that makes you tear up) and flavorful bulbs add a tangy sweet flavor to any cuisine—ann...
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Tea, derived from the Camellia sinesis plant, is the second most consumed beverage worldwide, following water. Its origin traces back to areas like northeast India, north Myanmar, and southwest China, wit...
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The Big Lunch is an annual get-together distilled to a local level. It's a chance for Brits to meet their neighbors over lunch and an open invitation to say 'hello' and build a community. Promoted annuall...
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TEA FOR DEMENTIA: TIME FOR A CUPPA FUNDRAISER Launched in 2009, Dementia UK's "Time for a Cuppa" fundraiser has become a beloved annual tradition, raising awareness and funds to support families affected...
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Tomatoes are a staple in so many of the foods we eat, from sauces to salads. Each year the British Tomato Growers' Association hosts British Tomato Fortnight with events, cooking ideas, and tasting events...
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Truffle Day celebrates truffles, the chocolate candy with a sweet or nutty filling. These candy box delights first appeared in the 1920s in Europe and came in three key varieties: American, European, and...
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World Tuna Day is a day that commemorates the fish most commonly used in cooking, the tuna. In 2017 the United Nations officially added World Tuna Day to its dossier of awareness campaigns, recognizing th...
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National Vanilla Pudding Day celebrates the age-old standout vanilla pudding. Unlike custard, pudding does not have eggs in it. In past centuries, the vanilla pudding was often mixed with poultry or fis...
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Vinegar Month celebrates the versatile tangy liquid derived from fermented fruits, vegetables, and starches that have been around for over 10,000 years. Vinegar is often used to control blood sugar levels...
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Gaylord F Ward created National Waitstaff Day to honor the hard work and daily challenges of serving people in restaurants and the stress of this essential job. It is a day for patrons, restaurant owners,...
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The Hunger Project originated World Hunger Day in 2011 to recognize the 2.4 billion food-insecure people globally. Food insecurity involves a lack of access to food and the scarcity of nutritious food. Of...
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National Agriculture Day in Australia celebrates the agricultural industry, which employs over 1.6 million Australians. According to the National Farmers' Federation, "By 2020, half of the world's populat...
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Baklava Day celebrates the rich, nutty pastry of Eurasia. Baklava, a rich, sweet pastry beloved in many cultures, has a history that spans several centuries and crosses numerous borders. This layered des...
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Celebrating childhood, organic pudding maker Rogers established Banana Pudding Lovers Month each year in November.