Thursday, July 10, 2014

National Sugar Cookie Day



So…..Yesterday was National Sugar Cookie Day.  If you know me I love to celebrate any and all holidays;)   The problem is that with this new way of life, I can no longer celebrate the way I was accustomed to in my prior life!  I will be the first to admit I was in line at Krispy Kreme every June 5th.  Food is everywhere.  Every milestone is celebrated with food.  Every get-together with family and friends revolves around food.  Entertainment usually involves food as well.  Go to a baseball game or a movie and popcorn and hot dogs are a mainstay.   Have a birthday and we are going to feed you cake!!   Going on vacation is typically a feeding frenzy!  Finding a way to still celebrate and enjoy life without missing out is tricky.  Finding the foods that you can eat are a must to not fall off the wagon when attending anything social.  I think it is also necessary to decide which holidays you are going to splurge.  Because honestly going "cold turkey” is just not something I am a fan of.   Come on, even our vocabulary involves food references.   My point is that food is abundant in our daily lives.  Having a food addiction is hard.  You cannot survive without food.  Figuring out a game plan is essential for success.   So, here is a list of national food days.  It’s nice to know what we are up against!



January 1: Bloody Mary Day

January 1: Apple Gifting Day

January 2: National Cream Puff Day

January 3: Chocolate-Filled Cherry Day

January 4: National Spaghetti Day

January 5: National Whipped Cream Day

January 6: Bean Day

January 6: National Shortbread Day

January 7: National Tempura Day

January 8: English Toffee Day

January 9: National Apricot Day

January 10: Bittersweet Chocolate Day

January 11: Milk Day

January 11: Hot Toddy Day

January 12: Curried Chicken Day

January 13: National Peach Melba Day

January 13: National Gluten-Free Day

January 14: National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day

January 15: Strawberry Ice Cream Day

January 16: National Fig Newton Day

January 16: International Hot & Spicy Food Day

January 17: Hot-Buttered Rum Day

January 18: Peking Duck Day

January 19: National Popcorn Day

January 20: National Buttercrunch Day

January 20: National Cheese Lover’s Day

January 20: National Granola Bar Day

January 20: National Coffee Break Day

January 21: New England Clam Chowder Day

January 22: National Blonde Brownie Day

January 23: National Pie Day

January 24: National Peanut Butter Day

January 25: National Irish Coffee Day

January 25: Burns Night

January 26: National Pistachio Day

January 27: Chocolate Cake Day

January 28: National Blueberry Pancake Day

January 29: National Corn Chip Day

January 30: National Croissant Day

January 31: Brandy Alexander Day

January 31: Chinese New Year

February 1: National Baked Alaska Day

February 2: Heavenly Hash Day

February 3: National Carrot Cake Day

February 4: Homemade Soup Day

February 4: National Stuffed Mushroom Day

February 5: National Chocolate Fondue Day

February 5: World Nutella Day

February 6: National Chopsticks Day

February 7: National

Fettuccine Alfredo Day

February 8: Molasses Bar Day

February 9: National Bagels and Lox Day

February 9: Pizza Pie Day

February 10: Cream Cheese Brownie Day

February 11: Peppermint Patty Day

February 11: Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day

February 12: National Plum Pudding Day

February 13: National Tortellini Day

February 14: National Creme-Filled Chocolates Day

February 15: National Gumdrop Day

February 16: National Almond Day

February 17: National Indian Pudding Day

February 18: Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day

February 18: Drink Wine Day

February 19: National Chocolate Mint Day

February 20: National Cherry Pie Day

February 21: National Sticky Bun Day

February 22: National Margarita Day

February 23: National Banana Bread Day

