Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts

Monday, July 1, 2013

The National Food Holidays of July 2013


July is an amazing month. The greatest thing about July is all of the BBQ’s that take place every weekend, with the 4th of July usually setting the tone for the kind of month you hope won’t end.
No matter where you live, now is the time to start thinking about BBQs, Beach parties, picnics, going hiking or camping and all around looking for some form of outdoor adventure.

While everyone is trying to stay slim and trim for that poolside look, I am out trying to get my drink and grub on, as should you. That doesn’t mean you have to party out of control, leaving a trail of mass destruction in your wake. Quite the opposite is what we actually preach over here, ya see we like to use the old adage “Play it cool” when it comes attending any kind of event. No one should want to be remembered as the jerk that pushed people into the pool, with cell phones in their pockets, nor should anyone want to be known as the guy who fell asleep, got sun burned beyond safety and made an ass of themselves at a recent shindig.

With 4th of July right around the corner, lets face it, someone’s gonna end up smelling like smoke (BBQ smoke that is,) strong libations and have a few spots of sauce on their clothes.
Remember that nothing ruins Summertime faster than an ugly attitude, so leave your sour faces at home and bring nothing but good times, good food, good vibes and most importantly, Good Judgement. Noting is better than being safe wherever you go.

July is:
National Baked Bean Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Blueberries Month

The 1st week of July is: National Canned Luncheon Meat Week
The 3rd Sunday of July is: National Sundae Sunday
The 3rd Wednesday of July is: National Hotdog Day

July 1                  National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
July 1                  National Gingersnap Day
July 2                  National Anisette Day
July 3                  National Chocolate Wafer Day
July 3                  National Eat Beans Day
July 4                  National Barbecued Spareribs Day
July 4                  National Caesar Salad Day
July 5                  National Apple Turnover Day
July 6                  National Fried Chicken Day
July 7                  National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 8                  National Chocolate w/ Almonds Day
July 9                  National Sugar Cookie Day
July 9                  National Don’t Put Your Eggs in One Omelette Day

July 10         National Pina Colada Day
July 11         National Blueberry Muffin Day
July 12         National Pecan Pie Day
July 13         National French Fries Day
July 13         National Beans n’ Franks Day
July 14         National Macaroni Day
July 14         National Grand Marnier Day
July 14         National Pick Blueberries Day
July 15         National Tapioca Pudding Day
July 16         National Corn Fritter Day
July 17         National Peace Ice Cream Day
July 18         National Caviar Day
July 19         National Daiquiri Day
July 19         National Ice Cream Day
July 20         National Lollipop Day
July 20         National Ice Cream Soda Day
July 20         National Fortune Cookie Day

July 21         National Junk Food Day
July 22         National Penuche Fudge Day
July 23         National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
July 24         National Tequila Day
July 25         National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
July 26         National Coffee Milkshake Day
July 27          National Crème Brulee Day
July 27         National Scotch Day
July 28         National Milk Chocolate Day
July 29         Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day
July 30         National Cheesecake Day
July 31         National Raspberry Cake Day
July 31         Cotton Candy Day
July 31          Jump for Jelly Beans Day



Friday, July 1, 2011

The Food Holidays of July

July is a great month. By now in California it is usually warm enough to do just about anything outside by about 8am and stays that way well into the evening. BBQs, Beach parties, picnics, people going hiking and camping all come to mind when I think of July, but more importantly is the abundance of great food that presents itself around this time.

While everyone is trying to stay slim and trim for that poolside look, I am out trying to get my drink and grub on, as should you. With 4th of July right around the corner, lets face it, someone’s gonna end up smelling like smoke (BBQ smoke that is,) strong libations and have a few spots of sauce on their clothes.

Remember that nothing ruins Summertime faster than an ugly attitude, so leave your sour ass faces at home and bring nothing but good times and good food wherever you go.

July is:
National Baked Bean Month
National Culinary Arts Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
National Blueberries Month

The 1st week of July is: National Canned Luncheon Meat Week
The 3rd Sunday of July is: National Sundae Sunday
The 3rd Wednesday of July is: National Hotdog Day

July 1                        National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day
July 1                        National Gingersnap Day
July 2                        National Anisette Day
July 3                        National Chocolate Wafer Day
July 3                        National Eat Beans Day
July 4                        National Barbecued Spareribs Day
July 4                        National Caesar Salad Day
July 5                        National Apple Turnover Day
July 6                        National Fried Chicken Day
July 7                        National Strawberry Sundae Day
July 8                        National Chocolate w/ Almonds Day
July 9                        National Sugar Cookie Day
July 9                        National Don’t Put Your Eggs in One Omelette Day
July 10                      National Pina Colada Day

