Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
TV Dinner Day
If you are hungry and in a hurry, go grab your fork! Sept. 10 is TV Dinner Day! History of the TV Dinner While there is some debate as to who actually invented the frozen, pre-cooked meal, Gerald Thomas, from C.A. Swanson & Sons, is often credited as the inventor of the TV dinner. After visiting the kitchens of the airline industry, Thomas noticed the single-compartment, aluminum trays used in airplane food. He designed a turkey-filled, three-compartment tray, perfect for ind
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Waffle Day
Aug. 24 is National Waffle Day. On this day back in 1869, Cornelius Swartwout received a patent on an invention that would forever change breakfast – the stove-top waffle iron. General Electric went on to produce the very first electric waffle iron years later, in 1911. Whether you prefer your waffle drenched in syrup, slathered with butter or plain, folks have been eating waffles for centuries. Traditionally served for breakfast, waffles are available in a wide variety of f
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Bratwurst Day
Besides National Rum Day and National Tell a Joke Day, Aug. 16 is also National Bratwurst Day, also referred to as Bratwurst Day. While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown, folks have been gobbling up these delicious “fried sausages” for centuries.Whether you prefer yours nice and plain, loaded with all the fixins and/or with a ginormous glass of beer, today is the perfect opportunity to whip up one or two bratwurst recipes and get your best ‘wurst’ on! #natio
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Creamsicle Day
Have you heard the "scoop?” A refreshing food holiday is here and Americans are in the “moood” to celebrate! And with summer winding down, now is it the perfect time to indulge in a cool and creamy treat to eat. Get ready to scream for ice cream! Aug. 14 is National Creamsicle Day in the U.S.A! Creamsicles Made out of vanilla ice cream covered with a layer of fruit-flavored ice, creamsicles are frozen ice cream treats we love to eat. These iconic treats are the perfect pick-
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Chicken Wing Day in the U.S.A!
When it comes to delicious food holidays, July 29 takes the cake! Not only is it National Lasagna Day, it's also National Chicken Wing Day! This annual food holiday that celebrates the popular appetizer perfect for parties, potlucks, sporting events and just about any other occasion. Chicken Wings History While wings are all the rage today, it wasn’t all that long ago when chicken wings were destined for the soup pot or considered throw-away meat. But the Anchor Bar in Buf
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Bagelfest Day
If you love the smell of fresh-baked bread, and who doesnt, it's your lucky day! July 26 is National Bagelfest Day, an annual food holiday celebrating those crunchy-on-the-outside yet chewy-on-the-inside bagels. It all started nearly 90 years ago when Harry Lender made bagels in his garage in Connecticut. Later, the “father of the frozen bagels” opened the first bagel bakery on the east coast. Today, the company owns the world’s largest bagel factory located in Mattoon, Illi
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National French Fries Day
If you’re in the mood for a tasty treat to eat, you’re in luck. Not only is July 13 National Bean ‘n’ Franks Day, it’s also National French Fries Day, also referred to as National French Fry Day. Did you know people have been enjoying the deep-fried potato strips for centuries? While the actual “inventor” is up for debate, fries are believed to date back to the 17th century. While “traditional” fries are thin strips of potatoes deep-fried in oil and sprinkled with salt, today
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
TV Dinner Day
If you are hungry and in a hurry, go grab your fork! Sept. 10 is TV Dinner Day! History of the TV Dinner While there is some debate as to who actually invented the frozen, pre-cooked meal, Gerald Thomas, from C.A. Swanson & Sons, is often credited as the inventor of the TV dinner. After visiting the kitchens of the airline industry, Thomas noticed the single-compartment, aluminum trays used in airplane food. He designed a turkey-filled, three-compartment tray, perfect for ind
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National I Love Food Day
When it comes to delicious food holidays, Sept. 9 takes the cake….and the ice cream….and the fries….and the juicy steak…..and the pasta! If you are a foodie - go grab your fork. It's National I Love Food Day, an annual occasion that celebrates one of life’s most enjoyable pleasures - food! Whether you have a hankerin’ for something sweet to eat, love to try new things, are a tried-and-true meat-and-potatoes kind of person, are a strict vegetarian or somewhere in-between, food
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Waffle Day
Aug. 24 is National Waffle Day. On this day back in 1869, Cornelius Swartwout received a patent on an invention that would forever change breakfast – the stove-top waffle iron. General Electric went on to produce the very first electric waffle iron years later, in 1911. Whether you prefer your waffle drenched in syrup, slathered with butter or plain, folks have been eating waffles for centuries. Traditionally served for breakfast, waffles are available in a wide variety of f
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Bratwurst Day
Besides National Rum Day and National Tell a Joke Day, Aug. 16 is also National Bratwurst Day, also referred to as Bratwurst Day. While the origins of this annual food holiday are unknown, folks have been gobbling up these delicious “fried sausages” for centuries.Whether you prefer yours nice and plain, loaded with all the fixins and/or with a ginormous glass of beer, today is the perfect opportunity to whip up one or two bratwurst recipes and get your best ‘wurst’ on! #natio
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Creamsicle Day
Have you heard the "scoop?” A refreshing food holiday is here and Americans are in the “moood” to celebrate! And with summer winding down, now is it the perfect time to indulge in a cool and creamy treat to eat. Get ready to scream for ice cream! Aug. 14 is National Creamsicle Day in the U.S.A! Creamsicles Made out of vanilla ice cream covered with a layer of fruit-flavored ice, creamsicles are frozen ice cream treats we love to eat. These iconic treats are the perfect pick-
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Watermelon Day
If you’re in the mood for a cool and refreshing treat to eat, go grab your spoon! Aug. 3 is National Watermelon Day!What could be better than enjoying a delicious bite of sweet and juicy watermelon during the dog days of summer? With hundreds of varieties, watermelons are actually related to the pumpkin, squash and cucumber family. Whether you eat it right off the vine, at a picnic, grilled on the barbecue or prefer to sip 'em in your favorite cocktail, watermelon is deliciou
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Chicken Wing Day in the U.S.A!
When it comes to delicious food holidays, July 29 takes the cake! Not only is it National Lasagna Day, it's also National Chicken Wing Day! This annual food holiday that celebrates the popular appetizer perfect for parties, potlucks, sporting events and just about any other occasion. Chicken Wings History While wings are all the rage today, it wasn’t all that long ago when chicken wings were destined for the soup pot or considered throw-away meat. But the Anchor Bar in Buf
Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
National Bagelfest Day
If you love the smell of fresh-baked bread, and who doesnt, it's your lucky day! July 26 is National Bagelfest Day, an annual food holiday celebrating those crunchy-on-the-outside yet chewy-on-the-inside bagels. It all started nearly 90 years ago when Harry Lender made bagels in his garage in Connecticut. Later, the “father of the frozen bagels” opened the first bagel bakery on the east coast. Today, the company owns the world’s largest bagel factory located in Mattoon, Illi
