With Easter and April Fools’ Day now behind us, the rest of April may look bleak to the celebratory types—but don’t despair; today is National Coffee Cake Day! And there’s plenty more to look forward to this month, especially if you have an appetite. Did you know there’s a food honored almost every day of the year in the U.S.? More than 175 days a year are set aside in recognition of some form of food or drink. April is the month to celebrate Chocolate Mousse, Glazed Ham, Rice Balls, Cheese Fondue, and Soylent Green (a reference to this movie, if you haven’t seen it).
The president of the United States maintains the power to grant commemorative days or events. While the president is solving national crises, or receiving foreign dignitaries from countries all over the world, he’s also asked to sign proclamations to authorize National Potato Lovers Month and such. Different levels of government can also declare special days of observance for chocolate desserts and other delicious foods.
The days of Cordon Bleu and caramel popcorn may be behind us, but April promises many more tasty holidays. Just don’t expect banks or schools to close for National Jelly Bean Day.