March Food Holiday Wrap Up: National Noodle Month

No real challenge here as I eat a lot of noodles anyway. A few new combinations: peanut sauced noodles to clear put the last of the peanut butter, minced lamb and a vinegar-based dressing, noodles topped with Italian diced tomatoes and squid in squid ink (canned from the dollar store).

No food holiday next month, as while my usual diet would make National Soyfoods Month a doodle, I'll be in Turkey until May 1, and Turkish food is not filled with soy.

February Food Holiday Wrap Up: National Hot Breakfast Month

Not pictured here was the only new recipe I tried this month: coconut pancakes. Two variations on chye tow kueh.

Recipe: Coconut Yogurt Pancakes from everybody likes sandwiches
Substitutions: coconut milk and plain yoghurt instead of milk and coconut yoghurt.

January Food Holiday Wrap Up: National Hot Tea Month

I've decided to add a monthly feature: a wrapup of explorations of the selected food holiday of the month. Hopefully this will motivate me to try more new foods and recipes without adding to blog clutter. It should also guarantee at least one topic to post on each month, handy for those low-inspiration periods.

There are some hilarious food holidays out there, but I'll be focusing on those that have a whole month dedicated to them, for obvious reasons. Those wanting more frequent programming should head to 2010 Food Project who is eating and cooking through a food holiday every day!

Interesting how this month's tea drinking was influenced by my travels. The Harney and Sons, camomile and Bigelow teas were supplied by various hotels. Loved the classy packaging of the Harney and Sons teas! The various Marks and Spencers herbal teas were a London souvenir. Each was distinct with the berry and currant flavours strong and dominant. Interesting combination and lovely bright colours for the dreary winter. Aldi's green tea was a little disappointing - too weak for my taste.

From the Food Holiday Sponsor: Tea Council of the USA (PDF)