Culinary Arts Month

This is an occasion that we can really get behind. July is Culinary Arts Month. Now if only we knew where to get some good recipes, we'd be cookin'! Just kidding, of course. CDKitchen is what's cookin' online!

National Hot Dog Month

Fireworks, Independence Day, hot dogs, and no snow! July has it all! The good ol' hot dog is honored each July for its special place in American cuisine.

National Ice Cream Month

July seems like a logical month to honor that universal favorite, ice cream. From floats, to ice cream sundaes, to ice cream cones and Eskimo pies, ice cream is the frozen confection that always satisfies in the summer heat!

National Picnic Month

The biggest day of the year for picnics in France is Bastille Day. In Italy, it's Easter. In the US, it's Independence Day. Fittingly, Americans have set aside the entire month of July to practice that time-honored tradition, the picnic!

National July Belongs To Blueberries Month

A versatile berry, used in everything from muffins to beverages. Make the most of fresh blueberries by celebrating National July Belongs to Blueberries Month!

National Baked Bean Month

July is National Baked Bean Month, which is fitting, as baked beans are the unofficial side dish of summer! Also, as an American contribution to the world culinary scene, beans make an especially appropriate accompaniment to your Fourth of July main dishes. CDK has so many baked bean recipes, they've got their own section!

Jul
1stNational Gingersnap Day

Spicy and sweet, gingersnaps are a great treat! Get recipes and info on these cookies for National Gingersnaps Day

Jul
2ndNational Anisette Day

Anisette, a licorice flavored liqueur, is commonly sipped in most of Europe's Latin countries. It's rising in popularity in Latin America, too. It must be catching on in the US also, as today is National Anisette Day!

Jul
3rdEat Beans Day

Jul
3rdNational Chocolate Wafer Day

You may think of chocolate wafers as mere snack cookies. But given that they're used in some two hundred recipes here on CDK, you'll agree that they're a food worthy of their own day of recognition! Chocolate wafers are often used as the main crust ingredient in cheesecakes, bars, pies, and parfaits.

Jul
4thNational Barbecue Day

The fact that National Barbecue Day falls on the Fourth of July is no coincidence. Barbecue (or barbeque, or BBQ) yourself some summer season's greetings with the help of CDK. Don't forget the sauce!

Jul
4thIndependence Day

What began as a solemn occasion in which the American colonies decided to part ways with their government overseas has evolved into a summer tradition of food, fireworks, and fun! Let CDK enhance your menu choices this Fourth. Happy Independence Day.

Jul
5thNational Apple Turnover Day

While turnovers can be either sweet or savory, apple turnovers are like delicious, individual-sized apple pies. With a flaky crust and a spiced apple filling, turnovers can be baked or fried. Either way, we're happy that it's National Apple Turnover Day!

Jul
6thNational Fried Chicken Day

Whether it's deep fried or pan fried, fried chicken is just plain good! It may be too fatty for frequent consumption. But it's certainly deserving of its own special day, National Fried Chicken Day!

Jul
7thNational Canned Luncheon Meat Day

Is there a food around that deserves a pat on the back more than canned luncheon meat? Canned luncheon meat was a real life saver in war-torn Europe after WWII as countries there tried to rebuild and to feed their people. And the good folks at Hormel Foods have had to put up with their trademark Spam product becoming a pejorative term for unwanted e-mail. So here's to you Spam, it's your special day!

Jul
7thNational Macaroni Day

Many people equate macaroni with pasta. But not all pasta is macaroni, of course. This hollow noodle made from grain has earned its place on our calendars, National Macaroni Day. Spaghetti-Who?

Jul
7thNational Strawberry Sundae Day

Jul
8thNational Milk Chocolate with Almonds Day

Creamy milk chocolate paired with crunchy almonds - it's a match made in heaven!

Jul
9thNational Sugar Cookie Day

Behold, the Sugar Cookie! From simple sugar sprinkles to dressed up for the holidays, this cookie is always a favorite. Which is why we're celebrating National Sugar Cookie Day!

Jul
10thNational Pina Colada Day

Jul
10thPick Blueberries Day

Jul
11thNational Blueberry Muffin Day

Yesterday was 'Pick Blueberries Day'. So today is National Blueberry Muffin Day, natch! Blueberry is the top variety of muffin. Enjoy some today!

Jul
12thNational Pecan Pie Day

Jul
13thNational French Fries Day

Whether you call them French fries, freedom fries, chips, or frites, this is one of the world's favorite ways to eat potatoes. It's no wonder that this wonderful fried staple has its own day of recognition. Happy National French Fries Day!

Jul
13thBeans and Franks Day

It's a great side dish for picnics. And it is peak picnicking season! Beans and franks go together like Sonny and Cher (er, well, you know what I mean). Check out our great recipes for this well loved dish!

