Monday, August 1, 2011

AUGUST FOOD HOLIDAYS TO REMEMBER!!




   August is the hottest month in the U.S.,  that means some really hot and happening food holidays too.






National Sandwich Month

We all love them so now lets learn about them. The term sandwich is occasionally used (informally) in reference to open-faced sandwiches; these normally consist of a single slice of bread topped with meat, salad vegetables, and various condiments. These differ from a normal sandwich in that they have a single slice of bread instead of two, with toppings instead of a filling. The open-faced sandwich also has a .....






National Peach Month

Are you ready to add some peaches to your menu this month? A medium peach (75 grams), has about 30 calories, seven grams of carbohydrates (six grams of sugar and one gram of fibre), one gram of protein, 140 miligrams of potassium, and 8% of the Dietary Reference Intake for vitamin C.







National Catfish Month

Catfish is eaten in a variety of ways; in Europe it is often cooked in similar ways to carp, but in the United States it is typically crumbed with cornmeal and fried. In Indonesia catfish are usually served grilled in street stalls called warung and eaten with vegetables. Catfish is high in Vitamin D. Farm-raised catfish contains low levels of omega-3 fatty acids and a much higher proportion of omega-6 fatty acids.







Goat Cheese Month 
Goat cheese has been made for thousands of years, and was probably one of the earliest made dairy products. Goat milk is often used by those who are young, are ill, or have a low tolerance to cows' milk. Goat milk is more similar to human milk than that of the cow, although there is large variation among breeds in both animals.


Eat Dessert first month

In Western culture dessert is a course that typically comes at the end of a meal, usually consisting of sweet food. But during the month of August dessert lovers everywhere are given the go ahead to eat our desserts first and not feel bad about doing it. That's right August celebrates the sweet tooth.





National Watermelon Month




National Brownies At Brunch Month






National Water Quality Month

Movable Days
National Mustard Day is the first Saturday.
National Apple Week Is The Second week.


Daily Observances





August 1 - National Raspberry Cream Pie Day

August 2 - National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

August 3 - National Watermelon Day

August 4 - National Chocolate Chip Day

August 4 - National Champagne Day

August 5 -




August 6 - National Root Beer Float Day

August 7 - National Raspberries & Cream Day

August 8 - National Frozen Custard Day

August 9 - National Rice Pudding Day





August 10 - National S'Mores Day

August 11 - National Raspberry Bombe Day

August 12 - National Toasted Almond Bar Day

August 13 - National Filet Mignon Day

August 14 - National Creamsicle Day





August 15 - National Lemon Meringue Pie Day

August 16 - National Rum Day

August 17 - National Vanilla Custard Day

August 17 - Cup Cake Day

August 18 - National Ice Cream Pie Day

August 19 - National Soft Ice Cream Day





August 20 - National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

August 20 - National Lemonade Day

August 21 - National Spumoni Day

August 22 - National Pecan Torte Day

August 23 - National Spongecake Day

August 24 - National Waffle Day

August 24 - National Peach Pie Day




August 25 - National Banana Split Day

August 25 - National Waffle Day

August 26 - National Cherry Popsicle Day

August 27 - National Pots du Creme Day

August 28 - National Cherry Turnover Day

August 29 - National Whisky Sour Day

August 29 - More Herbs Less Salt day (Eat Healthy Day!)

August 29 - National Lemon Juice Day





August 30 - National Marshmallow Toasting Day

August 31 - National Trail Mix Day

August 31 - Eat outside day

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