February 23: Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

February 24: National Tortilla Chip Day

February 25: National Clam Chowder Day

February 25: National Chocolate-Covered Nuts Day

February 26: National Pistachio Day

February 27: National Strawberry Day

February 27: National Kahlua Day

February 28: National Chocolate Soufflé Day

February 28: National Chili Day

February 29: Surf and Turf Day

March 1: National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day

March 1: National Fruit Compote Day

March 2: National Banana Creme Pie Day

March 3: National Cold Cuts Day

March 3: National Mulled Wine Day

March 4: National Pound Cake Day

March 4: IHOP National Pancake Day

March 5: National Cheese Doodle Day

March 5: National Absinthe Day

March 6: National Frozen Food Day

March 6: National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day

March 7: National Crown Roast Of Pork Day

March 7: National Cereal Day

March 8: National Peanut Cluster Day

March 9: National Crabmeat Day

March 9: National Meatball Day

March 10: National Blueberry Popover Day

March 10: National Pack Your Lunch Day

March 11: Oatmeal-Nut Waffles Day

March 12: National Baked Scallops Day

March 13: Coconut Torte Day

March 14: National Potato Chip Day

March 14: Pi Day in Math Circles (Pi is (3.141414) – Bake A Pie In

Solidarity

March 15: National Pears Hélène Day

March 15: Ag Day, Celebrating Our Bountiful Food Supply

March 16: National Artichoke Hearts Day

March 17: Corned Beef And Cabbage Day

March 18: Oatmeal Cookie Day

March 19: Poultry Day

March 19: National Chocolate Caramel Day

March 20: Bock Beer Day

March 20: National Ravioli Day

March 21: California Strawberry Day

March 21: National French Bread Day

March 22: Coq Au Vin Day

March 22: National Water Day

March 23: National Chip and Dip Day

March 23: National Melba Toast Day

March 24: National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day

March 25: National Lobster Newburg Day

March 25: National Pecan Day

March 25: National Waffle Day

March 26: Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

March 26: Spinach Day

March 27: National Spanish Paella Day

March 28: Something On A Stick Day

March 28: National Black Forest Cake Day

March 29: National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day

March 30: Turkey Neck Soup Day

March 31: Tater Day

March 31: National Clams On The Half Shell Day

March 31: Oranges and Lemons Day

April 1: National Sourdough Bread Day

April 1: National Sorry Charlie Day (Charlie the Tuna)

April 2: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

April 2: National Love Your Produce Manager Day

April 2: Whole Grain Sampling Day

April 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day

April 4: National Cordon Bleu Day

April 4: Vit C Isolated Anniversary

April 5: National Caramel Day

April 5: National Raisin and Spice Bar Day

April 5: National Deep Dish Pizza Day

April 6: National Caramel Popcorn Day

April 6: Ghandi Makes Salt – Anniversary

April 6: Teflon Invented – Anniversary

April 7: Coffee Cake Day

April 7: National Beer Day

April 8: National Empanada Day

April 9: Chinese Almond Cookie Day

April 10: National Cinnamon Crescent (Croissant) Day

April 11: National Cheese Fondue Day

April 12: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

April 12: National Licorice Day

April 13: National Peach Cobbler Day

April 14: National Pecan Day

April 14: Passover / Pesach (begins at sundown)

April 15: National Glazed Spiral Ham Day

April 15: First McDonald’s Opens – Anniversary

April 16: National Eggs Benedict Day

April 16: Day of the Mushroom

April 17: National Cheeseball Day

April 17: Healthy Kids Day

April 18: Animal Crackers Birthday

April 19: Garlic Day

April 19: National Amaretto Day

April 20: National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day

April 20: Lima Bean Respect Day

April 20: Easter Sunday (2014)

