Sunday, March 9th is a special day for all meatball lovers because according to the National Day Calendar, it's National Meatball Day!  Nobody is really sure how this day got started but does it really matter? Not to me.

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There are so many different ways to enjoy meatballs. From traditional spaghetti and meatballs to variations like Swedish meatballs, meatball subs, and even meatball pizza we are all in for everything meatball!

My Meatball Mania Unleashed

As a proud meatball fan, I am looking forward to embracing this national holiday. There's just something about a good meatball, isn’t there? According to the Meatball FAQ from National Day Calendar, meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen. That way, you can enjoy them whenever the craving strikes...which is often for me.

My favorite way to enjoy meatballs? Put them in a sub with lettuce and a big-time slathering of mayonnaise. I discovered this by mistake but my mistake became a new eating delight, that hits the spot every time. Also, I don't have to worry about anyone else eating it.

Joining the Meatball Madness in New York

New York State knows how to celebrate National Meatball Day and there is no shortage of places to get your meatball fix. Whether you prefer classic beef meatballs or more adventurous options like turkey or lamb meatballs, there's something for every meatball lover in New York.

Spreading the Meatball Love

It sounds funny, but meatballs (and meatball subs) bring me happy feelings. Whether offering to share with friends and family (which they never take me up on), meatballs have a way of spreading happiness one delicious bite at a time. Cheers to meatballs (and meatball subs), cheers to New York State, and cheers to the meatball lovers everywhere!!! Now I'm hungry.

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