The Foodie Patootie

National Buttercrunch Day | Buttercrunch Bars

Toffee. Buttercrunch. They are basically the same. There are some small differences, which is best explained by TheNibble.com, but overall, I’m creating what the majority of people just call “toffee”. I expressed my love...

National Popcorn Day | A Popcorn Trio

Oh yes, my friends. National Popcorn Day is here. Popcorn is one of those snacks I never tire of. I have to be careful to make just as much as I should be eating...

National Peking Duck Day | Peking Duck Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

I first tried duck at Seasons 52 in Tampa for an event to promote their autumn menu. I had never tried it before and really didn’t want to start, to be honest. However, as...

National Hot-Buttered Rum Day | Hot-Buttered Rum Cocktail

A week ago I made Hot Toddy Icing for my breakfast cinnamon rolls. Hot-Buttered Rum is very close to this drink except includes butter. Admittedly, I was running low on time for this food...

National Fig Newton Day | Fig Newton Crisp

Fig Newtons- the cookies of my childhood. I remember eating these a lot. For National Fig Newton Day, I knew I had to do something different. First, Fig Newtons are not even photogenic. Second,...

National Strawberry Ice Cream Day | Strawberry Hazelnut Ice Cream

 Vanilla ice cream with strawberry syrup and rainbow sprinkles. That has been, and will always be, my favorite ice cream combo. The times I deviate are great times indeed, but I then miss my...

National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day | Pastrami on Rye with Arugula

Having a national food day that commands that you make a sandwich is actually pretty great. I don’t have to rack my brain for what I can make, or hound…uh, I mean, politely ask…my...

National Peach Melba Day | Peach Melba Cobbler

Excuse me while I lick my computer screen. 

National Curried Chicken Day | Curried Chicken for #SundaySupper

It’s January 12th. But it’s more than just National Curried Chicken Day and yet another day down in my National Food Holiday Challenge, but it’s Sunday Supper’s 2nd birthday. Welcome to our virtual birthday...

National Milk Day | Rosana’s Vanilla Flan

I LOVE flan. If flan appears on your restaurant menu, I will order it every single time. I love the custard texture  and the typical caramel flavors. I’ve also been known to chow down...