July 11                       National Blueberry Muffin Day
July 12                      National Pecan Pie Day
July 13                      National French Fries Day
July 13                      National Beans n’ Franks Day
July 14                      National Macaroni Day
July 14                      National Grand Marnier Day
July 14                      National Pick Blueberries Day
July 15                      National Tapioca Pudding Day
July 16                      National Corn Fritter Day
July 17                       National Peace Ice Cream Day
July 18                      National Caviar Day
July 19                      National Daiquiri Day
July 19                      National Ice Cream Day
July 20                     National Lollipop Day
July 20                     National Ice Cream Soda Day
July 20                     National Fortune Cookie Day

July 21                      National Junk Food Day
July 22                     National Penuche Fudge Day
July 23                     National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
July 24                     National Tequila Day
July 25                     National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
July 26                     National Coffee Milkshake Day
July 27                     National Crème Brulee Day
July 27                     National Scotch Day
July 28                     National Milk Chocolate Day
July 29                    Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day
July 30                    National Cheesecake Day
July 31                     National Raspberry Cake Day
July 31                     Cotton Candy Day
July 31                     Jump for Jelly Beans Day




Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Perfect Puree of Napa Valley - 4th of July Libations


Happy Fourth of July!
 
Celebrate our nation's Independence Day with festive cocktails. Here are a few recipes inspired by some of our favorite places, icons and flavors featuring ourCulinary Traditions fruit purees and concentrates and Beverage Artistrybeverage bases.
Ginger or Maryanne?
Mark Massie
    Combine all ingredients into a pint glass filled with ice. Shake vigorously in a Boston Shaker for 10 seconds. Pour into a glass and serve.
    Veeva Las Vegas
    Dana M. Bruner/The Perfect Purée
    • 1 oz. Veev Liqueur
    • 1 oz. Perfect Purée Cherry, thawed
    • ¼ oz. Perfect Purée Blood Orange Concentrate, thawed
    • 1/8 oz. Perfect Purée Key LimeConcentrate, thawed
    • ½ oz. simple syrup
    Combine ingredients into a pint glass with ice. Shake with a Boston Shaker and strain into a martini glass.  
    Freaky Tiki
    Dana M. Bruner/The Perfect Purée
    Place all ingredients into a pitcher. Pour into ice filled glasses.
    Apple Pie Martini
    Dana M. Bruner/The Perfect Purée
    • 1 ½ oz. Mount Gay Vanilla Rum
    • 2 oz. Perfect Purée Green Apple, thawed
    • ¼ oz. Perfect Purée Key LimeConcentrate, thawed
    • ½ oz. maple syrup
    • cinnamon sugar rimmer
    Coat the edge of a martini glass with Key Lime. Dip the edge into a mixture of superfine sugar and cinnamon. Place glass into the  freezer. Combine maple syrup, Green Apple, Key Lime and Rum into a pint glass with ice. Shake vigorously with a cocktail shaker for 10 seconds. Strain and pour entire mixture into martini glass. Garnish with a thin wheel of a Granny Smith apple (optional).

    Friday, June 3, 2011

    Classic Recipe Of The Day: 4 Pepper Deviled Eggs

    There is nothing like some chilled but spicy Deviled Eggs. It is one of those treats that you can mess around and eat about 10 or 15 by yourself if you don't pay attention to what your doing. The great thing is about these that makes them so great is the added kick of heat the 4 pepper blend combined with the creamy egg mixture and hint of Dijon to back it up.

    As with any other food that contains the ingredients included in these beauties, make sure you keep them cold and out of direct sunlight. Nothing ruins a party faster than a case of Eggs Gone Wild.
    Enjoy them by dozen this evening, regardless of who is watching or who sleeps next you come the end of the night






    Thursday, July 1, 2010

    Recipe Of The Day: The Supreme Plate BBQ Sauce

    We know that this weekend is going to be BBQ central at just about every park, backyard, balcony for those of you in the condo section of town and poolside cabana you can think of. With so much food going around, who wants to spoil the weekend running out of BBQ sauce or worse, using some cheap brand just because you tried to save a few bucks.
    Bad BBQ sauce can ruin a whole lot more than the food it is being applied too. Well have no fear, use our tried and trusted recipe to spruce up just about everything you can dream about cooking this weekend and when it is all done, make some more, it lasts for up to two months in the fridge covered tightly.
    Enjoy!

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