VPWL GOURMET 2013-2014
May 2014

Hors d’oeuvre
National Hamburger Month
Mini Big Fat Bacon Sliders
National Asparagus Month
Crispy Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Shrimp Day – April 10th
National Salsa Month
Grilled Shrimp with Salsa Verde

First Course
Salad Month
Strawberry Month
Vinegar Month
Balsamic Strawberries with Arugula

Entreʹe
National Barbecue Month
National Beef Month
Oven roasted Tri-Tip
Sweet Vidalia Onion Month
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
National Potatoes Month
World Famous Twice Baked Potatoes with Bacon

Dessert
National Cherry Cobbler Month
Cherry Lime Cobbler with Vanilla Créme Fraîche Biscuits

Wine Suggestions
Santome Extra Dry Prosecco
Three Saints Sixty Seven 2007 Central Coast Blend from  Happy Canyon

Mother’s Day is May 11, 2014
May 17 is National Cherry Cobbler Day
May 17 is National Walnut Day
May 17 is National Pizza Party Day
National Artisan Gelato Month
National Barbecue Month
National Chocolate Custard Month
National Egg Month
National Hamburger Month
National Mediterranean Diet Month
National Salad Month
National Salsa Month
National Strawberry Month
National Vinegar Month
National Beef Month
Potatoes and Limes Month
Sweet Vidalia Onion Month
Grapefruit and Kiwi Month
Carrots and Cauliflower Month
Tavern Month
National Asparagus Month
National Luau Month
National Gazpacho Aficionado Month
Food Allergy Awareness Week (May 11-17, 2014)
American Craft Beer Week (May 12-18, 2014)
International Pickles Week (3rd Week)
National Women’s Health Week (May 11-17) [begins on Mother’s Day]
UK: National Bread Week
UK: National Doughnut Week (May 10-17, 2014)