National Food Holidays in May

May is well known for Memorial Day, but what about other holidays? There is actually a holiday for every single day of the month. These national food holidays are not only fun to celebrate, but a great excuse to make delicious foods. Read on to get ideas on how to celebrate these fantastic food holidays.

National Chocolate Parfait Day May 1: This food holiday is very easy to celebrate. Just make a parfait using pieces of brownies, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce.

National Truffles Day May 2: On this food holiday, you can either prepare homemade truffles or visit your local candy shop.

National Raspberry Tart Day May 3: This food holiday is perfect for summer. Just use a pre-baked tart shell and fill it with a sweetened cream cheese, raspberry jam, and fresh raspberries.

National Homebrew Day May 4: If you love beer, why not make your own? You can find kits and recipe online.

National Chocolate Custard Day May 5: While pudding mixes are delicious, why not take the time to make homemade chocolate custard?

International No Diet Day May 6: After all those days of being on your best behavior, why not celebrate this food holiday to its fullest? The best way to do this is to create a dessert buffet.

National Roast Leg of Lamb Day May 7: While Memorial Day revolves around barbeques; you can still enjoy a large holiday meal. Just serve roast leg of lamb and all those great side dishes.

National Empañada Day May 8: On this delightful food holiday, why not visit an authentic Mexican restaurant?

National Butterscotch Brownie Day May 9: Everyone loves brownies. On this food holiday, shake things up with butterscotch brownies.

National Shrimp Day May 10: The warm summer months are the perfect time for seafood. Fry up some shrimp and serve with homemade hushpuppies and French fries.

Eat What You Want Day May 11: Okay, this month does go a little overboard. But, this is still a fun food holiday to celebrate.

National Nutty Fudge Day May 12: This is another great reason to visit your local candy shop.

National Fruit Cocktail Day May 13: Finally, a food holiday that is healthy. Enjoy it to its fullest.