My birth month of April is a strong contender, its when winter typically starts to turn into spring for real. Other months have better holidays, but I think they fall just a little short in other aspects.
No pickles. I can sometimes tolerate eating a sandwich they've been removed from, but pickles are a big no for me.
I've never made a meal for someone outside family, but I have shared baked goods such as bread, pastries and cookies with my co-workers.
