May National Food Holidays Worth Celebrating

We’re halfway through Autumn in Sydney and it’s starting to feel more autumnal. The days are getting shorter and darker, the weather is getting cooler and the leaves are turning crimsons, reds and burnt oranges. This means lots of hearty meals, baking and warming drinks.

The foodie calendar for May though is pretty eventful and exciting with an incredible number of food days to look forward to. I particularly can’t wait for National Chocolate Truffle Day on 2^nd May, National Shrimp Day on 9^th May and National Cheese Souffle Day on 18^th May and that’s only a few!

Some of my favourite May national food days that I am most looking forward to include the following:

National Crepe Suzette Day (6^th May)

Crepe Suzettes, one of my absolute favourite desserts! There’s nothing like dining at a French restaurant and watching the waiting staff prepare the Crepes Suzettes at the table and seeing them flambeed in front of you. Caramelised sauce with orange juice and liqueur – delicious!

Moscato Day (9^th May)

Anyone for Moscato? Although I love to enjoy this sweet wine more in the summer, I can literally drink Moscato throughout the year especially pre-dinner. Its sweet taste makes this super drinkable and extremely moreish. Browns Brothers Moscato is a particular favourite of mine, but if you’re on a budget, the Moscato from Aldi is a cheap, but delicious alternative!

National Apple Pie Day (13^th May)

Who loves apple pie? Another great dessert to enjoy in the cooler months, especially when plenty of spice and cinnamon is used. I love to have my apple pie warm with vanilla ice cream or double cream spooned on top.

National Quiche Lorraine Day (20th May)

Quiche Lorraine…mmm one of my absolute weaknesses! Although quiches are nice warm, I actually prefer them cold with a potato salad or as they are. They are great to have with cold deli meats, a green salad, baby tomatoes and cheese.                                                                                                         

1^st May

• National Chocolate Parfait Day

2^nd May

• National Chocolate Truffle Day

3^rd May

• National Raspberry Popover Day
• National Raspberry Tart Day
• National Chocolate Custard Day
• Lemonade Day

4^th May

• National Candied Orange Peel Day
• National Homebrew Day
• National Hoagie Day

5^th May

• National Enchilada Day

6^th May

• National Crepe Suzette Day
• No Diet Day
• Beverage Day

7^th May

• National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
• Cosmopolitan Day

8^th May

• National Coconut Cream Pie Day
• Buckfast Day

9^th May

• National Shrimp Day
• National Foodies Day*
• Moscato Day

10^th May

• National Liver and Onions Day

11^th May

• National “Eat What You Want” Day

12^th May

• National Nutty Fudge Day

13^th May

• National Apple Pie Day
• National Fruit Cocktail Day
• International Hummus Day
• World Cocktail Day

14^th May

• National Brioche Day
• National Buttermilk Biscuit Day

15^th May

• National Chocolate Chip Day
• World Whisky Day

16^th May

• National Barbecue Day

17^th May

• National Cherry Cobbler Day
• Pinot Grigio Day
• World Baking Day

18^th May

• National Cheese Souffle Day
• I love Reese’s Day
• No Dirty Dishes Day

19^th May

• National Devil’s Food Cake Day

20^th May

• National Quiche Lorraine Day
• National Pick Strawberries Day

21^st May

• National Strawberries and Cream Day
• Pizza Party Day
• International Tea Day

22^nd May

• National Vanilla Pudding Day

23^rd May

• National Taffy Day

24^th May

• National Escargot Day

25^th May

• National Brown-Bag-It Day
• National Wine Day

26^th May

• National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
• National Cherry Dessert Day

27^th May

• National Italian Beef Day
• National Grape Popsicle Day

28^th May

• National Brisket Day
• Hamburger Day

29^th May

• National Biscuit Day

30^th May

• National Mint Julep Day

31st May

• National Macaroon Day

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