It seems that every day is a special day for something. Especially when it comes to our favorite (or not so favorite) foods.

FamilyCookbookProject.com created a list of special food related holidays that you may not be aware of.

For fun, pick some of your favorites and served them on their national day.

 

June Food Related National Days

1 –

• National Hazelnut Cake Day

2 –

• National Rotisserie Chicken Day

3 –

• National Chocolate Macaroons Day
• National Egg Day

4-

• National Cheese Day

5 –

• National Gingerbread Day
• National Moonshine Day
• National Veggie Burger Day

6 –

• National Applesauce Cake Day

7 –

• National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

9 –

• National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

10 –

• National Egg Roll Day
• National Herbs and Spices Day
• National Iced Tea Day

11 –

• National Corn on the Cob Day
• National German Chocolate Cake Day

12 –

• National Jerky Day
• National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

14 –

• National Bourbon Day
• National Strawberry Shortcake Day

16 –

• National Fudge Day

17 –

• National Apple Strudel Day
• National Cherry Tart Day
• National Eat Your Vegetables Day

20 –

• National Ice Cream Soda Day
• National Vanilla Milkshake Day

21 –

• National Peaches ‘N’ Cream Day
• National Smoothie Day

22 –

• National Chocolate Eclair Day
• National Onion Rings Day

23 –

• National Detroit-Style Pizza Day
• National Hydration Day
• National Pecan Sandies Day

24 –

• National Pralines Day

25 –

• National Catfish Day
• National Strawberry Parfait Day

26 –

• National Chocolate Pudding Day
• National Coconut Day

27 –

• National Ice Cream Cake Day
• National Onion Day

29 –

• National Almond Buttercrunch Day

 

Source: National Day Calendar

 

Bill Rice is Co-Publisher of the Great Family Cookbook Project, a website that helps families and individuals collect, preserve and share food memories by creating their own printed personal cookbooks. He is the author of The Wellfleet Oyster Cookbook (Available on Amazon) and the Cape Cod Cocktail Cookbook, both created using FamilyCookbookProject.com. He is also editor of the Donovan Family Cookbook, now it’s third printing and is an avid genealogist tracing his family back to the 1600’s.

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It seems that every day is a special day for something. Especially when it comes to our favorite (or not so favorite) foods.

FamilyCookbookProject.com created a list of special food related holidays that you may not be aware of.

For fun, pick some of your favorites and served them on their national day.

 

May Food Related National Days

1 – National Chocolate Parfait Day

2 – National Truffle Day

3 – National Chocolate Custard Day

National Raspberry Popover Day

4 – National Candied Orange Peel Day

National Orange Juice Day

5 – Cinco de Mayo

National Hoagie Day

6 – National Beverage Day

National Crepe Suzette Day

7 – National Lemonade Day

National Roast Leg of Lamb Day

8 – National Coconut Cream Pie Day

10 – National Shrimp Day

12 – National Nutty Fudge Day

13 – National Apple Pie Day

National Crouton Day

National Fruit Cocktail Day

14 – National Buttermilk Biscuit Day

15 – National Chocolate Chip Day

16 – National Barbecue Day

National Coquilles Saint Jacques Day

National Mimosa Day

17 – National Cherry Cobbler Day

18 – National Cheese Soufflé Day

19 – National Devil’s Food Cake Day

20 – National Quiche Lorraine Day

21 – National Strawberries and Cream Day

22 – National Vanilla Pudding Day

23 – National Escargot Day

National Yucatan Shrimp Day

25 – National Wine Day

26 – National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

27 – National Grape Popsicle Day

28 – National Beef Burger Day

National Brisket Day

National Hamburger Day

29 – National Coq Au Vin Day

31 – National Macaroon Day

 

Source: National Day Calendar

 

Bill Rice is Co-Founder and Publisher of the Great Family Cookbook Project, a website that helps families and individuals collect, preserve and share food memories by creating their own printed personal cookbooks. He is the author of The Wellfleet Oyster Cookbook (Available on Amazon) and the Cape Cod Cocktail Cookbook, both created using FamilyCookbookProject.com. He is also editor of the Donovan Family Cookbook, now it’s third printing.

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It seems that every day is a special day for something. Especially when it comes to our favorite (or not so favorite) foods.

FamilyCookbookProject.com created a list of special food related holidays that you may not be aware of.

For fun, pick some of your favorites and served them on their national day. Remember to tell us what your favorite day of the month is for March!

