November Food Calendar
Click on a Quick Link to find TIPS, RECIPES, and RESOURCES related to the day, week or month. Or simply scroll down the page.
Questions about November Calendar? Email author, Kayla Colgrove, MS, RD, Extension Educator (kayla.colgrove
@unl.edu)National Food Days
- Deviled Egg Day (November 2)
- Sandwich Day (November 3)
- Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day (November 9)
- Spicy Guacamole Day (November 14)
- World Diabetes Day (November 14)
- Clean out Your Refrigerator Day (November 15)
- Homemade Bread Day (November 17)
- Take a Hike Day (November 17)
- Eat a Cranberry Day (November 23)
- National Parfait Day (November 25)
- Thanksgiving (November 26, 2020 / 4th Thursday)*
- Throw Out Your Leftovers Day (November 29)
National Food Weeks
- National Fig Week (1st Week)
- Split Pea Soup Week (2nd week)
National Food Months
* Day(s) changes yearly
Food Calendar
UNL Extension's Calendar of Food Days, Weeks, and Months is a monthly, web-based food-themed calendar. It provides resources for selected national food-themed days, weeks, and months.
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Deviled Egg Day (November 2)
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Sandwich Day (November 3)
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Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day (November 9)
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Spicy Guacamole Day (November 14)
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World Diabetes Day (November 14)
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Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day (November 15)
Keep or toss that item in your refrigerator? Learn the answer by checking our food storage chart. Give new life to still edible leftovers with these delicious recipe ideas. Here's how to use a refrigerator and a freezer thermometer to keep your food at best quality. See if you can answer the question correctly on this "Keep or Toss" Quiz. Recipes to Help Clean Out Your Refrigerator: |
Homemade Bread (November 17)
For additional bread recipes, check the Wheat Foods Council website and the Home Baking Association. |
Take a Hike Day (November 17)
It's a beautiful time of the year to get outdoors and experience the fall colors! Find tips for getting active at all ages on our Physical Activity pages. |
Eat a Cranberry Day (November 23)
A staple on any Thanksgiving Holiday spread, cranberries have a taste all their own and are packed with nutrients that offer a variety of nutrition benefits. Add dried cranberries to your favorite trail mix or add some color to a family favorite, apple crisp. Learn how to select, store, and use cranberries from the UNL Extension's Nutrition Education Program or other ways to enjoy cranberries. Try this Chunky Cranberry Spread from UNL Extension or one of the top 10 ways to enjoy cranberries. |
National Parfait Day (November 25)
It makes a great quick meal when all you feel like fixing is a bowl of cereal. |
Thanksgiving (November 26, 2020) *
Check these useful resources:
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Throw Out Your Leftovers Day (November 29)
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National Fig Week (1st week)
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Split Pea Soup Week (2nd week)
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American Diabetes Month
One of out 4 people do not know they have diabetes according to CDC. American Diabetes Month helps bring attention to diabetes and its impact on millions of Americans. Check out these resources to help prevent, delay, or manage diabetes:
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National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
Find peanut butter recipes at: |
Sweet Potato Awareness Month
Add sweet potatoes to your breakfast menu with this quick and delicious frittata and more recipes from the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission. Try this recipe, Orange & Sweet Potato Pork Chops, which is a great source of protein and vitamin A. |