May 15: National Chocolate Chip Day
"Chocolate Chip Recipe"
1 cup butter - 1 cup sugar - 2 eggs - 1 cup brown sugar - 1 tbs. vanilla
1 1/4 tsp baking soda - 2 1/4 cup flour - 1/2 cup nuts (optional)
1 large package of chocolate chips.
Preheat oven to 350. Cream sugars and butter. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat well. Add baking soda and flour. Beat until well mixed. Stir in nuts and chocolate chips. Spoon 1 tsp size onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until brown.
Do you love baking and eating really hot and gooey cookies as much as we do? Well don't miss reading our "Coffee Cookie Recipes."
2007 Herb of the Year: Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis
Every year since 1995, the International Herb Association has chosen an Herb of the Year to highlight. The Horticultural Committee evaluates possible choices based on their being outstanding in at least two of the three major categories: medicinal, culinary, or decorative." Herb societies, groups, and organizations, from around the world, work together to educate the public about these important herbs throughout the year.
Upcoming Food Holidays for May:
National Asparagus Month
National Chocolate Custard Month
National Strawberry Month
May 1
National Chocolate Parfait Day
May 2
National Truffles Day
May 3
National Raspberry Tart Day
May 4
National Orange Juice Day
National Homebrew Day
National Candied Orange Peel Day
May 5
National Chocolate Custard Day
May 6
National Crepes Suzette Day
May 7
National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
May 8
National Coconut Cream Pie Day
May 9
National Butterscotch Brownie Day
May 10
National Shrimp Day
May 11
National Mocha Torte Day
May 12
National Nutty Fudge Day
May 13
National Apple Pie Day
May 14
National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 15
National Chocolate Chip Day
May 16
National Coquilles St. Jacques Day
May 17
National Cherry Cobbler Day
May 18
National Cheese Soufflé Day
May 19
National Devil's Food Cake Day
May 20
National Quiche Lorraine Day
May 21
National Strawberries & Cream Day
May 22
National Vanilla Pudding Day
May 23
National Taffy Day
May 24
National Escargot Day
May 25
National Wine Day
May 26
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
May 27
National Grape Popsicle Day
May 28
National Hamburger Day
May 29
National Coq Au Vin Day
May 30
National Mint Julep Day
May 30
National Macaroon Day
