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NATIONAL PUPPY DAY
Observed each year on March 23rd, National Puppy Day celebrates the unconditional love and affection puppies bring to our lives. Their cuddles and wiggles make us smile and without a doubt, there are squeals of delight when there are puppies around!
National Puppy Day
The day also brings awareness to the need for care of and homes for orphaned pups as well as to educate people about the horrors of puppy mills across the country. Puppies are a big responsibility. Be sure to consider everything involved and adopt from a shelter. The puppies there need love and a home just as much as any other and they grow into loyal pets, too!
Kona is our daughter
Janice's rescue dog. She is an American Boxer.
National Blueberry Popover Day โ March 10, 2023
In honor of National Blueberry Popover Day (which is March 10th), weโve got a tasty recipe for a homemade blueberry popover for you! This is a delicious treat that your kids will love to wake up to in the morning or come home to for an after school snack. This recipe is also healthier and cheaper than the box of stale Pop-Tarts thatโs sitting in your pantry. [image via flickr]
What exactly is a popover? Itโs not really a muffin or cupcake, itโs more of a hollow bread that rises when baked, hence the term popover. If you really like this recipe and want to try it with other things like apples, strawberries, chocolate chunks, or chopped nuts, feel free to do so. You could also add a touch of cinnamon or vanilla for extra flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups of all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup of sugar
4 tablespoons of butter or margarine
2 cups of non-fat or low-fat milk
2 cups of fresh blueberries
Cooking spray
Directions
Preheat the oven to about 350 degrees. Coat your muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray like Pam. Divide the butter evenly into each cup of the pan. Place the pan in the oven.
In a bowl, mix the milk, eggs, and sugar. Slowly pour in the all-purpose flour and whisk well.
Chop up the blueberries into smaller chunks or chop them up in the food processor. Ideally, youโll want slightly smaller chunks of blueberries, just be careful not to turn them into mush.
Pour the blueberries into the batter and mix well. Take out the muffin pans and let them cool before you pour the batter into the pans. Put them back in the oven to bake. Leave them in for about twenty minutes or until soft and golden.
Blueberry popovers are a delicious treat to make day or night. These treats are also easy enough for kids to make with the help of adult supervision of course. Why not make this recipe a part of every Saturday morning?
NATIONAL WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE DAY
National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day on March 6th offers another way to celebrate one of our favorite desserts. This indulgent day inspires bakers across the country to wow us with their delicious creations!
#WhiteChocolateCheesecakeDay
Cheesecake is a sweet dessert that is a mixture of soft fresh cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar on a crust made from crushed graham crackers, crushed cookies, pastry, or sponge cake. Cheesecakes can be prepared baked or unbaked and are often served topped with fruit, chocolate, or whipped cream. There are many flavors in which cheesecakes can be prepared. However, this day honors the white chocolate cheesecake.
National Margarita Day: Grab These Drink Discounts and Deals
Take these National Margarita Day deals on the rocks, blended or with a salted rim.
National Margarita Day is today, and many restaurants are offering discounts on margaritas and other promotions to celebrate.
But first, where did this cocktail come from? There's a lot of debate over the origin of the 'rita. According to tequila brand Jose Cuervo, the first margarita was made in 1938 by a bartender hoping to "capture the heart" of Mexican showgirl Rita de la Rosa.
Another origin story credits Francisco "Pancho" Morales with inventing the drink on July 4, 1942, at Tommy's Place, a bar in Juรกrez, Mexico.
And yet another claims Dallas socialite Margarita Sames concocted the cocktail at her vacation home in Acapulco in 1948.
We may never know the truth. But with great National Margarita Day deals like this, does it matter?
National Margarita Day, an annual made-up holiday, is Wednesday this year, and many restaurants will offer special deals and promotions to celebrate the popular cocktail.
A traditional margarita consists of tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice, often served with salt on the rim of the glass. Tequila, the cocktail's primary base, is among the five fastest-growing spirits categories in the U.S., according to the industry group Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
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Bahama Breeze
Bahama Breeze has more than 40 locations across 15 states. Today, the Caribbean-inspired chain is offering $2.22 classic margaritas.
Chevy's Fresh Tex Mex
On National Margarita Day, sip on a flight of Chevy's strawberry, mango and signature lime margaritas for $10.
