The 26th of February is Fanny Cradock’s Birthday. She was as famous for her eyebrows and her imperiousness as she was for the eye-watering luridness of her culinary creations.
Calendar
Fast Food Day
The 16th of November is Fast Food Day, celebrating the fast food industry which feeds a lot of people, and employs a lot of people to do so!
Father’s Day
Father’s Day is observed on the third Sunday of June. It is a day to honour fathers on, and is observed in many countries around the world.
Father’s Day Australia
The first Sunday of September is Father’s Day in Australia. Fathers get gifts and cards, and are often taken out for a meal such as brunch.
Fettuccine Alfredo Day
The 7th of February is a good day to blow up the myths about Fettuccine Alfredo. Its famous sauce is actually a by-product of cooking the pasta — classically, there was never any separate sauce recipe!
Fig Newton Day
The 16th of January is Fig Newton Day. It’s a day to enjoy some Fig Newton cookies. What do you prefer yours with? Coffee, or tea?
Filet Mignon Day
The 13th of August is Filet Mignon Day; a day to gnosh into one of the most swank cuts of beef around.
First Care Packages
The first U.S. C.A.R.E packages arrived in Europe on the 11th of May 1946. The packages saved thousands upon thousands of people from death by starvation, and helped hundreds of thousands more to rebuild their lives after World War Two.
First Televised Cooking Show
The 21st of January marks the date in 1937 when the first televised cooking programme in the world was broadcast on the BBC.
Fish and Chip Day
The first Friday in June is Fish and Chip Day. As promoters of the day like to note, it always falls on a Fryday! Treat yourself to fish and chips today!
Floralia
Floralia was a Roman festival to honour the goddess of flowers, Flora. It was held from the 28th of April to the 3rd of May.
Fontinalia
The 13th of October was the Roman holiday of Fontinalia, celebrating “Fontus”, who was a god of water springs. The day was observed by repairing and decorating water fountains.
Food Calendar
What’s happening when and where in the world of food: a calendar of special food days. Celebrate these food holidays with suggested activities and recipes, and learn about the history, literature and lore behind these delicious days!
Forefather’s Day
Forefather’s Day is celebrated on the 22nd of December in the New England area of America to commemorate when the pilgrims landed on 21 December 1620.
Fornacalia
The Fornacalia was a Roman festival which started on or around the 5th of February. It was held in honour of Fornax, the goddess of ovens used to dry grain in.
Franklin Clarence Mars Birthday
The 24th of September is the birthday of Franklin Clarence Mars. He established the Mars candy bar empire.
Frappe Day
The 7th of October is Frappe Day! It’s a day to celebrate that delicious frozen, blended drink — even if not everyone actually agrees what a frappe is!
French Bread Day
The 21st of March is French Bread Day. Support a local bakery and treat yourself to a good quality loaf of a French bread — there are many types to choose from!
French Dip Day
The 12th of November is French Dip Day, celebrating the juicy meat sandwiches served with a side of meat pan drippings to dip your sandwich into.
French Fried Shrimp Day
The 21st December is French Fried Shrimp Day. A time to treat yourself to battered, deep-fried shrimp.
French Fries Day
The 13th of July is French Fries Day. The day celebrates thin batons of potato that have been fried in oil, making them crisp on the outside, and soft on the inside. “Happy Fry-Day”!
French Toast Day
The 28th of November is French Toast Day. Eggy and crispy, French toast is a comfort food that can feel slightly fancy at the same time.
Fresh Tomato Day
The 6th of April is Fresh Tomato Day. We’ve got some tasty ideas for enjoying tomatoes in their fresh form on this day.
Fried Chicken Day
The 6th of July is Fried Chicken Day, celebrating one of everyone’s favourite comfort foods, fried chicken.