The Squid Calendar

We are smack in the middle of National Panini Month!  Have you had a celebratory panini yet?

If you are looking for some recipes and tips to help you improve your panini, check out these two great lenses:

Best Panini Sandwich Recipes by rms
Veggie Panini Recipes by TheGreenerMe

Yummy! Today is National Doughnut Day!!!!

This day was started to commemorate the Salvation Army girls who would serve doughnuts to soldiers during WWII in an effort to boost morale.

So toss your diet out the window this morning and have a donut!

National Doughnut Day by WendyKrick

Zeppole Made Easy, Recipes, Folklore … by Deadicated

How To Make Donuts by DMedley

And for lunch….Krispy Kreme Burger Recipe For The Cheddar Bacon Cheeseburger of Delight! by Treasures-By-Brenda

(Photo by wEnDaLicious used by permission CC 2.0)

Ahhhh.  June….National Iced Tea Month.  It’s time to sit back on the patio with a tall cold glass of iced tea in your hand enjoying the sunshine.

Enjoyed around the world, iced tea has so many varieties that you could have a glass full every day during June and never drink the same thing twice.

June is National Iced Tea Month by myfirstjobsecondshift

Iced Tea Recipes by IntuitiveHealer
Sweet Tea vs. Iced Tea by SoyCandleLover-Maker
The Best Iced Tea That I Have Found! by azpoppy
Bottled Iced Tea Drinks by fefe

Photo by tajai used by CC 2.0

Today is Clam Chowder Day. What a great dinner to warm you up on this chilly February day! Here are some Delicious Chowder Recipes from New England and Beyond by from southpaw23

January 23 is National Pie Day !!!  Yummy yummy yummy!

If you didn’t already have a reason to have dessert tonight, here it is.

National Pie Day by shajo

(Note: this is National Pie Day the yummy one, not National Pi Day the geeky one.)

(Photo by evoo73)

Just look at it – is your mouth watering?  Well this should answer the “what’s for lunch” question!

The Good Ol’ Pastrami Sandwich by ChineseKitesforKids

(Photo by Marshal Astor)

January is National Hot Tea Month.  While I do drink tea, I am no expert in tea.  There is a great deal to learn about tea – it’s history, its variety, and its uses.

So, here we go on a journey around the world to learn about tea:
Types Of Teas by LadyT
Rooibos, the African Red Tea by  aerie
Turkish Rize Tea by jptanabe
Chai – Indian Spiced Tea by cappuccino136
Lapsang Souchong Tea by jptanabe
Gongfu Tea by Euryale
Taiwan Tea by ChouDoufu
Yerba Mate Tea by jptanabe
Unique Tea Blends: Holiday Tea Blends to Tickle Your Tongue by Rusty-Quill
Black Tea Has Many Health Benefits And it Tastes Great! by nightbear

Vote on Tea vs Coffee by Chadrew

(Photo by visualpanic)

Today is National Maple Syrup Day, so treat yourself to some waffles, pancakes, or french toast topped with the almighty best – real maple syrup.

Learn a little about Making Maple Syrup from Evelyn_Saenz.

Do you have any amazing recipes that feature maple syrup?  Feel free to drop a link into the comments.

(photo by Matt Pettengill)

The pomegranate is one of my favorite fruits.  Why? Because it’s messy!  I love that.

It is actually a fascinating and healthy fruit as well.  Learn all sorts of amazing information about this little red fruit with a big taste, and big health benefits on LeanneChesser’s lens, titled Interesting Facts About the Powerful Pomegranate.

(photo by sarawestermark)

It used to be that women in the home made bread nearly every day.  After 1928, with the invention of sliced bread, all that started to change.

But the fact of the matter is that homemade bread is wonderful.  It smells great, tastes great, and is affordable and nutritious.  Homemade bread also creates memories.  There is just something about homemade bread.  After all, it is probably the only food that is eaten regularly in nearly every civilization worldwide.  That can’t be a coincidence.

Learn more about Home Bread Baking from alkenmrs, and check out this recipe for great Homemade Bread by Jewelsofawe.

(photo by .j.e.n.n.y.)