Nutella’s always been there for me, to ease a bad chocolate craving at 3am in the morning or to comfort a heartbroken friend on a girls’ night out. So you can imagine my surprise (and delight) when I discovered that 5 February is World Nutella Day.

It’s hard to put a finger on my favourite way to eat Nutella but I guess there’s nothing quite like spreading the ooey gooey chocolately goodness on a slice of fresh, soft and fluffy white bread – sheer joy!

So what’s the deal with World Nutella Day?

Well, I was surfing around for breakfast recipes when I stumbled upon the World Nutella Day site championed by Nutella fans – Sara from Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle from Bleeding Espresso (and Shelley from At Home in Rome, in spirit). These lovely ladies have come together to declare 5 February World Nutella Day – “a day to celebrate, to get creative with, and most importantly, to EAT Nutella.” Interesting eh?

I guess some people will come up with any excuse to chow down on a tablespoon of rich, brown hazelnutty chocolate goodness. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s celebrate!

- delicious