April 21: Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day

April 22: Earth Day

April 22: National Jelly Bean Day

April 23: National Cherry Cheesecake Day

April 23: National Picnic Day

April 24: National Pigs-In-A-Blanket Day

April 25: National Zucchini Bread Day

April 25-27: National Pie Championship

April 26: National Pretzel Day

April 27: National Prime Rib Day

April 28: National Blueberry Pie Day

April 29: National Shrimp Scampi Day

April 30: National Raisin Day

May 1: National Chocolate Parfait Day

May 2: National Truffles Day

May 3: National Raspberry Tart Day

May 4: National Homebrew Day

May 4: National Orange Juice Day

May 4: National Candied Orange Peel Day

May 5: National Chocolate Custard Day

May 5: Cinco de Mayo

May 5: National Hoagie Day

May 6: National Crêpes Suzette Day

May 6: International No Diet Day

May 7: National Roast Leg of Lamb Day

May 8 National Coconut Cream Pie Day

May 8: National Empanada Day

May 8: Have A Coke Day

May 9: National Butterscotch Brownie Day

May 9: National Moscato Day

May 10: National Shrimp Day

May 11: Eat What You Want Day

May 12: National Nutty Fudge Day

May 13 National Apple Pie Day

May 13: National Fruit Cocktail Day

May 14: National Buttermilk Biscuit Day

May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day

May 16: National Coquilles St. Jacques Day

May 17: National Cherry Cobbler Day

May 18: National Cheese Soufflé Day

May 19: National Devil’s Food Cake Day

May 19: World Baking Day

May 20: National Quiche Lorraine Day

May 20: Pick Strawberries Day

May 21: National Strawberries and Cream Day

May 22: National Vanilla Pudding Day

May 23: National Taffy Day

May 24: National Escargot Day

May 25: National Brown-Bag-It Day

May 25: National Wine Day

May 26: National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

May 26: National Cherry Dessert Day

May 27: National Grape Popsicle Day

May 28: National Brisket Day

May 28: National Hamburger Day

May 29: National Coq Au Vin Day

May 30: National Mint Julep Day

May 31: National Macaroon Day

June 1: National Doughnut Day

June 1: National Hazelnut Cake Day

June 2: National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day

June 3: National Egg Day

June 4: National Cheese Day

June 4: National Frozen Yogurt Day

June 4: National Cognac Day

June 5: National Donut Day

June 6: National Applesauce Cake Day

June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

June 8: Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day

June 8: World Oceans Day (Sustainable Seafood)

June 9: National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day

June 10: Herbs & Spices Day

June 10: National Iced Tea Day

June 10: National Black Cow Day (root beer float)