April Food Related National Days

1 – National Sourdough Bread Day

2 – National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

3 – National Chocolate Mousse Day

4 – National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day

5 – National Deep Dish Pizza Day

      National Caramel Day

National Raisin and Spice Bar Day

6 – National Burrito Day

National Caramel Popcorn Day

7 – National Beer Day

National Coffee Cake Day

8 – National Empanada Day

9 – National Chinese Almond Cookie Day

10 – National Cinnamon Crescent Day

11 – National Cheese Fondue Day

12 – National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

13 – National Peach Cobbler Day

14 – National Pecan Day

15 – National Glazed Spiral Ham Day

16 – National Eggs Benedict Day

17 – National Cheeseball Day

National Crawfish Day

18 – National Animal Crackers Day

19 – National Banana Day

National Garlic Day

20 – National Cheddar Fries Day

National Lima Bean Respect Day

National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day

21 – National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day

22 – National Jelly Bean Day

23 – National Cherry Cheesecake Day

24 – National Pigs in a Blanket Day

25 – National Zucchini Bread Day

26 – Stop Food Waste Day

National Pretzel Day

27 – National Gummi Bear Day

National Devil Dog Day

National Prime Rib Day

28 – National Blueberry Pie Day

29 – National Shrimp Scampi Day

30 – National Oatmeal Cookie Day

National Raisin Day

 

 

Bill Rice is Co-Founder and Publisher of the Great Family Cookbook Project, a website that helps families and individuals collect, preserve and share food memories by creating their own printed personal cookbooks. He is the author of The Wellfleet Oyster Cookbook (Available on Amazon) and the Cape Cod Cocktail Cookbook, both created using FamilyCookbookProject.com. He is also editor of the Donovan Family Cookbook, now it’s third printing.

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It seems that every day is a special day for something. Especially when it comes to our favorite (or not so favorite) foods.

FamilyCookbookProject.com created a list of special food related holidays that you may not be aware of.

By the way, it is also National Soft Pretzel Month, National Soy Foods Month, National Fresh Celery Month, National Pecan Month and National Frozen Food Month

For fun, pick some of your favorites and served them on their national day. Remember to tell us what your favorite day of the month is for March!

March Food Related National Days

1 – National Fruit Compote Day

     National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

2 – National Banana Cream Pie Day

3 – National Cold Cuts Day

     Tartar Sauce Day

4 – National Pound Cake Day

6 – National Frozen Food Day

     National Oreo Cookie Day 

     National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

7 – National Cereal Day

     National Crown of Roast Pork Day 

     National Flapjack Day

9 – National Crabmeat Day

     National Meatball Day

10 – National Blueberry Popover Day

11 – National Oatmeal Nut Waffles Day

12 – National Baked Scallops Day

13 – National Coconut Torte Day

14 – National Potato Chip Day

16 – National Artichoke Hearts Day

17 – National Corned Beef and Cabbage Day

      St. Patrick’s Day

18 – National Corn Dog Day

       National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day

       National Sloppy Joe Day

20 – National Ravioli Day

21 – National California Strawberry Day

      National French Bread Day

22 – National Bavarian Crepes Day

23 – National Chia Day

       National Chip and Dip Day

       National Melba Toast Day

       National Tamale Day

24 – National Cheesesteak Day

       National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day

       National Cocktail Day

25 – National Lobster Newburg Day

26 – National Spinach Day

27 – National Spanish Paella Day

28 – National Black Forest Cake Day

29 – National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day

31 – National Clams on the Half Shell Day

      National Tater Day

 

Bill Rice is Co-Founder and Publisher of the Great Family Cookbook Project, a website that helps families and individuals collect, preserve and share food memories by creating their own printed personal cookbooks. He is the author of The Wellfleet Oyster Cookbook (Available on Amazon) and the Cape Cod Cocktail Cookbook, both created using FamilyCookbookProject.com. He is also editor of the Donovan Family Cookbook, now it’s third printing.

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It seems that every day is a special day for something. Especially when it comes to our favorite (or not so favorite) foods.

FamilyCookbookProject.com created a list of special food related holidays that you may not be aware of.

For fun, pick some of your favorites and served them on their national day.

