April's National Food Holidays and Featured Tablescape

 

Featured Tablescape from http://www.stylemepretty.com/

 

Our Featured Tablescape for April

April is already here! We hope that you are enjoying the lovely spring season and look forward to your upcoming Easter holiday. Here at Saltbox House, we are especially excited to be able to get outdoors and work on the well rested garden! We also look forward to the outdoor dining and pinic season as well.  

 

It's time to get out and get cooking!

- Saltbox House Team  

 

Celebrate all Month Long:

Photo by Madeline L.

National Florida Tomato Month 
How to Can Tomatoes

(Coming Soon)

Photo by Madeline L.

 

National Garlic Month 

 

Photo by Madeline L.

National Grilled Cheese Month 
Try an outdoor grilled cheese sandwich

click here

Photo by Madeline L.

 National Soft Pretzel Month 

Pretzel Dogs (Coming Soon)


National Soy Foods Month

 

Celebrate by Week:

Photo by Madeline L.

Week 1
National Bake Week
Buttermilk Muffins
(Coming Soon)
 

Photo by Madeline L.

Week 2
 National Egg Salad Week  

Enjoy a Ham and Egg Salad Sandwich
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Celebrate Everyday:

National Hot Cross Bun Day Good Friday April 18th

 National Baked Ham with Pineapple Day Easter Sunday April 20th

Photo by Madeline L.

 April 1: National Sourdough Bread Day

April 2: National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Perfectly Stirred Peanut Butter Trick
Coming soon!

April 3: National Chocolate Mousse Day

April 4: National Cordon Bleu Day

April 5- Historical Fact*
1881 Houston and Thomson were granted a patent for a centrifugal separator - the creamer





 

Photo by Amanda D.

April 5: National Caramel Day

National Raisin and Spice Bar Day


April 6: National Caramel Popcorn Day

April 7: Coffee Cake Day
Amanda's Pumpking Coffee Cake
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Photo by Madeline L.

April 8: National Empanada Day

Easter Sunday

April 9: Chinese Almond Cookie Day

April 10: National Cinnamon Crescent
(Croissant) Day
Sunny's Chicken Crescent Rolls
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Photo by Madeline L.

April 11: National Cheese Fondue Day

April 12: Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

National Licorice Day

April 13: National Peach Cobbler Day
Madeline's Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler
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Photo by Madeline L.

April 14: National Pecan Day
Angie's Pecan Pie Bars Click Here

April 15: National Glazed Spiral Ham Day

April 16: National Eggs Benedict Day

Day of the Mushroom

Phot by Nichole H.

April 17: National Cheeseball Day

Healthy Kids Day

April 18: Animal Crackers Birthday

April 19: Garlic Day
Nichole's Baked Garlic Cheese Grits
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Photo by Madeline L.

April 19: National Amaretto Day

April 20: National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day

Stephani's Pineapple Upside-down Cake Click Here

Lima Bean Respect Day

April 21: Chocolate-Covered Cashew Truffle Day

Photo by Madeline L.

April 22: Earth Day 

National Jelly Bean Day

 

April 23: National Cherry Cheesecake Day

Madeline's Mini Cherry Cheese Pies

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  National Picnic Day

April 23- Historical fact*
1985 The trade secret "New Coke" formula was released. Coca-Cola was invented by John Pemberton of Atlanta, Georgia. The famous trademark name was a suggestion given by Pemberton's bookkeeper Frank Robinson.

photo by myrecipes.com

April 24: National Pigs-In-A-Blanket Day

April 25: National Zucchini Bread Day
Heather's (gluten free) Pineapple Zucchini Bread
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April 26: National Pretzel Day

April 27: National Prime Rib Day

photo by Alison L.

April 28: National Blueberry Pie Day

April 29: National Shrimp Scampi Day

April 30: National Raisin Day
Alison's Applesauce Fruit Cake
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National Food Holidays March 2014 and Featured Tablescape

This Month's Featured Tablescape.......

 

photo by Ruffled



This month's featured tablescape is from bakedbyjoanna.com. We fell in love with this tablescape as it captures both elegance and festivity. The vintage-style dinnerware for the wedding guests incorporates a hint of St. Patrick's Day Greenery to celebrate the best of two occasions.

 

Dear Readers, 

Spring is in the air and most of us can already feel it. With warmer breezes and flowers budding, it is no wonder we want to start making things like fruit salad and glazed chicken! It is as if we forgot about the hearty meals we've been having all winter. With all the wonderful food holidays to celebrate this month, Saltbox House wants to challenge you to try something new this month to bring in the sensational spring season! 

 

Saltbox House

Celebrate by Month:



Photo by Madeline L.

 

National Celery Month
 

National Flour Month

National Frozen Food Month 

National Nutrition Month

National Noodle Month 

National Peanut Month 

National Sauce Month 

National Caffeine Awareness Month


Celebrate by Week:

 

Photo by Madeline L.

