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Food holidays have been invented by trade or marketing groups that want to promote and sell that food. Promotions and advertising serve as a hook to focus attention on the food. Food holidays may be commercial, but they can be used to liven up menu planning.

Menu Planning With Help From Food Holidays Calendar

Food holidays can serve as a respite from menus in a rut. For example, February 16 is National Almond Day. Almonds have many health benefits and work in the menu from appetizer to dessert. Try creating a menu plan that features almonds in every course.

Dry roasted almonds are packed with fiber and as an appetizer, help create a full feeling, so overeating at the main meal is less likely. Add a few dried cherries and slivered almonds to salad greens for color and antioxidants. Feature almonds in the main course with a white fish and almond sauce. Make Giada’s Dried Cherry and Almond Cookies Remix for dessert.