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December 25, 2020 -- "Kiss the Cook" Day
Merry Christmas !!!!
December 24, 2020 -- Egg Nog Day
Puerto Rican Coconut Eggnog by epicurious.com
December 23, 2020 -- Bake Day
17 Organizations Helping Revive Restaurants
December 22, 2020 -- Date Nut Bread Day
December 21, 2020 -- French Fried Shrimp Day
Holiday Gift Idea: Canyon Madness Ranch Opens April 2021. Far removed from big city lights, Canyon Madness Ranch announces the launch of a luxury ranch set on 14,000 acres of outdoor adventure paradise amongst the geographic majesty of northeastern New Mexico. Opening to guests for the first time in April 2021, the ranch provides thrilling equestrian pursuits, firearm-related sports, and an incredible range of wilderness activities, from archery to hiking to river kayaking and more.
December 20, 2020 -- Sangria Day
December 19, 2020 -- Oatmeal Muffin Day
Sally's Place Recipe: Oatmeal Tea Muffins
December 18, 2020 -- Roast Suckling Pig Day
Holiday Gift Idea: 26 Children’s Books to Nourish Growing Minds
December 17, 2020 -- Maple Syrup Day
Map of each state's favorite Christmas treat. You can see each state’s favorite here:
https://www.zippia.com/advice/favorite-christmas-treat/
December 16, 2020 -- Chocolate Covered Anything Day
Sally's Place Chocolate Recipes
December 15, 2020 -- Gingerbread Latte Day
Holiday Travel Idea: the Skunk Train in Mendocino County offers daily holiday trains running December 18 through 23. Skunk Train, 100 W. Laurel Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437, 707-964-6371 (Fort Bragg Depot) and 299 E Commercial St, Willits, CA 95490, 707-964-6371 (Willits Depot), www.skunktrain.com.
December 14, 2020 -- Biscuits and Gravy Day
Holiday Gift Idea: Still Looking For The Perfect Last Minute Holiday Gifts? Bel Lavoro produces all natural, organic, olive-leaf based teas and olive oil. This year, to celebrate the holidays, Bel Lavoro introduces Steep Echo Tea’s “Home for the Holidays” Gift Box featuring three of Steep Echo’s blends with limited-edition recipe cards and “Artful Harvest” from CUT1886 – an art-inspired fundraiser for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County.
December 13, 2020 -- Popcorn String Day
Holiday Gift Idea: Niman Ranch holiday bundles for brunch, family dinner or holiday dinner. Delivered to your door. Shop now.
December 12, 2020 -- Cocoa Day
December 11, 2020 -- Have a Bagel Day
Happy Hanukkah!
December 10, 2020 -- Lager Day
Holiday Gift Idea: Christmas Morning Breakfast Gift Basket and many other baskets including meat and cheese, beer, champagne and truffles, and red wines.
December 9, 2020 -- Pastry Day
Holiday Gift Idea:This Chili-Shaped Smartphone Accessory Can Measure a Pepper's Spiciness
December 8, 2020 -- Brownie Day
Holiday Wines: CK Mondavi and Family Gets Merry with New Partnerships and Pairings: Mondavi family recipes are available here with complete with specific wines pairings.
December 7, 2020 -- Cotton Candy Day
Holiday Gift Idea: Dried Figs, finalmente from Gustiamo: Fagottino is Italian for bundle. Santomiele Dried Fig Fagottino is a traditional bundle of sweets from Cilento, in Campania. Look at Signora Rosetta at work, that's the exact way they make every single one of these fig fagottini, carefully by hand.
December 6, 2020 -- Gazpacho Soup Day
Sally's Gazpacho Soup Recipe
December 5, 2020 -- Comfort Food Day
The Most Popular Breads in the U.S: (Hint: banana bread during Covid)
December 4, 2020 -- Cookie Day
Holiday Gift Idea: SRSLY Chocolates in Taylor, Texas: December's Chocolate Club: Juniper & Pine Nut and Salted Caramel. Click here to order.
December 3, 2020 -- Peppermint Latte Day
Holiday Gift Idea: Rachael Ray's Create Delicoious 12.5 inch Deep Skillet with Helper Handles; Hard-Anodized; in various colors; $49.99. This large skillet can handle lots of kitchen jobs!
December 2, 2020 -- Fritters Day
Ten Apple Varieties Once Thought Extinct Rediscovered in Pacific Northwes
December 1, 2020 -- Fried Pie Day
Holiday Gift Idea: Vitamix Immersion Blender A powerful motor. One-handed operation. Five speeds. An innovative, no-scratch bell guard. And more.
November 30, 2020 -- Mousse Day
Sally's Recipe for Chocolate Mousse Pie
November 29, 2020 -- Rice Cake Day
Christmas Candy Map 2020 - Most Popular by State
November 28, 2020 -- French Toast Day
The Ten Best Books About Food of 2020 by Smithsonian Magazine.
