The Foodie Patootie
National Tapioca Pudding Day | Brownie Tapioca Sandwiches

National Tapioca Pudding Day | Brownie Tapioca Sandwiches

I’m just going to leave this here…

National Gummy Worm Day | A Dirt Dessert

National Gummy Worm Day | A Dirt Dessert

A child’s snack is kind of a big deal. I think the moms reading my blog would agree. While I don’t have any kids of my own, I still know my statement to be...

National Crêpes Suzette Day | Crêpes Suzette

National Grand Marnier Day | Jacques Pépin’s CRÊPES SUZETTE

For National Grand Marnier Day, I had plans, okay? I had plans for Grand Marnier French Toast or Grand Marnier Soufflé or a wonderful trifle. Then my husband realized that I was way overdue...

National Macaroni Day | Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

National Macaroni Day | Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

I need to add an addendum to my statement in my National French Fries Day post. In there, I said that my favorite cuisines were, in order, Italian, Cuban, and French Fries. I’d like to...

National Beans 'n Franks Day | Smokey Baked Beans

National Beans ‘n Franks Day | Smokey Baked Beans

When I was younger, I went to daycare. Children’s Nest is what it was called. It pretty much gave me some of the best memories ever, with some people I’m still Facebook friends with...

National French Fries Day | Crispy Seasoned French Fries

National French Fries Day | Crispy Seasoned French Fries

My favorite foods, in order, go something like this: Italian (anything, but mostly just good ol’ pasta), Cuban, French Fries. You see what I did there? I listed french fries as a cuisine BECAUSE...

National Pecan Pie Day | Aunt Shirley's Pecan Pie

National Pecan Pie Day | Aunt Shirley’s Pecan Pie

If there is one dessert that I can eat even when I don’t have a sweet tooth, it’s Pecan Pie (and cheesecake). Specifically, I can always eat my Aunt Shirley’s Pecan Pie. We always...

National Mojito Day | Classic Mojito Cocktail

National Mojito Day | Classic Mojito Cocktail

Welcome to one of the best days of the year – National Mojito Day! Mojitos are one of my favorite drinks because not only can you add other flavors to it, like strawberry, but...

National Blueberry Muffin Day | Jumbo Blueberry Muffins

National Blueberry Muffin Day | Jumbo Blueberry Muffins

I’m convinced that the reason I love blueberries so much is because of the farm I visited multiple summers of my youth where I would pick blueberries and then eat the pancakes that came...

National Pina Colada Day | Classic Pina Colada

National Pina Colada Day | Classic Pina Colada

Mom, this post is for you. Folks, my mom is my first thought when someone mentions a pina colada. She loves these drinks. I didn’t even think it was possible to love a cocktail this...