December 29th- Happy Pepper Pot Day. Huh, what? Yeah, you know i had to get this one in before the year ends. Pepper Pot Day is just one of those bizarre holidays that makes you wonder why there isn't a national Blue Jeans day. Is there a holiday for denim wear? Well, happy pepper pot day to you all and enjoy this special day by making some hearty chicken or beef soup. For those of you who live in a cold climate, this day is meant just for you! 

History:In Valley Forge, during the bitter winter of 1777-1778, hunger soared and hope quailed in America's poor Continental Army. General Washington asked his cook to feed his men at any cost. With only scraps of tripe from the butcher and a handful of peppercorns, the cook produced a hearty soup - the creation of Pepper Pot Soup. Celebrate with a pot of thick, hot and somewhat spicy soup today. Most people now substitute chicken, beef or shrimp for the tripe.