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I don't know about you, but I'm running a bit behind schedule this year. I don't even have my 2007 wall calendar - which I would normally tack up next to my computer - yet! Fortunately, there are lots of great food calendars of there to choose from (and some are even on sale!). Here are a couple of favorites, for late shoppers like me:

The Peeps Calendar is perfect for anyone looking for a sugar high and the Play with Your Food Calendar is all about having fun with food, reinventing ordinary fruits and vegetables into new creatures. A third oddball calendar is Hot Sauce!, which features photography of hot sauce 'scapes and labels.

The Joy of Cooking Desk Calendar will supplement your recipe collection with some favorites from the newest edition, and you can find regional favorites in Mediterranean Cuisine and Mexican Cuisine. Opt for Desserts for something sweeter.

And if wine and spirits are more appealing to you than food, try The Wine Companion Calendar or the Cocktail-a-day calendar, because it's always five o'clock somewhere.

The pros aren't the only ones with calendars - food bloggers have some out there, as well. Bron Marshall's features some of her best photography (it's downloadable and completely free!), as does Habeas Brulee's calendar.

There are too many to choose from. It's a good thing I have a lot of wall space!

Every year I seem to end up with a bunch of calendars that I don't want, but am forced to use because by the time I get around to shopping for a nicer one, all the stores are sold out. This year, I turned to the internet to find some good foodie options so we can all avoid looking at "More Lighthouses of Maine" or "The OC 2006" for the next 365 days. Not that there's anything wrong with lighthouses, of course, but we can do better.

• Coffee 2006 has great shots of hot drinks in cafes and beans ready for processing.
• Chocolate 2006 Mini Calendar includes interesting facts and quotes about chocolate and the pages are chocolate scented!
• Dog Food Play with Your Food has surprisingly realistic (and adorable) animals made out of vegetables, like cauliflower poodles and strawberry puppies. Also available in mini size.
• The Wine Lover's Daily Calendar is packed with daily wine tips, tastings and trivia, as well as including helpful pairing suggestions.
• The Joy of Cooking Daily Calendar features recipes as well as information on what is in season and cooking techniques. 
• Food Network All Star 2006 Calendar and Cookbook Set includes a wall calendar tribute to New Orleans and a book with the network chefs' favorite recipes. A portion of the proceeds for both the book and the calendar go to charity. 
• And be sure not to miss out on Sandra Lee's Semi Homemade Daily Calendar. Since Slashfoodies are such fans of her work.