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Bread Machine Baking MonthNational Candy MonthNational Egg MonthNational Hot Tea MonthNational Meat MonthNational Oatmeal MonthNational Soup MonthNational Wheat Bread MonthPrune Breakfast MonthNational Pizza Week Second WeekNational Meat Week Fourth WeekNational Irish Coffee Week Fourth WeekBloody Mary Day January 1Apple Gifting Day January 1National Cream Puff Day January 2Chocolate-Filled Cherry Day January 3National Spaghetti Day January 4National Whipped Cream Day January 5Bean Day January 6National Shortbread Day January 6National Tempura Day January 7English Toffee Day January 8National Apricot Day January 9Bittersweet Chocolate Day January 10Milk Day January 11Hot Toddy Day January 11Curried Chicken Day January 12National Peach Melba Day January 13National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day January 14Strawberry Ice Cream Day January 15National Fig Newton Day January 16International Hot & Spicy Food Day January 16Hot-Buttered Rum Day January 17Peking Duck Day January 18National Popcorn Day January 19National Buttercrunch Day January 20National Cheese Lover’s Day January 20National Granola Bar Day January 20New England Clam Chowder Day January 21National Blonde Brownie Day January 22National Rhubarb Pie Day January 23National Peanut Butter Day January 24Lobster Thermidor Day January 24National Irish Coffee Day January 25National Pistachio Day January 26Chocolate Cake Day January 27National Blueberry Pancake Day January 28National Corn Chip Day January 29National Croissant Day January 30Brandy Alexander Day January 31

Berry Fresh MonthCelebration of Chocolate MonthGreat American Pies MonthNational Cherry MonthNational Fiber Focus MonthNational Hot Breakfast MonthNational Grapefruit MonthNational Snack Food MonthPotato Lover’s MonthSweet Potato MonthShape Up With Pickles Time First WeekGreat American Pizza Bake Second WeekJell-O® Week Second WeekKraut and Frankfurter Week Second WeekNational Pancake Week Fourth WeekFood Checkout Week Fourth WeekOatmeal Monday Second MondayNational Baked Alaska Day February 1Heavenly Hash Day February 2Crepes Day (France) February 2National Carrot Cake Day February 3Homemade Soup Day February 4National Stuffed Mushroom Day February 4National Chocolate Fondue Day February 5Nutella Day February 6National Fettucini Alfredo Day February 7Molasses Bar Day February 8National Bagels and Lox Day February 9Pizza Pie Day February 9Cream Cheese Brownie Day February 10Peppermint Patty Day February 11National Plum Pudding Day February 12National Tortellini Day February 13National Creme-Filled Chocolates Day February 14National Gumdrop Day February 15National Almond Day February 16National Indian Pudding Day February 17National Café Au Lait Day February 17National Cabbage Day February 17Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day February 18Drink Wine Day February 18National Chocolate Mint Day February 19National Margarita Day February 20National Sticky Bun Day February 21National Cherry Pie Day February 22National Banana Bread Day February 23Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day February 23National Tortilla Chip Day February 24National Clam Chowder Day February 25National Chocolate-Covered Nuts Day February 25

National Pistachio Day February 26National Chili Day February 26National Strawberry Day February 27National Kahlua Day February 27National Chocolate Souffle Day February 28Surf and Turf Day February 29 [Leap Day]

National Celery MonthNational Flour MonthNational Frozen Food MonthNational Nutrition MonthNational Noodle MonthNational Peanut MonthNational Sauce MonthNational Caffeine Awareness MonthNational Veggie Month (United Kingdom)Chocolate Chip Cookie Week Second WeekNational School Breakfast Week Second WeekAmerican Chocolate Week Third WeekMaple Syrup Saturday 3rd SaturdayNational Peanut Butter Lover’s Day March 1National Fruit Compote Day March 1National Banana Creme Pie Day March 2National Cold Cuts Day March 3National Mulled Wine Day March 3National Pound Cake Day March 4National Cheese Doodle Day March 5National Frozen Food Day March 6National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day March 6National Crown Roast of Pork Day March 7National Cereal Day March 7National Peanut Cluster Day March 8National Crabmeat Day March 9National Blueberry Popover Day March 10Oatmeal-Nut Waffles Day March 11National Baked Scallops Day March 12Coconut Torte Day March 13National Potato Chip Day March 14National Pears Helene Day March 15National Artichoke Hearts Day March 16Corned Beef and Cabbage Day March 17Oatmeal Cookie Day March 18Poultry Day March 19National Chocolate Caramel Day March 19Bock Beer Day March 20National Ravioli Day March 20California Strawberry Day March 21Coq Au Vin Day March 22National Chip and Dip Day March 23National Melba Toast Day March 23