Chili's
Chili's Tequila Trifecta, Straw-Eddy Rita and Grand Romance Ritas are just $5 on National Margarita Day. Plus, you get to keep your "Rita with the Best" souvenir cup.
Do you have a favorite place to get a Margarita? Or do you fix them at home?
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 | NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY
The Christian tradition, Pancake Day, also called Pancake Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras (which is French for "Fat Tuesday"), is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on the following day, Ash Wednesday. It's called so due to the custom of eating pancakes on this day, a tradition that comes from a time when any remaining rich foods were eaten on the day before Lent to use them up, and fasting begins. It's observed mainly in English-speaking countries, especially Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States, but also in the Philippines and Germany.
Pancake Day is a movable feast whose date is determined by Easter, and it's celebrated exactly 47 days before Easter Sunday. The date can vary from as early as February 3 to as late as March 9.
Random act of kindness
A random act of kindness is a nonpremeditated, inconsistent action designed to offer kindness towards the outside world.[1] The phrase "practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty" was written by Anne Herbert on a placemat in Sausalito, California in 1982. It was based on the phrase "random acts of violence and senseless acts of cruelty". Herbert's book Random Kindness and Senseless Acts of Beauty was published in February 1993 speaking about true stories of acts of kindness.
The phrase is commonly expressed as the suggestion to "Practice random acts of kindness." There are groups around the world who are sharing acts of spontaneous kindness.
National Almond Day 2023: History, significance and all you need to know
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80 per cent of the worldโs almonds are grown in California.
The day reminds us to allow loved ones to take a respite from their daily lives and eat almonds, the most versatile and delicious nut filled with Vitamin E, magnesium and fibre.
National Almond Day 2023
February 16
Today February 16th 2023 is National Almond Day! Who knew?
The humble almond is believed to be one of the most ancient fruit to be cultivated. There are several mentions of almonds along with dates in the Old Testament of the Bible along with another familiar nut- the pistachio.
Weโre sure you are familiar with the almond, whether you eat them whole or use them as an ingredient in your cooking and baking, but did you know that almond is not actually a nut? Itโs a stone fruit that is related to cherries, plums and peaches. But in case with almonds only stone is eaten, not the pulp.
With many varieties of almond available across the globe, one of the finest almond varieties is Jordan almond. This almond is frequently sold in a colored sugar glaze.
There is a nice legend about almonds, that comes from the Greek mythology. The myth tells about beautiful princess Phyllis, who was left waiting at the altar in the day of her marriage by Demophon, her intended. Phyllis was waiting for him, but finally died of a broken heart. Gods sympathized Phyllis and transformed her into an almond tree, that has become the symbol of hope.
Almonds are an excellent source of vitamin E and magnesium, they have the highest level of protein and fiber among all tree nuts.
The protein in almonds is more like a protein of human breast milk, that is why almonds are the best base for baby formulas.
Enjoy your almonds today!
NATIONAL HOT CHOCOLATE DAY
Each year on January 31st, National Hot Chocolate Day warms up people across the country by celebrating the timeless cold-weather beverage.
With windchills of -20 to- 25 below here
there will be gallons and gallons consumed today.
A. Yes. Hot chocolate is made by melting high-quality chocolate into the milk. Itโs almost like syrup but slightly thinner. You can thin it down further by adding more milk, though.
Q. Will I like hot chocolate if I like hot cocoa?
A. Both are delicious but hot chocolate is a little more luxurious than hot cocoa. Some prefer one over the other and many people enjoy both equally.
Cocoa vs Hot Chocolate
We make hot cocoa with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. Weโre able to do this thanks to a process developed by father and son chemists. For the thicker, more flavorful beverage, we make hot chocolate from ground chocolate containing cocoa butter. It is also called drinking chocolate. Hot chocolate has also been around longer than hot cocoa. In the early 1800s, Casparus van Houten Sr. developed a process to separate the cocoa solids from the butter. His son, Coenraad Johannes made those fats more soluble in water. Together their processes made cocoa powder possible.
NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY
National Peanut Butter Day on January 24th recognizes an American staple in our pantries. Whether creamy or chunky, with chocolate or with jelly, peanut butter gets the recognition it deserves each year on this day.