November 27, 2020 -- Bavarian Cream Pie Day
Holidays in Yountville 2020--The Brightest Town in the Napa Valley. Enjoy the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WX6P9NLFfY
November 26, 2020 -- Cake Day
Holiday Gift Idea: New French Wine Class by Pascale Bernasse
November 25, 2020 -- Eat with a Friend Day
Why You Won't See Pudding on the Thanksgiving Table, from smithsonianmag.com.
November 24, 2020 -- Sardine's Day
Holiday Gift Idea: Grandparents & Grandkids TABLE TOPICS: Questions to Start Great Conversations. A new edition to the over 35 current topics. In Spanish and travel sizes too.
November 23, 2020 -- Espresso Day
Thanksgiving Foods: Thanksgiving for Babies by Leena D. Saini.
November 22, 2020 -- Cashew Day
Thanksgiving Foods: Fried Turkey by Susan and Brian Matthews.
November 21, 2020 -- Cranberry Day
Thanksgiving Foods: Wild Birds Tamed by Betty Fussell.
November 20, 2020 -- Peanut Butter Fudge Day
This Chili-Shaped Smartphone Accessory Can Measure a Pepper's Spiciness from smithsonianmag.com.
November 19, 2020 -- Macchiato Day
Caffè macchiato, sometimes called espresso macchiato, is an espresso coffee drink with a small amount of milk, usually foamed.
November 18, 2020 -- Apple Cider Day
Flourish Chocolate: Join Chocolatier Holly Peterson & Vintner Cyril Chappellet for an engaging chocolate and wine tasting experience; Thursday, December 3rd at 4:30 pm PDT. Purchase wine and chocolate tasting kit here.
November 17, 2020 -- Baklava Day
Sally's Place Greek Recipe: Baklava, a phyllo dough favorite.
November 16, 2020 -- Fast Food Day
Need I say more?
November 15, 2020 -- Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day
2021 Good Food Awards Finalists: Good Food Award Winners will be announced on Friday, January 22, 2021 in a virtual Awards Ceremony broadcast across the country that offers a behind-the-scenes look inside the Winners’ kitchens and farms. For tickets, click here.
November 14, 2020 -- Pickle Appreciation Day
Sally's Place Pickle Recipe: Green Mango Pickle
November 13, 2020 -- Indian Pudding Day
Indian Pudding Recipe by epicurious.com.
November 12, 2020 -- National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
Three-Star Michelin Chef David Kinch Journeys to France to Collaborate with Legendary French Chefs in A CHEF'S VOYAGE coming to Apple TV, iTunes & Amazon Prime November 24.
November 10, 2020 -- Vanilla Cupcake Day
College Students Recycle Waste into Sustainable Fertilizer for Rural Farmers by foodtank.com.
November 9, 2020 -- Greek Yogurt Day
Turkey Farmers Scramble to Meet Need for Smaller Thanksgiving Birds by smithsonianmag.com.
November 8, 2020 -- Cappuccino Day
Sally's Place Coffee Article: From Cappuccino to Frappuccino: Elaine Labalme seems to know a thing or two about coffee. She sets out to uncover the meaning behind all those coffee house "buzz" words.
November 7, 2020 -- Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
Mozzarella Cheese Company: Theirr Tasty Trio of Holiday Spreadables Will Put Your Thanksgiving Feast Over the Top: Dolce Habanero with sweet Apricots and fresh Habaneros (spicy); Crescenza (delicate and smooth with a gently tart flavor) with roasted Garlic and fresh Chives; and Goat Cheese laced with fresh Tarragon, Thyme and Basil. New for 2020!
November 6, 2020 -- Nachos Day
2021 Napa Truffle Festival is being postponed. For updated information, click here.
November 5, 2020 -- Chinese Take-out Day
Sally's Place Chinese Recipes by Dorothy Huang. Over 40 recipes.
November 4, 2020 -- Candy Day
Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar Join City of Hope's Virtual Harvest Festival Ball: November 7th @ 6:30 p.m. PT. For information, click here.
November 3, 2020 -- Sandwich Day
Travel Update: here is a list of counries that have fully re-opened in the last few weeks and are allowing Americans to visit: Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Ghana.
November 2, 2020 -- Deviled Egg Day
The Town of Yountville, California Announces Holidays in Yountville 2020: from November 22 through January 1, 2021, the Town of Yountville becomes the “Brightest Town in Napa Valley” during Holidays in Yountville, six weeks of holiday-related events, activities and shopping in the heart of the Napa Valley.
November 1, 2020 -- Bison Day
With over 60 locations in 16 states, Moe's Original BBQ Launches Thanksgiving Holiday Menus. Serving Alabama-style BBQ since 1988, Moe's offers an award-winning smoked menu that features pulled pork, turkey, chicken, ribs, and wings as well as fish and fried shrimp selections.
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