January February

MARCH

National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day March 24Pecan Day March 25Waffle Day March 25National Lobster Newburg Day March 25Spinach Day March 26National Spanish Paella Day March 27Something on a Stick Day March 28National Black Forest Cake Day March 28National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day March 29Turkey Neck Soup Day March 30Tater Day March 31National Clams on the Halfshell Day March 31Oranges and Lemons Day March 31

National Florida Tomato MonthNational Food MonthNational Soft Pretzel MonthNational Soy Foods MonthNational Bake Week Begins First MondayNational Egg Salad Week Second WeekNational Sourdough Bread Day April 1National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day April 2National Chocolate Mousse Day April 3National Cordon Bleu Day April 4National Caramel Day April 5National Raisin and Spice Bar Day April 5National Caramel Popcorn Day April 6Coffee Cake Day April 7National Empañada Day April 8Chinese Almond Cookie Day April 9National Cinnamon Crescent Day April 10National Cheese Fondue Day April 11Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day April 12National Licorice Day April 12National Peach Cobbler Day April 13National Pecan Day April 14National Glazed-Spiral Ham Day April 15National Eggs Benedict Day April 16Day of the Mushroom April 16National Cheeseball Day April 17Animal Crackers Birthday April 18Garlic Day April 19National Amaretto Day April 19National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day April 20Lima Bean Respect Day April 20Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day April 21National Jelly Bean Day April 22National Cherry Cheesecake Day April 23National Picnic Day April 23National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day April 24

APRIL

National Zucchini Bread Day April 25National Pretzel Day April 26National Prime Rib Day April 27National Blueberry Pie Day April 28National Shrimp Scampi Day April 29National Raisin Day April 30

National Asparagus MonthNational Barbeque MonthNational Chocolate Custard MonthNational Egg MonthNational Gazpacho Aficionado MonthNational Hamburger MonthNational Salad MonthNational Salsa MonthNational Strawberry MonthNational Raisin Week First WeekNational Hamburger Week Second WeekInternational Pickles Week Third WeekNational Frozen Yogurt Week Fourth WeekAmerican Beer Week Fourth WeekNational Barbecue Day Memorial Day MondayNational Cheeseburger Day Memorial Day MondayNational Chocolate Parfait Day May 1National Truffles Day May 2National Raspberry Tart Day May 3National Homebrew Day May 4National Orange Juice Day May 4National Candied Orange Peel Day May 4National Chocolate Custard Day May 5Cinco de Mayo Recipes May 5National Hoagie Day May 5Oyster Day May 5National Crepes Suzette Day May 6International No Diet Day May 6National Roast Leg of Lamb Day May 7National Empañada Day May 8National Butterscotch Brownie Day May 9National Shrimp Day May 10Eat What You Want Day May 11National Nutty Fudge Day May 12National Fruit Cocktail Day May 13National Buttermilk Biscuit Day May 14National Chocolate Chip Day May 15National Coquilles St. Jacques Day May 16National Cherry Cobbler Day May 17National Cheese Souffle Day May 18

April

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National Devil’s Food Cake Day May 19National Quiche Lorraine Day May 20Pick Strawberries Day May 20National Strawberries and Cream Day May 21National Vanilla Pudding Day May 22National Taffy Day May 23National Escargot Day May 24National Wine Day May 25National Blueberry Cheesecake Day May 26National Cherry Dessert Day May 26National Grape Popsicle Day May 27National Brisket Day May 28National Coq Au Vin Day May 29National Mint Julep Day May 30National Macaroon Day May 31