National Peanut Butter Day
The early peanut butter made by the Aztecs and Incas around 1000 BC was more of a paste and not nearly as creamy as the peanut butter we know now.
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Adding water to the powder creates a paste very similar to creamy peanut butter. .
Q. Does powdered peanut butter have fewer calories?
A. Yes. Powdered peanut butter contains less fat and fewer calories than regular peanut butter. Two tablespoons of powdered peanut butter contain about 50 calories
National Bacon Day:
The National Bacon Day is celebrated every year on December 30 to celebrate natureโs most flavored gift.
The History of Bacon
In Central Asia, about 10,000 years ago, the first wild pigs were domesticated in Central Asia. Not long after that, people began to enjoy bacon. A dish that was salty, fatty and really good. However, not everyone thought that bacon was a good food. Many cultures in the Mideast thought that pigs were dirty animals and as a result, many religions from the area forbid eating the flesh of the pig. Regardless of this ban, bacon still managed to travel to the Roman Empire and was an almost immediate hit.
The Romans knew this food as petaso and was eaten not only as a breakfast food but also as a dinner food. It was widely eaten because it was inexpensive, easy to cook and it was very tasty. From Rome, it would spread to Germany where it was known as Bak. The name for this cured meat would continue to evolve until the 16th century when it became known as bacoun. Eventually, the word for it would get whittled down to simply bacon.
In 1539, Hernando de Soto brought 13 pigs to the Americas and within 3 years he had a herd of them that was 700 strong. Which is probably why heโs credited as being the father of the American pork industry. Over the years, the popularity of bacon continued to grow. Today, it is one of the most popular food items on the planet.
Until the 20th century, most types of bacon made in the U.S were what would now be called artisanal bacon. It was hand crafted using locally obtained ingredients. However, that changed in 1924, when Oscar Meyer received a patent for packaged, sliced bacon and began selling it to the American public.
Today, there is a wide variety of different types of bacon on the market, including both commercial and artisanal varieties. Bacon has also made it into a great range of products which include bacon mayonnaise, bacon chocolate, bacon brittle and even bacon popcorn. Bacon is one of the most popular foods in the U.S with sales in the billions of dollars. Over $4 billion dollars of bacon was sold in 2014 and bacon sales increase each year after that.
Types of Bacon
Of course, no two types of bacon are the same and thereโs a significant difference between the various types. For instance, Canadian Bacon is made from the back of the pig and looks quite similar to American ham. Irish bacon is also made from the back of the pig, but it is generally sliced thicker. American bacon is made from the fattier belly of the pig and then there is speck โ an Italian bacon which is from the legs of the pig and is cured with various spices which include juniper, garlic, nutmeg, and salt.
And thatโs just the tip of the pig, so to speak. Other types of bacon are made nowadays and not all of them come from pig meat. Some of the more popular forms of bacon include duck bacon, gypsy bacon, slab bacon, pepper bacon, elk bacon, lamb and beef bacon, venison bacon, turkey bacon and soy protein bacon. However, not all bacon enthusiasts agree that these types of bacon are bacon at all.
Sizzling Bacon Facts
- A bust of Kevin Bacon was once made from Bacon
- Bacon & Eggs are eaten together 71% of the time
- A 250 pound pig will yield approximately 23 pounds of bacon
- 53% of American homes keep bacon on hand at all times
- New York And Los Angeles are the top American consumers of bacon
- The average American eats 18 pounds of bacon a year
- Bacon grease was used to make explosives during WWII
Popular Bacon Dishes
There are a variety of popular bacon dishes. The following is only a partial list: BLT sandwich, Bacon Explosion, Foolโs Gold Leaf, Candied Bacon, Chicken Fried Bacon and Griebenschmalz.
Celebrating National Bacon Day
The best way to celebrate National Bacon Day is by serving or eating bacon in one of it various forms. You can have eggs and bacon, a BLT sandwich or maybe just bacon by itself. If you want a more exotic bacon dish, you can try bacon Guacamole, peanut butter & bacon sandwiches or bacon muffins.
You can also throw a bacon-themed party, order bacon novelty products or take pictures of your bacon creations and post it to social media using the hashtag #NationalBaconDay. And if you want to share this holiday with a friend or family member, you can send them a bacon gift such as bacon roses, bacon scented underwear or maybe a โMaking Baconโ T-shirt.
