The Foodie Patootie

National Melba Toast Day | Chicken Salad

I always have to have some kind of crunch on my salad. Usually, the crunch comes from croutons, but I’ve also used walnuts, celery, and more. I can very clearly picture my mom eating...

National Chip & Dip Day | Buffalo Chicken Dip

I love chips and dips. At parties, I always bring a spinach dip, and I always gravitate toward all the other dips guests brought. Sometimes, I’d rather have nibble food (although, is it still...

National Lemonade Day | Basil Lemonade

National Water Day | Basil Lemonade

It’s National Water Day, a day to celebrate the drink I am not a fan of, but am supposed to drink more of. Bah. I could have made a lot of things for today,...

National Coq Au Vin Day | Julia Child’s Coq Au Vin

I can spend an entire day, from sunup to sundown, watching cooking shows. I seriously get sucked into one after the other until, before I know it, I’ve spent a good 5 hours on...

National California Strawberry Day | Strawberry & Pineapple Parfait

Fast food is gross. We all know it. But, I’ll visit McDonald’s for a parfait. I’m not even a big fan of yogurt, but there’s something about the mixture of yogurt, fruit, and granola...

National French Bread Day | Classic Breakfast Sandwich

I had a plan for today. Yes, it was a plan that was just thought of yesterday afternoon, and Megan came up with it, but my plan failed. First, I had to go clothes...

National Ravioli Day | Chicken Marsala Ravioli with White Wine Sauce

Few things make me happier than a pasta day. For National Ravioli Day, I knew what I wanted to make for some time. Buitoni came out with a chicken marsala ravioli. You can find...

National Bock Beer Day | Beer Cheese Soup

Sometimes it’s nice to have a beer on a random weeknight. On those 12 hour days when the last thing I want to do is think about the very next day of work, I’ll...

National Chocolate Caramel Day | Nougat Candy Bar

You guys you guys you guys. Do you know of Kelsey Nixon? Well, if you don’t, shame on you. She is the host of the Cooking Channel series, Kelsey’s Essentials, and she has a...

National Poultry Day | Lemon Roast Chicken

Roast chicken: It’s simple, but when executed correctly, it’s one of the most delicious things on the planet. Or, at least I think so. Apparently, so do a lot of men because a simple...