National Candy MonthNational Dairy MonthNational Fresh Fruit and Vegetable MonthNational Iced Tea MonthNational Papaya MonthNational Seafood MonthNational Turkey Lover’s MonthNational Doughnut Day First FridayDonut Days (Salvation Army) First Friday & SaturdayNational Hazelnut Cake Day June 1National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day June 2National Egg Day June 3Applesauce Cake Day June 4National Cheese Day June 4National Frozen Yogurt Day June 4National Cognac Day June 4National Gingerbread Day June 5National Day June 6National Chocolate Ice Cream Day June 7Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day June 8National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day June 9Herbs & Spice Day June 10National Iced Tea Day June 10National Black Cow Day June 10National German Chocolate Cake Day June 11National Peanut Butter Cookie Day June 12Kitchen Klutzes of America Day June 13National Strawberry Shortcake Day June 14National Lobster Day June 15National Fudge Day June 16Fresh Veggies Day June 17National Apple Streudel Day June 17National Cherry Tart Day June 18International Picnic Day June 18

June

International Sushi Day June 18National Dry Martini Day June 19National Vanilla Milkshake Day June 20National Peaches and Cream Day June 21National Chocolate Eclair Day June 22National Onion Rings Day June 22National Pecan Sandy Day June 23National Pralines Day June 24National Strawberry Parfait Day June 25National Catfish Day June 25National Chocolate Pudding Day June 26National Indian Pudding Day June 27National Orange Blossom Day June 27National Tapioca Day June 28National Almond Butter Crunch Day June 29National Ice Cream Soda Day June 30

National Baked Bean MonthNational Culinary Arts MonthNational Hot Dog MonthNational Ice Cream MonthNational July Belongs to Blueberries MonthNational Canned Luncheon Meat Week First WeekSundae Sunday Third SundayNational Ice Cream Day Third SundayNational Hot Dog Day Third WednesdayCreative Ice Cream Flavor Day July 1National Gingersnap Day July 1National Anisette Day July 2National Chocolate Wafer Day July 3National Eat Beans Day July 3National Barbecued Spareribs Day July 4Caesar Salad Day July 4National Apple Turnover Day July 5National Fried Chicken Day July 6National Strawberry Sundae Day July 7National Chocolate with Almonds Day July 8Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Omelette Day July 8National Sugar Cookie Day July 9National Piña Colada Day July 10National Blueberry Muffin Day July 11National Pecan Pie Day July 12National French Fries Day July 13Beans ‘n’ Franks Day July 13Macaroni Day July 14National Grand Marnier Day July 14Pick Blueberries Day July 14National Tapioca Pudding Day July 15National Corn Fritters Day July 16National Peach Ice Cream Day July 17

July

National Caviar Day July 18National Daiquiri Day July 19National Lollipop Day July 20National Ice Cream Soda Day July 20Fortune Cookie Day July 20National Junk Food Day July 21National Penuche Fudge Day July 22National Vanilla Ice Cream Day July 23National Tequila Day July 24National Hot Fudge Sundae Day July 25National Coffee Milkshake Day July 26National Crème Brûlée Day July 27National Scotch Day July 27National Milk Chocolate Day July 28Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day July 29National Cheesecake Day July 30National Raspberry Cake Day July 31Cotton Candy Day July 31Jump for Jelly Beans Day July 31

National Catfish MonthNational Peach MonthNational Brownies at Brunch MonthNational Apple Week Second WeekNational Mustard Day First SaturdayNational Raspberry Cream Pie Day August 1National Ice Cream Sandwich Day August 2National Watermelon Day August 3Grab Some Nuts Day August 3National Lasagne Day August 4National Waffle Day August 5National Oyster Day August 5National Root Beer Float Day August 6National Raspberries in Cream Day August 7National Zucchini Day August 8National Frozen Custard Day August 8National Rice Pudding Day August 9National Banana Split Day August 10National S’mores Day August 10National Raspberry Tart Day August 11Julliene Fries Day August 12National Filet Mignon Day August 13National Creamsicle Day August 14Lemon Meringue Pie Day August 15Bratwurst Day August 16National Rum Day August 16National Vanilla Custard Day August 17National Soft Ice Cream Day August 18Potato Day August 19Hot & Spicy Food Day August 19

