The Foodie Patootie
National Fruit Cocktail Day | Boozy Fruit Cocktail

National Fruit Cocktail Day | Boozy Fruit Cocktail

Fruit cocktail is one of those desserts that brings back memories of daycare. Yes, I went to daycare from kindergarden through the fifth grade and I LOVED it. I remember galloping around the playground...

National Nutty Fudge Day | Nutty Fudge Brownie Sundae

National Nutty Fudge Day | Nutty Fudge Brownie Sundae

Well, well, well. If today isn’t a pretty appropriate food holiday. In preparation, I made this food holiday last night for Mother’s Day dessert. Quiet honestly, I wasn’t 100% sure what I would make...

National Eat What You Want Day | Old-Fashioned Swedish Meatballs

National Eat What You Want Day | Old-Fashioned Swedish Meatballs

One of my greatest supporters in this National Food Holiday Challenge is my good friend Megan (her blog is I Run For Wine – check it out!). Throughout the day, we’ll chat about our...

National Shrimp Day | Key Lime Shrimp Salad

National Shrimp Day | Key Lime Shrimp Salad

I am very fortunate to not be allergic to anything. My husband Mike, however, is allergic to shrimp. What a sad sad existence to be allergic to shrimp. It’s my absolute favorite seafood. I...

National Butterscotch Brownies Day | Butterscotch Brownies

National Butterscotch Brownies Day | Butterscotch Brownies

I’m not a big sweets lover, BUT I’m always done for some brownies. I love them just a tad bit undercooked so they are chewy and moist and super flavorful. These butterscotch brownies will...

National Empanada Day | Guava Empanadas

National Empanada Day | Guava Empanadas

This is National Empanada Day #2! Here is the first empanada recipe for Beef Empanadas. Those are great, and perfect for lunch, but these empanadas are the ones you’ll want for dessert. Just like...

National Roast Leg of Lamb Day | Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops

National Roast Leg of Lamb Day | Lemon-Oregano Lamb Chops

Hey guys, hey guys, what day is it? If you answered hump day, you’re right, but I was looking for something a little different. It’s the day that I am featured in the Tampa...

National Crêpes Suzette Day | Crêpes Suzette

National Crêpes Suzette Day | Crêpes Suzette

Ahh, Crêpes Suzette. I’m so glad there is a day dedicated to this food. I don’t know who determined that today should be a food holiday to celebrate Crêpes Suzette, but I’m forever thankful to...

National Hoagie Day | Philly Chili Cheesesteak Hoagie Sandwich

National Hoagie Day | Philly Chili Cheesesteak Hoagie Sandwich

Can I get a “WOOHOO!” for National Hoagie Day?? Really, aren’t sandwiches, particularly those in a hoagie bun, amazing? I know I’m not wrong about this. There are so many things you can do...

National Chocolate Custard Day | Chocolate Custard for Two

National Chocolate Custard Day | Chocolate Custard for Two

You guys, something weird just happened to me. It’s Sunday night at 10:00pm as I write this post and something very, very strange just happened to me. How many times have I mentioned around these...