August 27 - National Pots de Cream Day
Try this recipe for National Pots de Cream Day -
Chocolate Hazelnuts Pots De CremeMore »
August 29 - Chop Suey Day
I can't help but think of chow mein noodles when I hear the name "Chop Suey".
Haystackes
Birds Nests
Chop Suey Cake - I don't know why this cake is named Chop Suey Cake. I think of it as a Tropical Carrot Cake without the carrots or a Humingbird Cake without the bananas. This Chop Suey Cake has the texture of a quick bread, but topped with a cream cheese frosting.More »
August 27 - Banana Lover's Day
That would be me. Yes, I am a banana lover and this is my day! One of my favorite comfort foods is a slice of cold (straight from the fridge) banana bread spread with butter. Here are some of my other favorite desserts made with bananas.
Banana Bread
Creamy Banana PuddingHummingbird Cake
Chocolate-Banana Trifle
Banana Upside Down Cake
Bananas Foster
Banana Bread Made in the Crockpot
Banana PancakesMore »
August 29 - Lemon Juice Day
Why buy store-bought lemon juice when you can make your fresh lemon juice.
How to Zest and Juice a Lemon
Use Lemon Juice in These Recipes:
Lemon Glaze
Lemon Sorbet
Lemon Poke Cake
Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon Curd Pie
More Refreshing Desserts and Treats Made with Lemons and Lemon JuiceMore »
August 30 - National Toasted Marshmallow Day
I like my toasted marshmallow burned until they are black. When I'm not eating a marshmallow cooked over a fire, I'm making this recipe for S'Mores Bread Pudding, which is made with marshmallows.
S'mores Bread PuddingMore »
August 31 - National Trail Mix Day
You can go beyond just making trail mix. You can make desserts with it like this Trail Mix Bread Pudding.
Trail Mix Bread Pudding
Step by Step Photos for Making Bread Pudding
Raisin-Date Granola
Microwave-Baked Granola
Homemade GranolaMore »
August 31 - National Eat Outside Day
Grab you red checkered table cloth or your blankets to lay on the ground and let's go outside and eat. What better way to eat outside then to have a picnic? Here are several desserts that are great for any type of outside eating.
Picnic Desserts
Blueberry PieMore »