• National Taco Day

    A Playful October Feast October 4 is often playfully dubbed National Taco Day, a counterpart to Taco Tuesday and a celebration of one of the world’s most beloved handheld foods. […]

  • Mid-Autumn Festival

    When the Moon is at Its Brightest The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon […]

  • National Noodle Day

    A Strand That Connects Us All Few foods are as universally beloved as noodles. On October 6, National Noodle Day encourages us to twirl forks, slurp strands, and appreciate a […]

  • National Badger Day

    Celebrating the Bold and Burrowing Badger National Badger Day honors one of the most iconic and misunderstood animals of the northern hemisphere. Celebrated each year on October 6, the day aims to raise awareness of badgers, their habitats, and the challenges they face in the wild. With their stocky bodies, striking black-and-white stripes, and determined […]

  • National Fluffernutter Day

    A Sticky Taste of Childhood Childhood tastes linger long after we’ve grown, and few American sandwiches evoke nostalgia quite like the fluffernutter. National Fluffernutter Day, observed on October 8, pays sweet tribute to this gooey creation of peanut butter and marshmallow creme layered between slices of soft bread. Beloved by children and remembered fondly by […]

  • National Salmon Day

    A Fish Worth Celebrating Few fish inspire the kind of devotion that salmon does. On October 8, National Salmon Day pays tribute to this remarkable creature and to the culinary, cultural, and economic roles it plays. Salmon’s journey begins in cold, clean rivers and streams of the Northern Hemisphere. Pacific salmon species—chinook, coho, sockeye, chum, […]

  • National Pierogi Day

    Dumplings of October On October 8, dough is rolled, fillings are prepared, and pots of water come to a gentle boil in honor of National Pierogi Day. These half-moon dumplings—known as pierogi in Polish, varenyky in Ukrainian, and pirohy in Slovak—are beloved across Eastern Europe and have become a comforting staple in communities worldwide. While […]

  • International Beer and Pizza Day

    A Perfect Pairing for October Few pairings spark as much joy as an effervescent glass of beer alongside a hot, gooey slice of pizza. On October 9, International Beer and Pizza Day invites people across the globe to raise a pint and savor a slice in celebration of culinary chemistry and camaraderie. Together, these two […]

  • Submarine Hoagie Hero Grinder Day

    A Sandwich with Many Names If ever there were a sandwich with an identity crisis, it would be the long, crusty roll stuffed with cold cuts, cheese, and veggies that goes by an array of regional names. On October 9, Submarine Hoagie Hero Grinder Day celebrates this quintessentially American lunch in all its aliases and […]