The 14th of August is the feast day of Arnold of Soissons, the patron saint of hop-pickers and Belgian brewers. Why not raise a toast to St Arnold today with a Belgian beer?
Calendar
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the start of the fasting period known as Lent in the Christian Church yearly calendar. It marked the beginning of a period of special restricted food rules.
Asturias Day
The 8th of September is the National Day for the Spanish region of Asturias. The day is celebrated with bagpipes, dancing and local food such as sausages, cheeses and the regional cider.
Australia Day
The 26th of January is Australia Day. It is an official public holiday throughout Australia, promoted by the government with fireworks and performances.
Avocado Day
The 31st of July is Avocado Day. On this day, avocado producers want us to try avocado in ways other than just guacamole and smashed on toast.
Bacon Day
The 30th of December is Bacon Day. It celebrates everyone’s favourite crispy, salty, greasy breakfast meat. Except today, you get to have bacon all day long!
Bagels and Lox Day
The 9th of February is a day for bagels, cream cheese and cured salmon slices.
Bake Cookies Day
Bake Cookies Day falls on the 18th of December. It is a good time to get the last of your Christmas baking done, if you’re so inclined.
Baked Alaska Day
When’s the last time you made a Baked Alaska — or, have you ever? With Baked Alaska Day once again upon us, it may be time to give it a try.
Baked Scallops Day
The 12th of March is Baked Scallops Day. Enjoy baked scallops today as a starter or as a main course!
Baloney Day
The 24th of October is Baloney Day! In some American towns, the highlight of the year is Baloney Day. Treat yourself to a baloney sandwich today!
Banana Bread Day
Banana Bread Day is the 23rd of February. It’s incredible how many people just let the day whiz right on by. Life has just gotten too crazy! Banana bread is dead easy to make, and very forgiving.
Banana Cream Pie Day
March 2nd is Banana Cream Pie Day. It might be a very retro dessert, reminiscent of lunch-counter dining from days gone by, but it is still just as delicious.
Banana Split Day
The 25th of August is Banana Split Day. Go on, treat yourself. After all, how many times in your life do you have a banana split?
Bananas in London
Bananas made their London Debut on 10 April 1633 in a shop window. It was the shop window of shopkeeper Thomas Johnson, who had a herbalist shop on Snow Hill in the neighbourhood still called Holborn.
Bannock Nicht
Brose Day and later that day, Bannock Night, were food-related traditions held in Scotland on the same day as Shrove Tuesday.
Bao Day
The 22nd of August is Bao Day. It celebrates the Chinese stuffed buns known as bāozi, or bao for short.
Barbie’s Birthday
Barbie Millicent Roberts was born on the 9th of March in 1959. Well, perhaps not born, but she had her debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.
Bastille Day
The 14th of July is Bastille Day, France’s national day. It celebrates the beginning of the French revolution. Celebrate today with good French food and wine!
Bavarian Beer Purity Law Day
The 23rd of April celebrates the Bavarian Beer Purity Law. The law governs what ingredients can be used for beer made in Germany. There are only 4 ingredients allowed.
Bavarian Cream Pie Day
The 27th of November is Bavarian Cream Pie Day. These pies come in many flavours, from banana to coconut, and can make for a refreshing, light dessert.
Bavarian White Sausage Day
The 22nd of February is Bavarian White Sausage Day. It celebrates the iconic white simmered veal sausage that is a symbol of Bavarian cuisine.
Béaltaine
Béaltaine, on the 30th April, marked the start of summer in the Celtic calendar. People leapt through fires, and made special foods. It was the best time of the year to try to see a faery.
Bean Day
The 6th of January is Bean Day. If you’re in a rush today, you could mark Bean Day by having some plain but honourable baked beans from your favourite tin on toast