August 3rd - National Watermelon Day

I bet I know who really enjoys celebrating "National Watermelon Day". Yeah you know who I'm talking about. I'm talking about everybody. That's right, cause even if you don't like the delicious fruity nectar of this refreshing summer snack, you can still spit the seeds at all the people you don't like and play it off like you were just trying to not swallow the seeds. There are hardly any other foods and no other fruits in which spitting is not only acceptable but completely encouraged and that is why we celebrate August 3rd for being "National Watermelon Day".

August 2nd - National Ice Cream Sandwich Day

The ice cream sandwich has to be one of the most genius and tasty dessert treats that has ever been invented. Taking two slabs of chocolate cookies and slapping a healthy dose of vanilla ice cream in between couldn't be any simpler yet any more delicious. And just in time too for the true dog days of summer which makes August 2nd "National Ice Cream Sandwich Day" all the more perfect and easy to celebrate.

August 1st - National Raspberry Cream Pie Day

What better way to satisfy that sweet while at the same time staying cool than with a delicious raspberry cream pie? Made with wholesome and tasty raspberries, pie crust, yogurt or pudding and topped off with pretty much anything you desire, the raspberry cream pie is a summertime favorite and the perfect compliment for picnic goers and barbeque's everywhere. Even better, there is no cooking involved when making this tasty treat and that is why August 1st is "National Raspberry Pie Day".

July 30th - National Cheesecake Day

The cheesecake has been revered as one of the most decadent dessert dishes you can indulge in. With its rich and creamy texture and its savory, sugary flavor, the cheesecake has been satisfying sweet tooth's everywhere for many years. And not only can this delicious dessert be topped with fruits, chocolate sauce, nuts, whip cream or just about any other sweet treat you can think up to compliment this dish, there are also varying flavors of cheesecake that exist. Some of which include, lemon, chocolate, toffee, strawberry, key lime and even a peanut butter cup version. So whichever is your favorite, cut yourself a double because July 30th is "National Cheesecake Day".

July 29th - National Lasagna Day

Get your utensils and appetite ready for this holiday because July 29th is "National Lasagna Day". You would think that this dish would be fit more for the fall or winter since it is such a warm comfort food, but let's be honest, a meal that is packed with meat, cheese and pasta and smothered with tomato sauce and even more cheese can and should be enjoyed year round. Best served with some garlic bread with a little olive oil dipping sauce and a glass of Pinot Noir, lasagna is one of those meals that you can't help but go back for seconds even if you are stuffed to the brim and have zero room for more. Just look at Garfield, he was a cat and he could polish off pan after pan of lasagna with no problem. And he never even thought to share a bite with Odie.

July 28th - National Milk Chocolate Day

Ah milk chocolate. Has there ever been a better comfort food? I mean seriously, a food that is known to release similar chemicals in the brain as an orgasm that tastes like heaven on a stick makes this delectable treat so above and beyond anything else that it's not even fair. And with it's sweet, light and fluffy texture that goes with just about any food or to compliment any meal, it simply is the best. Just think about it, milk chocolate is the base ingredient for 90% of the candy bars in the market. You can dip fruit or even vegetables in it, add its powder form to milk for hot cocoa or chocolate milk, melt it and drizzle it over some ice cream or a sundae, put it in chocolate chip cookies or just eat it by the handful. There is no wrong way to eat milk chocolate so that is why we make July 28th "National Milk Chocolate Day".

July 23rd - National Hot Dog Day

Has there ever been a food that is more of a staple to picnics, grill outs, and just meals everywhere in general than the hot dog? It's almost always the perfect compliment to a juicy burger, some great side dishes like pasta salad or even just all by itself at the local hot dog stand that has the buns perfectly toasted in the tin foil wrappers. I mean think about it, how many times do you go to a sporting event and grab a dog for a quick snack, or eat a couple of hot dogs while you're waiting for the main course to come out? It's such a simple yet diverse food that can be enjoyed in so many ways. The hot dog just seems to go with everything (probably because it has a little bit of everything inside of it) and has more than earned its spot for July 23rd to be known as "National Hot Dog Day".