 

Second Week in March-
Chocolate Chip Cookie Week  

Third Week in March- American Chocolate Week


Celebrate by Day:
 Third Saturday of March- Maple Syrup Saturday

Photo by Madeline L.

March 1:
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day 
National Fruit Compote Day 

March 2:
National Banana Cream Pie Day 

March 3:
National Cold Cuts Day
National Pound Cake Day

Madeline's Strawberry Shortcake Sundaes

March 4: Mardi Gras

March 5:
National Cheese Doodle Day

photo from about.com

March 6:
National Frozen Food Day 
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day 

March 7:
National Crown Roast of Pork Day

National Cereal Day
Heather's Gluten-free Chicken Nuggets

March 8:
National Peanut Cluster Day



photo by Madeline. L

March 9:
National Crabmeat Day 
Gloria's Crab Burgers (open faced)

March 10:
National Blueberry Popover Day 
National Pack Your Lunch Day 

March 11:
Oatmeal-Nut Waffles Day 

March 12:
National Baked Scallops Day

March 13:
Coconut Torte Day 


Photo by Heather B.

March 14:
National Potato Chip Day 
Pi Day in Math Circles (Pi is (3.141414); Bake A Pie In Solidarity 

March 15:
National Pears Hélène Day
Ag Day, Celebrating Our Bountiful Food Supply

March 16: National Artichoke Hearts Day

Heather's Tomato Artichoke Penne Pasta 
 

March 17:
St. Patricks Day

Photo by Shalyce P.

Corned Beef And Cabbage Day

March 18:
Oatmeal Cookie Day

March 19:
Poultry Day Shalyce's Shoyu Chicken
National Chocolate Caramel Day

 March 20:


Photo from tasteofhome.com

First Day of Spring
National Ravioli Day
March 21:
California Strawberry Day 

National French Bread Day 
Madelin's French Loaves

March 22:
National Water Day

March 23:
National Chip and Dip Day
National Melba Toast Day

 

March 24:
National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day


Photo from slashfood.com

March 25:
National Lobster Newburg Day 
National Pecan Day
National Waffle Day 
Abby's Waffles

March 26:
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day
Spinach Day
March 27:
National Spanish Paella Day

Photo by Stephani T.

March 28:
Something On A Stick Day
National Black Forest Cake Day 

March 29:
National Lemon Chiffon Cake Day 

March 30:
Turkey Neck Soup Day 

March 31:
Easter Sunday
Tater Day
National Clams On The Half Shell Day
Oranges and Lemons Day

Stephani's Lemon Curd Tarts with Almond Swiss Meringue 

National Food Holidays and Featured Tablescape: February 2014

This Month's Tablescape.........



Photo by lipstikevents.blogspot.com

This month's featured tablescape by lipstikevents welcomes Valentines Day with a full swing. It is not the typical dining tablescape we usually feature, however, we found this charming yet elegant display of Valentine treats deserved some special attention. The eye catching colors of red, pink, and white blend together to create a flavorfully festive holiday buffet. The ever popular apothecary jars filled with candies serves as both decoration and digging into. The main displays of Valentine desserts such as cookies, cakes, macaroons, trifles, and cupcakes, are all symmetrically placed to center around a refreshing red punch as well as creating a display that is most inviting.



February's Announcements:

Dear Readers,

We have already made to the second moth of 2014. We hope you all have a wonderful New Year. We have been very busy lining up a full schedule for this year and since it has taken us longer than we thought, things may be slow yet steady. We appreciate your patience and thank you for your emails and comments. We are backed up with test kitchen recipe submissions and will get to work posting those throughout the year. We have had some emails regarding missing posts and photos displayed with no way to find the recipe. We are currently updating older posts with new photos and better instruction and apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to have these updated as soon as possible. This month we will be featuring cookbook author Mrs. 101, Stephanie Ashcraft as well as post some of her recipes. Mrs. 101 will also be hosting one of two giveaways we are presenting this month as a special gift to our readers. So stay tuned for upcoming February schedule coming soon!

Thank You,

Saltbox House

February's National Food Holidays:

photo by Madeline L.

Berry Fresh Month

Madeline's Almond Berry Tart

Photo by Madeline L.



Canned Food Month

 (Pineapple Salsa Recipe Coming Soon)

Photo by Amanda D.



Celebration of Chocolate Month

Amanda's Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Photo by Madeline L.



Great American Pies Month

Angie's Chunky Pecan Pie Bars

Photo by Nichole H.

National Cherry Month

Nichole's Cherry Peach Crostata



Photo by Madeline L.

National Fiber Focus Month

Gloria's Favorite Fiber Snack

National Fondue Month

 National Grapefruit Month

National Heart Healthy Month

Photo by Madeline L.

