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Make your mealtime fun and easy with National Frozen Food Day! Try out delicious recipes, discounts, deals, and more.
Mark your calendar for March 6 and get ready to celebrate National Frozen Food Day! This day celebrates the invention of freezing food, which has been around since the 1800s. Thanks to frozen food, we can now enjoy fresh-tasting meals all year round, no matter what time of year it is. From pizza and burgers to vegetables and fruits, you can find a wide variety of options in the freezer aisle of your local grocery store. So grab some tasty treats and join us in celebrating National Frozen Food Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1845</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beginning of Food Freezing</div><div class='timeline-text'>The concept of freezing food for preservation purposes was first developed by the British scientist and inventor Sir Francis Bacon.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1923</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commercial Freezing of Food</div><div class='timeline-text'>Clarence Birdseye is credited with inventing the quick freezing method, which forms the basis of the frozen food industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birdseye Starts Selling Frozen Foods</div><div class='timeline-text'>Birdseye started selling his quick-frozen foods in Springfield, Massachusetts which significantly increased the popularity and accessibility of frozen foods.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1953</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction of TV Dinners</div><div class='timeline-text'>Swanson introduced frozen TV Dinners, providing convenient and easy-to-prepare meals for households across America. </div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1969</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Microwavable Frozen Foods</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the popularization of microwave ovens, companies began creating microwavable frozen foods.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Frozen Food Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>U.S President Ronald Reagan officially designated March 6 as National Frozen Food Day to acknowledge the importance and convenience of frozen foods.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a frozen food meal</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a delicious meal using only frozen food. Think outside the box and get creative with your ingredients to create something delicious.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Sample frozen food products</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to your local grocery store and sample some of the newest frozen food products. You never know what new creations you may find!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a movie night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a movie night featuring all of your favorite frozen foods. Popcorn, ice cream, pizza, and more!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a smoothie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a delicious smoothie using frozen fruits and vegetables for a nutritious and tasty treat.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new recipe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look online for a new recipe that uses frozen food as an ingredient and challenge yourself to make something unique and delicious.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Convenience</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Frozen food is one of the most convenient ways to get dinner on the table. With just a few minutes in the microwave, you can have an entire meal ready! Plus, frozen foods don't require any extra cooking time or effort - they're quick and easy to prepare, so you won't be spending all night in the kitchen.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Variety</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From pizza and burritos to Chinese stir fry and pre-cut veggies, there's something for everyone in the freezer section. The variety of frozen foods now available means that no matter what your tastes are, you can always find something delicious!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>They last longer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the greatest benefits of frozen foods is their extended shelf life. Frozen meals can last up to three months, giving you plenty of time to enjoy them without having to worry about them going bad quickly. So if you're looking for a way to avoid grocery store trips and save money on food, opt for frozen!</p></div></div>
National Frozen Food Day is celebrated on March 6 every year. In 2024 National Frozen Food Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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