Aromatic August
For some, the month of August is known for its warm weather and harvests of fruits, vegetables, and grains. For others, August represents back-to-school preparations. Either way, we can all enjoy the fun food holidays celebrated in August!
Watermelon Day - August 3, 2025
Watermelon… the juiciest, sweetest, most delicious summer fruit ever! Whether you’ve spent your day in the sun or inside enjoying the air conditioning, some freshly sliced watermelon is guaranteed to brighten your day! Did you know that watermelon is 92% water? This makes it extremely hydrating and filling, making it an even more perfect summer snack!
Watermelon can be enjoyed in many ways: handheld slices, bite-sized cubes, or my personal favorite, scooped directly by my own spoon! Watermelon can also be topped with a variety of seasonings in order to enhance the flavor. Some popular toppings are sugar, salt, and even tajín! No matter how you choose to enjoy watermelon, make sure you bring plenty of napkins to clean up the juice!
Chocolate Pecan Pie Day - August 20, 2025
Who knew regular pecan pie could get any more delicious? Chocolate pecan pie is a delectable spin off of regular pecan pie. It is crafted by adding layers of melted chocolate and chocolate chips as you pour the regular pecan pie filling over the crust. The chocolate adds another aspect of sweetness that heightens the flavor of this staple dish!
Many families have a pecan pie recipe that they have passed down through many generations. In that case, add melted chocolate and chocolate chips to recreate this dish. If your family doesn’t, that’s okay too! Try making this simple chocolate pecan pie recipe. After you take your first bite, it will become obvious why there is a whole day in August to celebrate this dish!
Be An Angel Day - August 22, 2025
Be an Angel Day was originally coined to celebrate doing and receiving good deeds from real life angels. For foodies like us, the word “angel” immediately reminds us of angel food cake! Angel food cake is very distinct for its light taste and soft, spongy texture. It also consists of very simple ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge! Because of these qualities, angel food cake is the perfect, quick dessert for the summertime!
Angel food cake by itself is delicious, but the topping possibilities are endless! Some choose to add whipped cream, while others prefer cake icing. Many people also serve angel food cake with a variety of colorful, summer fruits like strawberries and blueberries. No matter which toppings you choose, the base is still the same. Try recreating this angel food cake recipe to try this delicious, airy dish!
Bow Tie Day - August 28, 2025
Bow Tie Day was created to celebrate the most quirky and fun men’s formal wear of all time: the bow tie. When I hear the term bow tie, my mind goes to one of the best pasta shapes! To give you a quick history lesson, this pasta shape is called farfalle in Italy, which means butterfly. Americans, of course, gave this pasta shape another name after seeing its striking resemblance to the fun bowties we wear to formal events!
Like most types of pasta, bowtie pasta noodles are very diverse in terms of toppings. Bowtie noodles are a great vessel for creamy sauces, as they hold the sauce very well. However, bowtie noodles also pair well with sauces that contain larger inclusions like vegetables or meat. If you would like to dabble in using these noodles, try making this bowtie pasta salad! This is the perfect dish for any summer get together! Double your spirit of festivity by encouraging others to wear a bowtie of their own while partaking in this dish!