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Lemonade Day August 20National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day August 20National Pecan Torte Day August 21National Spumoni Day August 22Eat a Peach Day August 22National Sponge Cake Day August 23National Peach Pie Day August 24Whiskey Sour Day August 25National Cherry Popsicle Day August 26National Pots de Creme Day August 27Banana Lover’s Day August 27National Cherry Turnover Day August 28More Herbs, Less Salt Day August 29Whiskey Sour Day August 29Swiss Winegrowers Day August 29Chop Suey Day August 29Lemon Juice Day August 29National Toasted Marshmallow Day August 30Eat Outside Day August 31National Trail Mix Day August 31

National Biscuit MonthBetter Breakfast MonthNational Chicken MonthNational Cholesterol Education MonthNational Honey MonthNational Mushroom MonthNational Organic Harvest MonthNational Papaya MonthNational Potato MonthNational Rice MonthNational Waffle Week First WeekBiscuit and Gravy Week Second WeekVegetarian Awareness Week Second WeekNational Wild Rice Week Fourth WeekNational Cherry Popover Day September 1Wine Season Begins September 1Oyster Season Begins September 1National Blueberry Popsicle Day September 2National Welsh Rarebit Day September 3National Macadamia Nut Day September 4National Cheese Pizza Day September 5National Coffee Ice Cream Day September 6National Acorn Squash Day September 7National Date Nut Bread Day September 8Weinerschnitzel Day September 9TV Dinner Day September 10

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SepTember

National Hot Cross Bun Day September 11National Chocolate Milkshake Day September 12National Peanut Day September 13Snack a Pickle Time September 13National Cream Filled Donut Day September 14Eat a Hoagie Day September 14National Linguini Day September 15National Guacamole Day September 16National Apple Dumpling Day September 17National Cheeseburger Day September 18National Butterscotch Pudding Day September 19National Rum Punch Day September 20International Banana Festival September 21National Pecan Cookie Day September 21National Ice Cream Cone Day September 22National White Chocolate Day September 23National Cherries Jubilee Day September 24Crab Meat Newburg Day September 25National Food Service Employees Day September 25National Pancake Day September 26National Chocolate Milk Day September 27National Corned Beef Hash Day September 27Strawberry Cream Pie Day September 28Drink Beer Day September 28National Coffee Day September 29National Hot Mulled Cider Day September 30

Eat Better, Eat Healthier MonthEat Country Ham MonthNational Apple MonthNational Applejack MonthNational Caramel MonthNational Chili MonthNational Cookie MonthNational Dessert MonthNational Pickled Peppers MonthNational Pizza Festival MonthNational Popcorn Poppin’ MonthNational Pork MonthNational Pretzel MonthNational Seafood MonthVegetarian Awareness MonthNo Salt Week 1st WeekNational Chili Week 1st WeekAmerican Beer Week 2nd WeekNational Food Bank Week 2nd WeekNational School Lunch Week 2nd WeekNational Pasta Week 2nd WeekNational Kraut Sandwich Week 3rd WeekPickled Peppers Week 3rd Week

