Did you know that September 9th is “National I Love Food Day” ? If you’re like me, probably not. Until the other day, I had never heard of this. I’m still not even sure what it’s all about, but I thought it would be fun to put together this post, National I Love Food Day September 9th – Food Fun, to help celebrate. So read on and have a little food fun with me.
It’s Not About Me
Even though this special day is National I Love Food Day I decided not to basically repeat myself.
Everyday in my house is National I Love Food Day and I write about it quite a bit here on the blog, so I thought I would just take this time to share some funny facts and fun videos that I found.
5 Food Facts That May Surprise You
- In the 1800’s Ketchup was used as medicine – People took spoonfuls and pills of ketchup with the hope of getting better. From indigestion to jaundice, they thought the red stuff was would make all their sickness go away.
2. Chocolate was once used as currency – Ancient civilizations like the Mayans used the cocoa bean as currency.
3. A bunch of bananas is called a Hand – and a single banana is called a finger
4. Sweet Potatoes and Yams are not the same thing – Each comes from a different plant. The sweet potatoes from the morning glory plant and yams are related to palms and grasses.
National I Love Food Day September 9th – Food Fun
5. Lemons float and limes sink – if you put both of them in water , you may be surprised. The lime rind is thinner and does not contain them same porous material as a lemon.
Not All Taste Buds Are The Same
I love to watch people try something new to eat for the first time. The reactions can be quite funny at times. That’s why I wanted to share this funny video with you.
It may be the Irish in me, but watching these Irish people try some American Thanksgiving food brings a huge smile to my face.
Abbey Sharp
September 8, 2017 at 11:06 amI am totally with ya! National I love Food Day happens every day here! Such fascinating facts, especially the ketchup one
Mikki
September 8, 2017 at 7:13 pmThanks Abbey! Have a great weekend.
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner
September 8, 2017 at 11:40 amthere is a day for everything now! Who can keep up! this is a fun one
Mikki
September 8, 2017 at 7:12 pmHa ha. i know. I think you can find a day for any occasion.
Emily
September 8, 2017 at 1:46 pmThis facts are so fun and interesting! Love this post 🙂
Emily
September 8, 2017 at 1:46 pmPS isn’t everyday national I love food day??? 😉 hehe
Mikki
September 8, 2017 at 7:12 pmWhy yes it is Emily.. yes it is. 🙂
Jessica @ Small Bites by Jessica
September 8, 2017 at 3:32 pmThis was so fun! Happy I love food day to you!
Mikki
September 8, 2017 at 7:11 pmThanks Jessica! Right back at ya!
Rachel
September 8, 2017 at 4:47 pmI love this post! Side note: ketchup is disgusting. But Thanksgiving is mmmmmm… 🙂
Mikki
September 8, 2017 at 7:11 pmHa ha. I guess your not a ketchup used Rachel? LOL!
Sarah
September 8, 2017 at 7:53 pmHow can I not love this?
I never knew that about limes and lemons and have both on the kitchen table so the girls and I are going to try that out!
Mikki
September 9, 2017 at 12:39 pmI know. I’m thinking of trying it out too Sarah. Food fun for sure.
Michelle @ Running with Attitude
September 8, 2017 at 9:18 pmNational I Love Food Day? Who knew?! I can’t believe ketchup was used as medicine!
Mikki
September 9, 2017 at 12:38 pmI know. Crazy right? Thanks for stopping by Michelle!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus
September 8, 2017 at 9:57 pmHow did I miss this holiday?!?! I need to mark this down for next year! And what crazy facts! Ketchup? Who knew?!
Mikki
September 9, 2017 at 12:38 pmHa ha. I know Nicole. It seems there is a holiday for everything now a days.
Esther
September 9, 2017 at 6:22 pmNational food day is news to me!
Cool facts and the video is hilarious!!
Ps, praying for y’all and FL
Mikki
September 15, 2017 at 2:37 pmHi Esther. Thank you so much for your prayers. They were definitely cherished through the storm.
Phew. It has been quite a hurricane season hasn’t it.
Jill Conyers
September 9, 2017 at 8:41 pmNational I Love Food Day. Really? Food should be celebrated.
dixya @food, pleasure, and health
September 10, 2017 at 8:29 amwhat a fun post!
Mikki
September 15, 2017 at 2:36 pmThanks Dixya!