July 21st - National Junk Food Day

July 21st is "National Junk Food Day" and what better way to celebrate such a day then by just completely overdoing it. And I'm not just talking about reaching for another handful of doritos when you've already had enough or buying the king size version of a peanut butter twix bar. No I'm talking about making a bowl out of deep fried pizza crust, filling it up with every type of your favorite candy, layering on cheetos and whip cream with bugles and twizzlers on top kind of overindulging. Too much? Well man up and just do it, I'm pretty sure it's mandatory on a day like today. And if you get the urge to eat something healthy, some deep fried, cheesy broccoli bites should have more than enough nutrition in it to balance out the bad.

July 19th - National Daiquiri Day

Now here is a holiday that we can all fully get behind and celebrate properly. With the perfect mixture of sweet, sour and alcohol, the daiquiri has been a favorite of party goers and beach dwellers year round to give that tropical vacation feel to any party. With base ingredients of rum, lime juice, and sugar, the daiquiri can take on any fruity flavor your palate desires from the smooth strawberry daiquiri to the tangy banana daiquiri and can be served straight up or as a frozen mixture with crushed ice. The daiquiri is also one of the few beverages where it is acceptable to drink from a cocktail glass, so you can feel somewhat classy while you're sucking down your rum infused slurpee.

July 16th - National Corn Fritters Day

July 16th is also known as "National Corn Fritters Day" here in the bizarre holiday world. And what could be more appropriate then to head to your local restaurant and eat up a batch of these savory fried biteables that are a perfect side dish with any barbeque or southern-style meal. Made up of a mixture of corn, egg, flour, milk and butter, these tasty treats can be fried or baked and served with pretty much any dipping sauce that suits your palete or topped with fresh fruits and syrup to make one delicious dessert.

July 13th - National French Fries Day

July 13th is "National French Fries Day", or as we like to call it around these parts, Fryday. That joke only works about once every 5 years or so, so if you are reading this and don't get the joke, realize that this was written on a friday. What's not to love about the French fry though? They can be baked, fried, curled, seasoned, dipped in ketchup, ranch, bbq, thousand island or even mayonaisse (only if you have issues) and can accompany just about any meal. Paired best with hotdogs and hamburgers, the french fry has been a staple for summer cookouts and restaurants everywhere for quite some time now.

July 12th - National Pecan Pie Day

If you're a fan of nuts (and frankly who isn't) then today's holiday is catered directly to your liking. That is because July 12th is officially "National Pecan Pie Day" and what better way to celebrate then to stuff your face full of this sweet, crunchy treat. Made up primarily of corn syrup or molasses and pecan nuts on a flaky pie crust, the pecan pie is an American favorite during the holidays. Many other variations of the pie do exist, including putting whipped cream, some fresh fruit, chocolate sauce and even splashing a little bourbon or whiskey in with it can add quite a unique flavor.

July 10th - National Piña Colada Day

July 10th is also "National Piña Colada Day" and what better way to celebrate a bizarre holiday than to kick back with a frosty adult beverage and enjoy a nice summer day. If you are not familiar with this Spanish cocktail, than you are either too young to indulge or have never been on a tropical vacation to the islands or the bar in your basement. Made up of rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice and served with blended ice and a pineapple wedge, this sweet alcoholic beverage is a treat for any day of the year.

Created on August 16, 1954 at the Caribe Hilton's Beachcomber Bar in San Juan, Puerto Rico by Ramon "Monchito" Marrero, the piña colada has been cooling down and refreshing palates for more than half a century now. Winning numerous awards over the years, the piña colada was named the official beverage of Puerto Rico in 1978.

July 9th - National Sugar Cookie Day

July 9th has come to be known as "National Sugar Cookie Day" over the years. The main reasoning for creating such a day is that everybody loves a good sugar cookie and it allows you to satisfy that sweet tooth in all of us. Even better, sugar cookies are a blank canvas that can be delicious on their own or dressed up with all types of designs, sprinkles or even icing that is perfect for any day, holiday or not, and served to people of all ages.

This delicious sugary treat was created in the mid-1700s by German Protestant settlers in the Nazareth area of Pennsylvania, but were most likely an expansion on an earlier unleavened cookie called a jumble that has been around since the middle ages.

Create the perfect sugar cookie and celebrate this tasty holiday with this simple recipe below!