Tag: Food Day

August 18th is National Fajita Day and the delicious dish has come a long way since its invention. Fajitas are thought to be invented in the early 1930s by Mexican cowboys in Texas, who received throwaway cuts of beef as part of their payment for their job. As a result of this, they learned how to cook and season these cuts of beef, usually over an ...

National Ice Cream Day originated in 1948 and originally lasted a whole month! The 31-day occasion was proposed by President Ronald Reagan as a way of boosting dairy production post-war in America, and since then has taken off as a global celebration. The history of ice cream is obscure, with some sources citing the frozen dessert as far back as ...

National Vegetarian Week is typically celebrated on the third week of May to promote a vegetarian diet and a plant-based lifestyle. This year, Vegetarian Week will be held between the 15th to 21st of May and will have a clear focus on the climate crisis and how introducing more vegetarian meals into our diet can have a great impact on our carbon ...

National Tea Day is surely the most British day of the year. Every year the nation shares its love of tea through exciting events, fun and of course, quintessential British Afternoon Tea. From trying new flavours of tea, to celebrating with friends and loved ones, there’s plenty to get excited about on this tea-riffic day! Whether ...

International Waffle Day is a time-honoured tradition that people around the world look forward to every year. With its origins coming from Sweden where it’s known as Våffeldagen, International Waffle Day is celebrated on 25th March. Whether you’re a fan of the heart shaped Swedish waffles, the classic Belgian waffles, or ...