Christchurch Show Day is observed annually on the second Friday after the first Tuesday in November. This year, that date is on November 14 and is all about celebrating Canterbury’s independence, as well as the New Zealand Agricultural Show.
Tempranillo Day
Tempranillo Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of November every year and this year, it falls on November 13. The Spanish word ‘Temprano’ translates to ‘early,’ and Spain’s native Tempranillo grapes are called so because they are harvested early in the season. In 2011, the Tempranillo Advocates Producers and Amigos Society (TAPAS) celebrated the first Tempranillo Day with the goal of providing a way for people to add to the complexity of their wine drinking.
Celebrate with a glass of plum, raspberry, or black cherry wine. Their fruity taste perfectly complements dishes with a hint of spice, making them a classic pairing with Spanish chorizo. Because of its low acidity, medium tannins, and savory flavor, Tempranillo wine pairs well with a wide range of salads and entrées.
National Pâté Day
National Pâté Day is on November 1. It is a perfect opportunity to know more about the history and celebration of this most fulfilling delicacy. Pâté is a spreadable paste from crushed cooked meat and often minced fat. Pâté is a forcemeat-filled paste, pie, or bread. Ground meat from pork, chicken, fish, or beef is a common forcemeat, as are fat, vegetables, herbs, spices, and wine or brandy (often cognac or Armagnac). It is served frequently with or on top of bread or crackers.