Happy New Year! It’s a brand new year, which means 365 days of different food festivities and holidays. Here’s what going on in January 2020 in the food world.
January Month Long Holidays: (Sorted Alphabetically)
- National Candy Month
- National Egg Month
- National Fiber Focus Month
- National Meat Month
- National Oatmeal Month
- National Soup Month
- National Wheat Bread Month
January 2020 Daily Holidays: (Sorted by Date)
- Apple Gifting Day: Jan 1
- National Buffet Day: Jan 2
- National Cream Puff Day: Jan 2
- Fruitcake Toss Day: Jan 2
- National Chocolate Covered Cherry Day – Jan 3
- National Spaghetti Day – Jan 4
- National Whipped Cream Day – Jan 5
- Apple Tree Day – Jan 6
Here is a delicious recipes from Royal Caribbean cruises for Apple Delight cupcakes. - National Bean Day -Jan 6
- National Shortbread Day – Jan 6
- National Tempura Day – Jan 7
- National English Toffee Day – Jan 8
- National Apricot Day – Jan 9
- National Cassoulet Day – Jan 9
- Bittersweet Chocolate Day – Jan 10
- National Oysters Rockefeller Day – Jan 10
- National Hot Toddy Day – Jan 11
Check out an Irish Hot Toddy recipe, as well as other traditional drinks from around the world. - National Milk Day – Jan 11
- Curried Chicken Day – Jan 12
- National Marzipan Day – Jan 12
- National Glazed Donut Day – Jan 12
- National Peach Melba Day – Jan 13
- National Gluten Free Day
- National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day – Jan 14
- National Bagel Day – Jan 15
Bagels are popular in the U.S., but often not found when traveling in other countries. Check out our post on Breakfast around the world. - Strawberry Ice Cream Day – Jan 15
- International Hot & Spicy Food Day – Jan 16
- National Quinoa Day – Jan 16
- National Fig Newton Day – Jan 16
- Peking Duck Day – Jan 18
- National Gourmet Coffee Day – Jan 18
Have you ever tried some lemon in your espresso? Read more about How the World Drinks Coffee. - National Popcorn Day – Jan 19
- National Cheese Lover’s Day – Jan 20
- National Granola Bar Day – Jan 21
- New England Clam Chowder Day – Jan 21
- National Blonde Brownie Day – Jan 22
- National Pie Day – Jan 23
- National Peanut Butter Day – Jan 24
- Lobster Thermidor Day – Jan 24
- National Irish Coffee Day – Jan 25
- National Peanut Brittle Day – Jan 26
- National Pistachio Day – Jan 26
- Chocolate Cake Day – Jan 27
- National Blueberry Pancake Day – Jan 28
Pancake around the world talks about different ingredients that are used to make this delicious breakfast treat. - National Corn Chip Day – Jan 29
- National Croissant Day – Jan 30
- National Hot Chocolate Day – Jan 31
It’s still cold in many places. One of the easiest ways to host a get together is a hot chocolate bar. - National Brandy Alexander Day – Jan 31
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