Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: November 23rd, 2021. Did you know it’s National Sardines Day? Can you believe as a child I used to eat these because my dad did. But if you asked me to know there is no, way no, how I would eat Sardines. How about you?
National Sardines Day
Sardines are Fish that has a tendency to divide people because you’re either a fan of these little Fish and enjoy frying them, or adding Sardines to Pizza, or using Sardines in Fish Tacos. Then there are people who hate Sardines with there very core. If you’re not a fan of Sardines, then you probably won’t want to celebrate National Sardines Day on November 24th, but for people who enjoy Sardines, this can be the Holiday to enjoy them. It doesn’t matter if you enjoy smoked Sardines, Pickled Sardines, or enjoy Sardines that are canned and packed in Oil, or Mustard Sauce, or Tomato Sauc
Facts About Sardines
Would you like to learn tasty Sardine facts? We think everyone celebrating this Holiday will appreciate learning about Sardines.
Sardines range in length from 6-inches to 12-inches.
Sardines get their name from the Mediterranean Island of Sardinia.
Sardines are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Some types of Sardines commonly eaten include Spanish, California, and Brisling Sardines.
Did you know Sardines are a good source of Omega-3 fatty Acids
Observing National Sardines Day
If you enjoy Sardines, then all you have to do on this Holiday is take a moment to prepare Sardines. Pile Sardines on Crackers, add Sardines to your favorite Salad, or toss Sardines into Pasta. You can even make a Sardine Sandwich out of them. While you’re observing this Holiday use the hashtag #NationalSardinesDay on Social Media to let us and the rest of the world you’re eating Sardines.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
