December is home to more than one holiday to celebrate! This month the 501 on First Blog is highlighting a variety of December holidays you may not even be aware of! Broaden your horizons and take time out to note these food-centric December holidays.
National Brownie Day
December 8th is National Brownie Day and we don’t want any of our 501 on First residents to miss out on this tasty celebration! In preparation for this upcoming holiday, we are sharing an incredible brownie recipes in this post. Whip of a batch of brownies in your apartment to celebrate!
Gingerbread House Day
Celebrate Gingerbread House Day (December 12) by getting together with friends and family for a festive evening of creating a magical, edible, delectable gingerbread house. Gingerbread House Heaven has all the resources you need if you are new to the tradition, and even if you aren’t they have tons of ideas to up your gingerbread-house game. If you prefer a shortcut, pick up a gingerbread house kit online or at your favorite grocery or craft store and concentrate on the fun of decorating the house without the hassle of the baking.
National Cupcake Day
Who doesn’t love a cupcake? These sweet, delightfully decadent, hand-held treats are a hit at holiday gatherings or simply to enjoy at home. December 15th is National Cupcake Day, so we suggest heading out to visit your favorite bakery and pick up some to celebrate. If baking is your jam, check out this list of 35 Indulgent Cupcake Recipes from Yellowblissroad. It will be sure to spark your imagination. Happy baking!
National Maple Syrup Day
December 17th is National Maple Syrup Day, and this we are celebrating breakfast! We have a breakfast recipe and a syrup recipe for you to enjoy. We hope that you have a month full of great breakfasts!
Belgian Waffles from Cooking Classy
There’s nothing like a basic belgian waffle. Sprinkle your waffle with powdered sugar and cinnamon, top it with white chocolate mousse or ice cream, and decorate your waffle with your favorite fruits. This versatile recipe works well with a variety of toppings.
You can’t include National Maple Syrup Day without at least one syrup recipe. This vanilla butter syrup tastes amazing drizzled over a stack of pancakes or waffles.
National Bake Cookies Day
The holidays are finally here! What better way to celebrate the holidays than by baking some tasty and festive holiday cookies? And what better day than December 18, National Bake Cookies Day. We are sharing a recipe for some decorative and incredibly tasty holiday cookies that you can make in your apartment kitchen. These cookies are sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Candy Cane Cookies
These festive cookies look and taste a lot like peppermint candy canes. The recipe comes from Betty Crocker. Here’s what you will need to make them: sugar, butter or margarine, milk, vanilla, peppermint extract, an egg, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, red food coloring, and finely crushed peppermint candies or candy canes.
National Bacon Day
Finish the month strong with bacon! Whether you like it crispy, chewy, or somewhere in between, bacon is a tasty addition to any meal, particularly breakfast. Celebrate National Bacon Day this month by trying a recipe or two featuring this American breakfast staple. The Food Network Magazine will have you knee-deep in bacon-inspired recipes: 50 Things to Make with Bacon.
We hope you enjoy making one (or all) of these foods this December, right here at your apartment in Rochester, MN! Please share your favorite recipes in the comments.