 

February Food Related National Days

1 – National Baked Alaska Day

2 – National Tater Tot Day

3 – National Carrot Cake Day

4 – National Homemade Soup Day

7 – National Fettuccine Alfredo Day

9 – National Bagel and Lox Day 

      National Pizza Day

13 – National Cheddar Day 

       National Tortellini Day

14 – National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day

16 – National Almond Day

17 – National Cabbage Day

18 – National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day

20 – National Cherry Pie Day 

       National Muffin Day

21 – National Sticky Bun Day

       National Pancake Day

22 – National Margarita Day

23 – National Banana Bread Day

        National Chili Day

        National Toast Day

24 – National Tortilla Chip Day

25 – National Chocolate Covered Nut Day 

       National Clam Chowder Day

26 – National Pistachio Day

27 – National Strawberry Day

28 – National Chocolate Souffle Day

 

Source: National Day Calendar

 

Bill Rice is Co-Founder and Publisher of the Great Family Cookbook Project, a website that helps families and individuals collect, preserve and share food memories by creating their own printed personal cookbooks. He is the author of The Wellfleet Oyster Cookbook (Available on Amazon) and the Cape Cod Cocktail Cookbook, both created using FamilyCookbookProject.com. He is also editor of the Donovan Family Cookbook, now it’s third printing.

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It seems that every day is a special day for something. Especially when it comes to our favorite (or not so favorite) foods.

FamilyCookbookProject.com created a list of special food related holidays that you may not be aware of.

By the way, it is also National Slow Cooking Month, National Soup Month and National Sunday Supper Month

For fun, pick some of your favorites and served them on their national day.

January Food Related National Days

1 – National Bloody Mary Day

4 – National Spaghetti Day

6 – National Shortbread Day

7 – National Tempura Day

9 – National Apricot Day

10 – National Bittersweet Chocolate Day

       National Oysters Rockefeller Day

11 – National Milk Day

12 – National Curried Chicken Day

13 – National Peach Melba Day

14 – National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

15 – National Bagel Day

       National Strawberry Ice Cream Day

16 – National Fig Newton Day

18 – National Peking Duck Day  

19 – National Popcorn Day

20 – National Cheese Lover’s Day

21 – National Granola Bar Day

22 – National Blonde Brownie Day

23 – National Pie Day

24 – National Peanut Butter Day

27 – National Chocolate Cake Day

28 – National Blueberry Pancake Day

30 – National Croissant Day

31 – National Hot Chocolate Day

 

Source: National Day Calendar

 

 

Bill Rice is Co-Founder and Publisher of the Great Family Cookbook Project, a website that helps families and individuals collect, preserve and share food memories by creating their own printed personal cookbooks. He is the author of The Wellfleet Oyster Cookbook (Available on Amazon) and the Cape Cod Cocktail Cookbook, both created using FamilyCookbookProject.com. He is also editor of the Donovan Family Cookbook, now it’s third printing.

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In our house, there is nothing like a warm, soft cookie right out of the oven. However since it is not practical to make dough for only a few cookies at a time, the next best thing is to freeze your cookie dough and pull out enough cookies for your immediate needs.

Freezing cookies also provides time saving opportunities when you want to get ready for a holiday cookie swap in October or getting ready for a school bake sale anytime.

How you best freeze cookies depends on what type of cookie you are making. The Family Cookbook Project has collected thousands of cookie recipes if you need a suggestion.

Cookies like chocolate chip and oatmeal-raisin freeze best if you make the actual cookie beforehand. Scoop out the dough just as if you were about to bake it and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a Silpat (they can be close, but not touching). Instead of putting it into the oven, put them into the freezer for at least 6 hours instead. Once frozen, the dough balls get sealed inside a plastic freezer bag and when it is time to bake, you are ready to go.

Cookies like shortbread or sandies, or any smooth slice-and-bake cookies can be pressed into logs, wrapped in wax paper and frozen solid. Prepare the dough as usual, then shape it into one or two logs that can be covered with wax paper and placed in a plastic freezer bag. When you’re ready to bake, let them warm on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. You might also want to let the logs thaw in the fridge for a few hours before you’re ready to use the dough. Slice the cookies into thick disks and you’re ready to put them in the oven as usual.

The third type of cookies that can be frozen are cut-out cookies, like sugar cookies and many holiday cookies. The dough for these cookies can be frozen in disks and then stacked together with wax paper between them. When ready to bake, thaw until bendable and continue with the recipe.

Most frozen cookies will need an extra minute or two in the oven. Otherwise, prepping and baking the cookies is exactly the same as in the recipe.

 

Bill Rice is Founder and Co-Publisher of the Great Family Cookbook Project, a website that helps families and individuals collect, preserve and share food memories by creating their own printed personal cookbooks. He is the author of The Wellfleet Oyster Cookbook and the Cape Cod Cocktail Cookbook (Available on Amazon), both created using FamilyCookbookProject.com. He is also editor of the Donovan Family Cookbook, now it’s third printing and is an avid genealogist tracing his family back to the 1600’s.

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