June 11: National German Chocolate Cake Day

June 12: International Cachaça Day

June 12: National Peanut Butter Cookie Day

June 13: Kitchen Klutzes of America Day

June 14: National Strawberry Shortcake Day

June 15: National Lobster Day

June 16: National Fudge Day

June 17: Eat All Your Veggies Day

June 17: National Apple Strudel Day

June 18: National Cherry Tart Day

June 18: International Picnic Day

June 19: National Dry Martini Day

June 20: National Vanilla Milkshake Day

June 21: National Peaches and Cream Day

June 22: National Chocolate Éclair Day

June 22: National Onion Rings Day

June 23: National Pecan Sandy Day

June 24: National Pralines Day

June 25: National Catfish Day

June 25: National Strawberry Parfait Day

June 26: National Chocolate Pudding Day

June 27: National Indian Pudding Day

June 27: National Orange Blossom Day

June 28: National Ceviche Day

June 28: National Tapioca Day

June 29: National Almond Buttercrunch Day

June 30: National Ice Cream Soda Day

July 1: Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day

July 1: National Gingersnap Day

July 2: National Anisette Day

July 3: National Chocolate Wafer Day

July 3: Eat Beans Day

July 4: National Barbecued Spareribs Day

July 5: National Apple Turnover Day

July 6: National Fried Chicken Day

July 7: National Strawberry Sundae Day

July 8: National Chocolate with Almonds Day

July 9: National Sugar Cookie Day

July 10: Pick Blueberries Day

July 10: National Piña Colada Day

July 11: National Blueberry Muffin Day

July 11: National Mojito Day

July 12: National Pecan Pie Day

July 13: National French Fries Day

July 13: Beans ‘n’ Franks Day

July 14: Bastille Day

July 14: Macaroni Day

July 14: National Grand Marnier Day

July 15: National Gummy Worm Day

July 15: National Tapioca Pudding Day

July 16: National Corn Fritters Day

July 17: National Peach Ice Cream Day

July 18: National Caviar Day

July 19: National Daiquiri Day

July 20: National Lollipop Day

July 20: National Hot Dog Day

July 20: National Ice Cream Soda Day

July 20: Fortune Cookie Day

July 21: National Ice Cream Day

July 21: National Junk Food Day

July 22: National Penuche Fudge Day

July 23: National Vanilla Ice Cream Day

July 24: National Tequila Day

July 25: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day

July 26: National Coffee Milkshake Day

July 27: National Crème Brûlée Day

July 27: National Scotch Day

July 28: National Milk Chocolate Day

July 29: Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day

July 29: National Lasagna Day

July 30: National Cheesecake Day

July 31: National Raspberry Cake Day

July 31: Cotton Candy Day

July 31: Jump for Jelly Beans Day

August 1: National Raspberry Cream Pie Day

August 2: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

August 3: National Watermelon Day

August 3: Grab Some Nuts Day

August 4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

August 5: National Waffle Day

August 5: National Oyster Day

August 6: National Root Beer Float Day

August 7: National Raspberries in Cream Day

August 8: National Zucchini Day

August 8: National Frozen Custard Day

August 9: National Rice Pudding Day

August 10: National Banana Split Day

August 10: National S’mores Day

August 11: National Raspberry Tart Day

August 12: Julienne Fries Day

August 13: National Filet Mignon Day

August 14: National Creamsicle Day

August 15: Julia Child’s Birthday

August 15: Lemon Meringue Pie Day

August 16: Bratwurst Day

August 16: National Rum Day

August 17: National Vanilla Custard Day

August 18: National Soft Ice Cream Day

August 19: Potato Day

August 19: Hot & Spicy Food Day

August 20: Lemonade Day

August 20: National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day

August 21: National Pecan Torte Day

August 22: National Spumoni Day

August 22: Eat a Peach Day

August 23: National Sponge Cake Day

August 24: National Peach Pie Day

August 25: Whiskey Sour Day

August 26: National Cherry Popsicle Day

August 27: National Pots de Crème Day

August 27: Banana Lover’s Day

August 28: National Cherry Turnover Day

August 29: More Herbs, Less Salt Day

August 29: Chop Suey Day

August 29: Lemon Juice Day

August 30: National Toasted Marshmallow Day

August 31: Eat Outside Day

August 31: National Trail Mix Day

September 1: National Cherry Popover Day

September 2: National Blueberry Popsicle Day

September 2: Labor Day (US)

September 3: National Welsh Rarebit Day

September 3: Birthday of Anna, Duchess of Bedford, Creator Of Afternoon Tea

September 4: National Macadamia Nut Day

September 5: National Cheese Pizza Day

September 6: National Coffee Ice Cream Day

September 7: National Acorn Squash Day

September 8: National Date Nut Bread Day

September 9: Wienerschnitzel Day

September 10: TV Dinner Day

September 11: National Hot Cross Bun Day

September 12: National Chocolate Milkshake Day

September 13: National Peanut Day

September 13: Snack A Pickle Time

September 14: National Cream Filled Donut Day

September 14: Eat a Hoagie Day

September 15: National Linguine Day

September 16: National Guacamole Day (and National Mexican Independence Day)

