International Beer and Pizza Day, or simply Beer and Pizza Day, is an official food holiday that was founded by Beer & Pizza superfan Nick Saulino in 2016. Celebrated each year on October 9th during what is, probably not coincidentally National Pizza Month as well as Oktoberfest, International Beer and Pizza Day pays homage to […]
October is, among other things, National Applejack month. In truth, fall is Applejack’s season and has been for some time. Does that sound ridiculous? Absolutely. But by virtue of being a “melting pot,” a (usually) amicable blending of the many varied cultures that make up our history as a nation, we get very few things […]
October is National Apple Month! National With all the wild and far-reaching foodie holidays, the simple Apple Month is the only national, generic apple promotion in the United States. Originally founded in 1904 as National Apple Week, it was expanded to the entire month of October because, well, apples are sweet, delicious, nutritious, and in […]
October brings with it cooler days … well, usually anyway. And that creates a desire for warm, comforting foods. Like soups and stews. And chili. Which is why it’s lucky for us that October is also National Chili Month! Who created this entire month devoted to the hearty goodness that is chili? No clue. It […]
Late Thursday evening, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Perry, Florida, along the state’s panhandle. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), it hit with wind speeds of up to 140 miles per hour, making it a Category 4 storm and ranking among “the most powerful to strike the United States.” Its path of destruction […]
Even if you’re over it before it begins, you can’t deny that nothing says “Fall” more than the sweet aroma of Pumpkin Spice. So there’s no better way to start off the month of October than National Pumpkin Spice Day on the 1st. Now, everyone has heard of pumpkin spice, but do you know what […]
In September, history was made when Taco Bell secured National Day Calendar’s official blessing to move National Taco Day, previously on October 4, to the first Tuesday of October, permanently. After hearing fans’ callouts on National Taco Day not landing on Taco Tuesday, Taco Bell and National Day Calendar had no other choice but to […]
Need a quick source of caffeine? Nespresso has a new grab-and-go coffee option that’s not only convenient, but also comes with a sweet surprise. As Food & Wine reports, just in time for National Coffee Day on September 29 and International Coffee Day on October 1, the brand announced its first-ever ready-to-drink canned beverage, the Nespresso […]
Key West is known for picturesque sunsets, roaming roosters, and of course, the famous Key Lime Pie. But did this delicious dessert really originate in Key West? New York City website Gothamist reports that there is an ongoing controversy surrounding the origins of the beloved lime tart. It all started when Stella Parks published her cookbook, BraveTart: Iconic […]
Pumpkin spice season is so last month. If you haven’t noticed by the plethora of Halloween-themed merch filling your local store shelves, Candy Season has begun! It’s the glorious time from fall all the way until New Year’s when you can eat as many sweets as you like in the name of Halloween, Christmas, and […]