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May 2015
National Brisket Day
Brisket...it's what's for dinner.
Find out more »National Coq Au Vin Day
Coq Au Vin (Rooster/Cock with Wine) is a French dish made by braising a chicken in wine, lardons, mushrooms and sometimes garlic.
Find out more »Paperclip Day
We are on a roll this week with office supplies, but who can discredit the simple workhorse capabilities of the humble paperclip? And if you think a paperclip can't change your life, read this story about how one red paperclip did just that for one Canadian man. Or watch this 20/20 youtube video.
Find out more »Castleton Garland Day
"In the town of Castleton in the Derbyshire Peak District. The Garland King, on horseback, and covered to the waist in a heavy, bell-shaped floral garland, leads a procession through the town." - Per Wikipedia. The garland is said to represent the oak tree in which King Charles II hid after the battle of Worchester in 1660. There is quite the custom that surrounds the ceremony.
Find out more »National Mint Julep Day
A Mint Julep is a mixed drink made with Bourbon (or some other spirit), water, crushed or shaved ice, and fresh mint.
Find out more »National Macaroon Day
This is the Macaroon not the French Macaron. The Macaroon is a coconutty cake like treat sometimes dipped in chocolate.
Find out more »June 2015
Dare Day
Will you make a dare or take a dare? How much of a daredevil are you?
Find out more »Flip a Coin Day
Today is a day to let the coin decide. Giving a gift today? Why not give an interesting coin to celebrate every year on this day!
Find out more »Children’s Day
On this day midway between Mother's and Father's Day is Childrens Day. Its a good day to celebrate the children in your life, have a discussion about your family plan or even act like one yourself! Just no whining or temper tantrums, please?
Find out more »Rocky Road Day
A classic ice cream flavor containing chocolate ice cream, marshmallows and nuts is the flavor of the day today! I don't need to tell you how to celebrate this one. Yum!
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