National Hot Breakfast Month

Madeline's Classic Pancake Recipe

Photo by Heather B.

National Snack Food Month

Heather's Family Favorite Snack Cracker

Potato Lover’s Month
Madeline's Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

Sweet Potato Month

Orange Candied Sweet Potatoes

(Recipe Coming Soon!)

Celebrate all week long:

Week 1-

Photo from Hubpages

Shape Up With Pickles Time
Rachael's Mustard Pickles

 Week 2-

Photo from Healthyfoodforliving.com

Great American Pizza Bake

Stephani's Sausage and Kale Pizza

Kraut and Frankfurter Week

Week 4-

Photo by Amanda D.

National Pancake Week
Amanda's Pink AKA Beet Pancakes

Celebrate Every Day:

Oatmeal Monday, second Monday

Photo by Madelin H.

February 1: National Baked Alaska Day

February 2: Heavenly Hash Day
Superbowl Sunday
Seahawks vs. Broncos

February 3: National Carrot Cake Day
 

February 4: Homemade Soup Day
Madelin's Lentil Soup with Spinach  

National Stuffed Mushroom Day

Photo by Madeline L.

February 5:
National Chocolate Fondue Day
World Nutella Day
What is Nutella? 
National Pancake Day

February 7: National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
Winter Olympic Games Begin-
Sochi-Russia

February 8: Molasses Bar Day

February 9: National Bagels and Lox Day

Photo by Nichole H.

February 9: Pizza Pie Day

February 10: Cream Cheese Brownie Day

February 11: Peppermint Patty*Day

Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day

February 12: National Plum Pudding Day
 

February 13:
National Tortellini Day

Nichole's Braised Beef Tortellini 



Photo From Livingontheedge.net

February 14:
Valentine’s Day
National Creme-Filled Chocolates Day

February 15: National Gumdrop Day

February 16: National Almond Day
Heather's Gluten Free Pineapple Zucchini Bread (made with Almond Flour)

February 17: National Indian Pudding Day



Photo from about.com

February 18: Crab-Stuffed Flounder Day

February 19: National Chocolate Mint Day

Abby's Mint Brownies 

February 20: National Cherry Pie Day

February 21:

National Sticky Bun Day

International Pancake Day

Photo from Ourbestbites.com

February 22: National Margarita Day

February 23:
National Banana Bread Day
Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day

February 24: National Tortilla Chip Day
Angelene's Black Bean Soup

Photo by Heather C.

February 25:
National Clam Chowder Day

National Chocolate-Covered Nuts Day

Heather's Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers 

February 26: National Pistachio Day

February 27: National Strawberry Day

February 28: National Chocolate Soufflé Day

February 29: Surf and Turf Day

National Food Holidays and Featured Tablescape -December 2013

Photo Credit - House to Home

First off, we need to apologize for this month's break in the schedule. It is such a busy moth with traveling, families, school, sickness, and of course, the holiday season. With that, many of our authors have been given a much needed break. This includes our sponsor of this month's giveaway who recently lost a member of her family. Many prayers go to their family at this time.

Given that it is a special time of year, we want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season.

May the blessings of your loved ones be with you this year.

-Saltbox House 

National Food Holidays for December

National Fruit Cake Month

National Egg Nog Month

First Week of December

Cookie Cutter Week

Each Day of December

Photo by Madeline

December 1: National Pie Day

Eat a Red Apple Day

December 2: National Fritters Day

December 3: National Apple Pie Day

December 4: National Cookie Day

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies 

Photo by Madeline L.

December 5: National Sacher Torte Day

Homemade Sacher Torte  

December 6: National Gazpacho Day

Microwave Oven Day

December 7: National Cotton Candy Day

December 8: National Chocolate Brownie Day

Photo by Madeline L.

December 9: National Pastry Day

December 11: National Noodle Ring Day

December 12: National Cocoa Day

Lunch Lady Brownies

December 13: Ice Cream and Violins Day

December 14: National Bouillabaisse Day

photo by Madeline L.

December 15: National Cupcake Day

December 16: National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day

December 17: National Maple Syrup Day

Buttermilk Pancakes

December 18: National Roast Suckling Pig Day

December 19: National Hard Candy Day

Photo from Rachael B.

December 20: National Fried Shrimp Day

Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp

December 21: National Hamburger Day

Kiwi Fruit Day (California)

December 22: National Date Nut Bread Day

December 23: National Pfeffernuesse Day

Photo by Alison L.

December 24: National Egg Nog Day

December 25: National Pumpkin Pie Day

December 26: National Candy Cane Day

December 27: National Fruit Cake Day

Applesauce Fruit Cake 

December 28: National Chocolate Candy Day

December 29: Pepper Pot Day

December 30: National Bicarbonate Of Soda Day

December 31: Something Bubbly to Drink Day (SBH)