July National Food Holidays Worth Celebrating

July might be ice cream month, picnic month and horseradish month (roast beef anyone?), but it is also full of some amazing food days that will get you licking your lips and your tummies rumbling. From National Apple Turnover Day on 5^th July to Chocolate Day on 7^th July, you can also look forward to some delicious drinks including National Mojito Day (11^th July), National Daiquiri Day (19^th July) and Scotch Whisky Day (27^th July).

Some of my other favourite July food days include:

National Barbecue Day (4^th July)

I absolutely love a BBQ and moving to Australia means that there’s always an excuse to BBQ your favourite meat, fish and seafood, whether it’s the height of summer or the middle of winter. Warm up with some steaks, corn on the cob, sausages, burgers, chicken and veg sticks or kebabs on the hot flames and pair it with your favourite salads, bread rolls and more for the ultimate winter feast.

National Blueberry Muffin Day (11^th July)

Anyone for a delicious blueberry muffin for breakfast or afternoon treat? I absolutely love blueberry muffins, particularly as they tend to be a lot juicier and moist compared to chocolate chip ones. I particularly love them when they come out straight from the oven and you can enjoy them warm, with a milkshake, fresh juice or delicious cup of tea. The perfect way to start the day.

Mac and Cheese Day (14^th July)

You honestly can’t beat mac and cheese, particularly in the middle of winter. It’s the ultimate hearty winter meal – don’t think of the carbs! I love mine with at least four cheeses to get that tasty bite with a thick crust on top, but all gooey inside. I usually make mine with bacon, but you could try it with cauliflower too or sausages, maybe lobster if you’re feeling lavish. Add some truffle oil for silky, cheese heaven!

National Ice Cream Day (18^th July)

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream…even in winter! I absolutely love vanilla ice cream (also celebrated this month on 23^rd July), rum and raisin and hokey pokey (thank you New Zealand!). Chocolate chip or salted caramel are also pretty good too. Whatever your favourite, make sure you grab a cup or cone and celebrate, or simply enjoy a scoop or two on waffles instead!

Wine and Cheese Day (25^th July)

Did someone say wine and cheese? Two of my absolute favourite things paired together on one day – hell yes! You honestly can’t beat a good wine and cheese night full of creamy brie, vintage cheddar, smoked cheese, chilli cheese, bitey blues and everything in-between! Basically, you will see me in cheese heaven with a selection of crackers, deli meats, nuts, dried fruit, smoked salmon and more to accompany this scrumptious cheese and wine fest!

International Chicken Wing Day (29^th July)

Another one of my favourites...chicken wings! The absolute best entrée, sharing side or just enjoy it all to yourself as a main meal with a kilo of wings! I love mine crispy on the outside, but juicy on the inside, preferably covered in some sort of paprika, cajun spices and hot sauce on top. I also love them with blue cheese or Jack Daniel’s sauce! Bring me a bucket of chicken wings and I’ll be your best friend as I still haven’t quite perfected cooking them at home without deep frying them! (Apparently though the air fryer works a treat – I guess I’ll just have to experiment even more to find out!).

1^st July

• Gingersnap Day
• Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day

2^nd July

• Anisette Day

3^rd July

• Eat Beans Day
• Chocolate Wafer Day

4^th July

• National Barbecue Day
• Caesar Salad Day
• Independence from Meat Day
• Jackfruit Day
• Spareribs Day

5^th July

• National Apple Turnover Day

6^th July

• National Fried Chicken Day

7^th July

• National Strawberry Sundae Day
• National Macaroni Day
• Chocolate Day

8^th July

• National Chocolate with Almonds Day

9^th July

• National Sugar Cookie Day
• Kebab Day

10^th July

• National Pina Colada Day
• ‘Pick Blueberries’ Day
• Teddy Bear Picnic Day

11^th July

• National Blueberry Muffin Day
• National Mojito Day

12^th July

• National Pecan Pie Day

13^th July

• National French Fry Day
• Beef Tallow Day

14^th July

• National Grand Marnier Day
• Mac & Cheese Day

15^th July

• National Tapioca Pudding Day
• National Gummy Worm Day
• Hot Dog Day
• Orange Chicken Day

16^th July

• National Corn Fritter Day
• Fresh Spinach Day

17^th July

• National Peach Ice Cream Day

18^th July

• National Caviar Day
  
• National Ice Cream Day

19^th July

• National Daiquiri Day

20^th July

• National Ice Cream Sundae Day
• National Lollipop Day
• Fortune Cookie Day

21^st July

• National Crème Brûlée Day
• National Junk Food Day
• Lamington Day

22^nd July

• National Penuche Fudge Day
• Mango Day

23^rd July

• National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
• Peanut Butter and Chocolate Day
• Sprinkle Day

24^th July

• National Tequila Day
• Drive-Thru Day

25^th July

• National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
• Wine and Cheese Day

26^th July

• National Bagelfest
• National Coffee Milkshake Day

27^th July

• Scotch Whisky Day
• Chicken Finger Day

28^th July

• National Milk Chocolate Day
• National Hamburger Day

29^th July

• National Lasagna Day
• International Chicken Wing Day
• Chilli Dog Day

30^th July

• National Cheesecake Day

31^st July

• National Raspberry Cake Day
• National Cotton Candy Day

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