World Nutella Day

Who would have thought the creamy hazelnut delight Nutella would have a day dedicated to the celebration of its spoon licking goodness? But then again, anyone who has tasted the amazing spread that it is, will not be surprised to hear that February 5 is World Nutella Day. And the spirit of this day is embodied by one single line on the World Nutella Day website – “We had a dream. And a spoon.”
The day in celebration of Nutella was formally declared in 2007, and since then the tradition has continued. Sara Rosso, an American blogger living in Italy, thought that there were many days in the year but no day set aside to appreciate Nutella and voila, the World Nutella Day was born.
Nutella goes well with almost anything and the staggering amount of recipes that are available online shows that everything tastes better when Nutella is involved. From breakfast dishes such as cinnamon rolls, French toast and granola to brownies, cakes, cookies and even pizza – the Nutella Day website has a compilation of recipes that can keep a belly happy for years.
According to livestrong.com, the hazelnuts in Nutella can even have its own benefits if had in moderation. It could provide support for your heart and nutrients for your diet. One thing to look out for is quantity though, since the fat and sugar content is a little high.
Whether you like Nutella as the good old spread on your morning bread, as part of a glorious cheese-cake recipe or the guilty pleasure of eating it all up with a spoon at one go, February 5 is a way to pay homage to the world's favourite spread. For more information on the celebrations and to indulge in Nutella, check out the website www.nutelladay.com.
To check out the action around the world, see the World Nutella Day Facebook page or follow the Twitter stream @nutelladay. Take it one step further and pose for a selfie with your favourite Nutella based food and use the hashtag #nutelladay on Instagram.