Jul
14thNational Grand Marnier Day

Grand Marnier is an award-winning liqueur that is used in cocktails, pastries, and desserts like creme brulee. Its versatility and unique flavor have elevated it to honored status today in the US, National Grand Marnier Day.

Jul
15thNational Tapioca Pudding Day

Jul
16thNational Corn Fritters Day

A Southern specialty, corn fritters have managed major recognition today, National Corn Fritters Day. They're savory and filling and not hard to make. Why not give this delicious Dixie side dish a try?

Jul
17thNational Peach Ice Cream Day

Jul
18thNational Caviar Day

Delicacies like red or black caviar are meant for special occasions, like weddings, reunions, and your odd National Caviar Day. Spread some joy by spreading some caviar to mark this exotic food's special day.

Jul
19thNational Daiquiri Day

Ah, the ingredients of summer. Rum, lime juice, sugar and ice will make any heatwave more bearable, at least at the cocktail hour. Enjoy a Daiquiri on its special day!

Jul
20thNational Ice Cream Day

Jul
20thNational Lollipop Day

Americans love their food-on-a-stick. And today is set aside for that quintessential food treat with its own handle, the lollipop! They're cheap, delicious, and not just for kids! Remember Kojak?

Jul
20thNational Fortune Cookie Day

Little known in China, the fortune cookie is a virtual necessity following a Chinese dinner in America. What other treat offers vanilla, sugar, a crispy crunch, and words of wisdom? Aside from Bazooka bubble gum, no confection speaks our language like the 'Chinese' fortune cookie!

Jul
20thNational Hot Dog Day

Jul
21stNational Junk Food Day

Here's a special shout-out to chips, crackers, pretzels, cupcakes, soda pop, and all those cravings-inducing convenience foods that make America great and obese all at the same time. It's National Junk Food Day! Can you believe it?

Jul
21stNational Creme Brulee Day

A delicious custard sealed under a layer of caramelized sugar. Do we really need to say more?

Jul
22ndNational Penuche Day

Penuche is a sort of fudge made with brown sugar instead of regular sugar. Sometimes chopped pecans are added for a bit of texture. Is it a summertime food? Well, it isn't light and airy. But it doesn't require turning on the oven, either!

Jul
23rdNational Vanilla Ice Cream Day

Americans are the largest consumers of ice cream in the world (in more ways than one!). And what's their favorite choice among the thirty-one (and counting) ice cream flavors? That's right, vanilla! More than a quarter of all ice cream consumed in this country is vanilla ice cream. And so it is fitting that today is National Vanilla Ice Cream Day. How do you like them apples, chocolate?

Jul
24thNational Tequila Day

If you know the difference between blanco, reposado, and anejo, then this is a day for you to feel good. It's National Tequila Day!

Jul
25thNational Hot Fudge Sundae Day

National Hot Fudge Sundae Day could become a summer institution. Who doesn't enjoy this indulgent treat of cool ice cream, sweet hot fudge, and savory nuts or other toppings? CDK has recipes for sundaes, sundae cakes, even sundae pizza!

Jul
26thNational Coffee Milkshake Day

Do you like coffee? Do you like milkshakes? Well, apparently you're not the only one. Some influential people gathered together to have today proclaimed National Coffee Milkshake Day. Now you've officially seen everything.

Jul
27thNational Scotch Day

There are a number of legal requirements in Britain that must be met in order for Scotch whisky to be called 'Scotch.' It must be made in Scotland, for starters. And don't ever spell it 'whiskey.' Here in America, we salute those tradition-bound Scottish distillers by recognizing National Scotch Day! Are you on the rocks or neat?

Jul
28thNational Milk Chocolate Day

Dark and semi-sweet can eat their hearts out. And white chocolate? Don't get me started! Today is all about milk chocolate. Europeans may scoff at our taste in cocoa confections. But we Americans have proclaimed this National Milk Chocolate Day, with pride!

Jul
29thNational Lasagna Day

Layered wide noodles, cheese, tomato sauce, and more go into this beloved menu item. CDK offers lots of lasagna recipes, from traditional styles to way-out-there fare. You got your wish, Garfield. It's National Lasagna Day. You can stop sending those letters now.

Jul
30thNational Cheesecake Day

Cheesecake is a popular dessert worldwide. In America, it's made generally with cream cheese. Italians, on the other hand, might prepare it with Ricotta cheese. Traditional Swedes will use curdled milk to make cheesecake. For all its fans and varieties, today is National Cheesecake Day.

Jul
31stJump for Jelly Beans Day

The original gummy candy, jelly beans aren't just an Easter treat. Whether spiced or fruit flavored, jelly beans are good summer food too! It's July, and it's Jump for Jelly Beans Day! Not to be confused with Mexican jumping beans day.

Jul
31stNational Raspberry Cake Day

It's raspberry season in many parts of North America. Anyone who grows raspberries can tell you that this delicious tart fruit can pile up fast and ripen rapidly! What do to with all these raspberries? Let the calendar be your guide; today is National Raspberry Cake Day!