October

Chicken Soup for the Soul Week 4th WeekNational Desert Day Second ThursdaySweetest Day Third SaturdayWorld Vegetarian Day October 1Pudding Season Begins October 1Homemade Cookies Day October 1National Fried Scallops Day October 2National Caramel Custard Day October 3National Taco Day October 4National Vodka Day October 4Cinnamon Roll Day [Sweden] October 4National Apple Betty Day October 5National Noodle Day October 6National Frappe Day October 7National Fluffernutter Day October 8Moldy Cheese Day October 9Submarine-Hoagy-Hero-Grinder Day October 9National Angel Food Cake Day October 10National Sausage Pizza Day October 11World Egg Day October 11National Gumbo Day October 12National Yorkshire Pudding Day October 13National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day October 14National Chicken Cacciatore Day October 15National Roast Pheasant Day October 15World Food Day October 16National Liqueur Day October 16National Pasta Day October 17Four Prunes Day October 17National Chocolate Cupcake Day October 18National Seafood Bisque Day October 19National Brandied Fruit Day October 20Apple Day October 21National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day October 21Caramel Apple Day October 21International Day of the Nacho October 21National Nut Day October 22National Boston Cream Pie Day October 23National Canning Day October 23National Bologna Day October 24Good and Plenty Day October 24National Greasy Foods Day October 25Pumpkin Day October 26Pretzel Day October 26Mince Meat Pie Day October 26National Potato Day October 27National Chocolate Day October 28Wild Foods Day October 28National Oatmeal Day October 29National Candy Corn Day October 30Buy a Doughnut Day October 30National Candy Apple Day October 31Trick or Treat for UNICEF Day October 31

Georgia Pecan MonthGood Nutrition MonthNational Peanut Butter Lover’s MonthNational Pepper MonthRaisin Bread MonthVegan MonthNational Fig Week First WeekNational Split Pea Soup Week 2nd WeekNational Turkey Day 4th ThursdayNational Stuffing Day 4th ThursdayNational Leftovers Day 4th FridayNational Deep Fried Clams Day November 1National Vinegar Day November 1National Deviled Egg Day November 2National Sandwich Day November 3National Candy Day November 4Doughnut Appreciation Day November 5National Nachos Day November 6Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day November 7National Cappuccino Day November 8National Harvey Wallbanger Day November 8Cook Something Bold Day November 8National Scrapple Day November 9Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day November 9National Vanilla Cupcake Day November 10National Sundae Day November 11Chicken Soup for the Soul Day November 12National Pizza With Everything Day (ExceptAnchovies) November 12National Indian Pudding Day November 13National Guacamole Day November 14National Pickle Day November 14National Raisin Bran Cereal Day November 15-American Food Holidays Page 17 of 19http://www.tfdutch.com/foodh.htm 9/12/2012National Bundt Day November 15National Fast Food Day November 16National Baklava Day November 17Homemade Bread Day November 17National Vichyssoise Day November 18Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day November 19National Peanut Butter Fudge Day November 20Noveau Beaujolais Day November 20Gingerbread Day November 21National Cashew Day November 22National Espresso Day November 23Eat a Cranberry Day November 23National Sardines Day November 24National Parfait Day November 25National Cake Day November 26

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National Bavarian Cream Pie Day November 27National French Toast Day November 28Chocolates Day November 29National Lemon Creme Pie Day November 29National Mousse Day November 30

National Fruit Cake MonthNational Egg Nog MonthCookie Cutter Week First WeekLager Beer Week Second WeekNational Egg Nog Week Fourth WeekNational Pie Day December 1National Fritters Day December 2National Apple Pie Day December 3National Cookie Day December 4National Sacher Torte Day December 5National Gazpacho Day December 6Microwave Oven Day December 6National Cotton Candy Day December 7National Chocolate Brownie Day December 8National Pastry Day December 9National Lager Day December 10National Noodle Ring Day December 11National Cocoa Day December 12Ice Cream and Violins Day December 13National Bouilabaisse Day December 14National Cupcake Day December 15National Chocolate Covered Anything Day December 16National Maple Syrup Day December 17National Roast Suckling Pig Day December 18National Hard Candy Day December 19National Fried Shrimp Day December 20National Sangria Day December 20National Hamburger Day December 21Kiwi Fruit Day (California) December 21National Date Nut Bread Day December 22National Pfeffernuesse Day December 23National Egg Nog Day December 24National Pumpkin Pie Day December 25National Candy Cane Day December 26National Fruit Cake Day December 27National Chocolate Candy Day December 28Pepper Pot Day December 29National Bicarbonate of Soda Day December 30National Champagne Day December 31

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