Top Five Odd and Obscure National Food Holidays

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • February 24, 2010
Does everything have a national day? A few days ago it was National Pancake Day. And apparently tomorrow is National Clam Chowder Day. A better question is: Is everyday a National Day for something? Yes, yes it is. Immediately after National Clam...
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