29: The Fun and Follies of Food Holidays

Waffles for breakfast, cheesecake for dessert, and maybe some surprise zucchini on your neighbor's porch? 

This episode delves into the delightful and sometimes bewildering world of national food holidays. We are exploring the origins of these quirky traditions., and embracing the pure joy of indulging in a themed feast. 

Get ready for a lighthearted but insightful look at the holidays that unite us all: food holidays!

Explore more with these resources and links mentioned in the episode:



• The Story Behind National Food Holidays (https://www.pastemagazine.com/food/th...)
• 2024 Food Holidays (https://juleeho.com/food-marketing-bl...)
• Pi Day recipe roundup (https://bigflavorstinykitchen.com/pi-...)
• Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Night (https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/n...) (August 8th) 
• Ratatouille recipe (https://smittenkitchen.com/2007/07/ra...) to use up your garden bounty 
• Candy corn (https://amzn.to/3xs4YPN)
• Harvest candy corn (https://amzn.to/4bcXCgT) blend with pumpkins 
• North Carolina State Fair (https://www.ncstatefair.org/)
• Kong Dog Korean corn dog restaurant (https://kongdog.us/)  
• Food on a Stick cookbooks (https://amzn.to/4b6y5a8)
• Pasta Salad Skewers with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette (https://bigflavorstinykitchen.com/pas...)
• Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day (https://nationaltoday.com/cheese-sacr...) (July 29th) 
• Humane Mouse Traps (https://amzn.to/3JRTSGp)


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