September 17: National Apple Dumpling Day

September 18: National Cheeseburger Day

September 19: National Butterscotch Pudding Day

September 20: National Rum Punch Day

September 21: International Banana Festival

September 21: National Pecan Cookie Day

September 22: National Ice Cream Cone Day

September 23: National White Chocolate Day

September 24: National Cherries Jubilee Day

September 25: Crab Meat Newburg Day

September 26: National Pancake Day

September 26: Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday

September 27: National Chocolate Milk Day

September 27: National Corned Beef Hash Day

September 28: Strawberry Cream Pie Day

September 28: Drink Beer Day

September 29: National Coffee Day

September 30: National Hot Mulled Cider Day

October 1: World Vegetarian Day

October 1: Pudding Season Begins

October 1: Homemade Cookies Day

October 2: National Fried Scallops Day

October 3: National Caramel Custard Day

October 4: National Taco Day

October 4: National Vodka Day

October 5: National Apple Betty Day

October 6: National Noodle Day

October 7: National Frappe Day

October 8: National Fluffernutter Day

October 8: National Pierogi Day

October 9: Moldy Cheese Day

October 9: Submarine-Hoagy-Hero-Grinder Day

October 10: National Angel Food Cake Day

October 11: National Sausage Pizza Day

October 12: National Gumbo Day

October 13: National Yorkshire Pudding Day

October 14: National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day

October 14: Southern Food Heritage Day

October 15: National Chicken Cacciatore Day

October 15: National Roast Pheasant Day

October 16: World Food Day

October 16: National Liqueur Day

October 17: National Pasta Day

October 17: Four Prunes Day

October 18: National Chocolate Cupcake Day

October 19: National Seafood Bisque Day

October 20: National Brandied Fruit Day

October 21: National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

October 21: Caramel Apple Day

October 22: National Nut Day

October 23: National Boston Cream Pie Day

October 23: National Canning Day

October 24: National Bologna Day

October 24: Good and Plenty Day

October 25: World Pasta Day

October 25: National Greasy Foods Day

October 26: Pumpkin Day

October 26: Pretzel Day

October 26: Mince Meat Pie Day

October 27: National Potato Day

October 27: American Beer Day

October 28: National Chocolate Day

October 28: Wild Foods Day

October 29: National Oatmeal Day

October 30: National Candy Corn Day

October 30: Buy a Doughnut Day

October 31: National Candy Apple Day

October 31: Trick or Treat for UNICEF Day

November 1: World Vegan Day

November 1: National Deep Fried Clams Day

November 1: National Vinegar Day

November 2: National Deviled Egg Day

November 3: National Sandwich Day

November 4: National Candy Day

November 5: National Doughnut Day

November 6: National Nachos Day

November 7: Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day

November 8: National Cappuccino Day

November 8: National Harvey Wallbanger Day

November 8: Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day

November 9: National Scrapple Day

November 10: National Vanilla Cupcake Day

November 11: National Sundae Day

November 12: National Pizza With Everything Day (Except Anchovies)

November 13: National Indian Pudding Day

November 14: National Guacamole Day

November 14: National Pickle Day

November 15: National Raisin Bran Cereal Day

November 15: National Bundt Cake Day

November 16: National Fast Food Day

November 17: National Baklava Day

November 17: Homemade Bread Day

November 18: National Vichyssoise Day

November 19: Carbonated Beverage with Caffeine Day

November 20: National Peanut Butter Fudge Day

November 20: Beaujolais Nouveau Day

November 21: Gingerbread Day

November 22: National Cashew Day

November 23: National Espresso Day

November 23: Eat a Cranberry Day

November 24: National Sardines Day

November 25: National Parfait Day

November 26: National Cake Day

November 27: National Bavarian Cream Pie Day

November 28: National French Toast Day

November 29: Chocolates Day

November 29: National Lemon Creme Pie Day

November 30: National Mousse Day

December 1: National Pie Day

December 1: Eat a Red Apple Day

December 2: National Fritters Day

December 3: National Apple Pie Day

December 4: National Cookie Day

December 5: Repeal (of Prohibition) Day

December 5: National Sacher Torte Day

December 6: National Gazpacho Day

December 6: Microwave Oven Day

December 7: National Cotton Candy Day

December 8: National Chocolate Brownie Day

December 9: National Pastry Day

December 10: National Lager Day

December 11: National Noodle Ring Day

December 12: National Cocoa Day

December 13: Ice Cream & Violins Day

December 14: National Bouillabaisse Day

December 15: National Cupcake Day

December 16: National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day

December 17: National Maple Syrup Day

December 18: National Roast Suckling Pig Day

December 19: National Hard Candy Day

December 20: National Fried Shrimp Day

December 20: National Sangria Day

December 21: National Hamburger Day

December 21: Kiwi Fruit Day (California)

December 22: National Date Nut Bread Day

December 23: National Pfeffernuesse Day

December 24: National Egg Nog Day

December 25: National Pumpkin Pie Day

December 26: National Candy Cane Day

December 27: National Fruit Cake Day

December 28: National Chocolate Candy Day

December 29: Pepper Pot Day

December 30: National Bicarbonate Of Soda Day

December 31: National Champagne Day


1 comment:

  1. You all inspire me! Daily! Thank you for putting this out there it is so important that people know that normal people can accomplish great things, it is so easy to get lost in the muck and forget that. I am so honored to be the friend of such awesome and strong women! :)

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