P erhaps you think it’s silly to celebrate Lemon Cream Pie Day? In the U.S. they don’t think so, on the contrary. ey’ve designated dates for national holidays celebrating food, so why don’t you also have some fun and raise a toast to nachos, doughnuts or His Majesty the sandwich? Here are some tasty reasons for celebrations in November. 2 nd November: Devilled Egg Day Love them or hate them, this picnic staple has its very own day in November. ey make an easy appe- tiser, side dish or snack. Try cooking up a few di erent recipes to celebrate the day. 4 th November: Candy Day If you have a sweet tooth, America’s National Can- dy Day is the holiday for you. is day gives you the perfect excuse to eat some leftovers. You can try a ho- me-made candy recipe for an extra special treat. 5 th November: Doughnut Appreciation Day Although the origin of the doughnut is hotly deba- ted, basic doughnuts—or rings of fried dough— rst began appearing in literature in the mid-19 th century, and they’ve only got better since then. Try your do- ughnuts frosted, stu ed with marshmallows, or even topped with bacon. 6 th November: Nachos Day Sometimes topped only with cheese, while someti- mes loaded and sometimes spicy, one thing is for certa- in: nachos are always decadent and delicious. Make so- me with your favourite toppings to indulge in the day. 14 th November: Pickle Day Nothing adds saltiness, texture and crunch to a sandwich like the perfect pickled gherkin. And if you’re a lover of these pickled baby cucumbers, this is your day. Toss sliced pickles in cornmeal and deep-fry them, then dip them in a spicy aioli sauce. 17 th November: Bread Day e aroma of freshly baked bread is totally intoxi- cating. While making home-made bread might seem a little intimidating, it’s actually quite simple. Try your hand at baking a loaf of simple white bread. 25 th November: Parfait Day Celebrate this delicious French dessert on National Parfait Day. A parfait is a tasty treat that includes layers of fruit, yogurt, or ice cream. It is typically served in a tall glass, ensuring that the layers are quite distinct. 29 th November: Lemon Cream Pie Day You might be a lover of other pies, but this day is all about lemon cream pie. Learn how to make this tangy dessert that’s both sweet and refreshing at the same time.
PECULIAR NATIONAL DAYS IN NOVEMBER In honour of sweets, sandwiches and nachos Always try to find a convenient excuse for a celebration, especially when the days are growing shorter and the weather’s getting colder. Apart from family celebrations, you can also join the Americans, who celebrate various tasty delicacies during this month
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