Conclusion
National Bacon Day is the perfect holiday to celebrate a food product that is commonly known as โmeat candy.โ If you love bacon, and who among us doesnโt, then you might think that this holiday is almost as good as bacon.
Than there is bacon on your burger.
BACON PANCAKES have been a family favorite for years! We first had these savory pancakes and bacon bits at the Calgary Stampede in Canada and have been making them ever since. If youโve been thinking about making Bacon Pancakes, today is the day! Itโs our favorite easy breakfast recipe. The savory/sweet combo just canโt be beat!
Had my first bacon pancakes about a month ago. I myself prefer my bacon separate from the pancakes.
How about you? How do you like your bacon fixed?
What is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day?
Have the holidays let you down? Do you feel like the magic and mystique of Christmas has faded with maturity and age? Well fear not my fine friends. National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is here to save you. National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is a day of light hearted fun and a day to be yourself and not that buttoned up corporate version of yourself you have grown to despise. Most importantly, National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is a day to make the holidays fun...the way they were intended to be! So this National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, leave the school uniform at home, keep the preppy office blouse in your closet, and whatever you do, don't even think about taking your suit to work. All you need to wear is your ugly Christmas sweater because this is your day, this is our day, this is National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.
When is this magical day?
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is celebrated on the third Friday of December each year. In 2022, it falls on Friday, Dec 16th.
How can I participate?
Participating in National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is quite easy. By following the three easy steps below, you can be an active participant in the world's greatest holiday.
BUY AN UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER
Check out our list of preferred vendors for ideas of where to pick up an ugly Christmas sweater for men or women. Tipsy Elves is the official sponsor of National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day and their sweaters have been featured on ABC's Shark Tank, where they received an investment from one of the sharks on the show. They have hundreds of hilarious, cute and festive ugly Christmas sweaters to choose from. They also allow you to subscribe to their email list and receive 20% off of your first order with them.
WEAR YOUR SWEATER FOR THE ENTIRE DAY
Rock your sweater all day and all night, from the time you wake up till the time you sleep. No breaks. No copouts. No excuses. The sweater must stay on.
SHARE THIS DAY WITH YOUR FRIENDS
Share this special day with friends and help us spread the word. Each year, hundreds of thousands of people participate in National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, and with your help, we can put this holiday on the calendar for years to come!
NATIONAL COCOA DAY โ December 13
NATIONAL COCOA DAY
December 13th ushers in a celebration worthy of the winter holidays with National Cocoa Day. What better way to warm up after a cold day outside?
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We make hot cocoa with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. However, Americans often use hot chocolate and hot cocoa interchangeably, sometimes causing a bit of confusion. There is a difference between the two beverages. We make hot chocolate by using ground chocolate containing cocoa butter. We mix it with hot milk, and it is drinking chocolate.
Hot chocolate is also known as drinking chocolate.
We make hot cocoa from cocoa powder. We produce a paste called chocolate liquor through the fermentation, drying, roasting, and grinding process of cocoa beans. Through another method, they separate cocoa butter, leaving cocoa powder. We use this cocoa powder to make hot cocoa. The result has very little fat and calories.
Cocoa History
The Mayans are credited with creating the first chocolate beverage around 2000 years ago. Culturally, cocoa became an essential part of the Aztec civilization by 1400 AD. After the drink found its way from Mexico through the New World, Europeans popularized the chocolate drink. However, it has undergone multiple changes since then. Until the 19th century, drinkers used hot chocolate medicinally to treat ailments such as stomach diseases.
In the United States, an instant form of the drink is popular. Mixed with hot water or milk, the packet contains mostly cocoa powder, sugar, and dry milk. We also like to add marshmallows or whipped cream. It makes the chocolatey drink creamier and sweeter. What better way to celebrate National Cocoa Day?
friends and family. They fill these chocolate spheres with cocoa, marshmallows, and many of the ingredients listed above for a delightful hot cocoa treat. Whatโs your favorite way to enjoy hot cocoa? Share your celebration using #NationalCocoaDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL COCOA DAY HISTORY
Undeterred by our research, National Day Calendarยฎ continues seeking the origins of this toasty holiday.
Hot Cocoa FAQ
Q. Can I use hot cocoa mix to make a dessert?
A. Yes. While we first think of hot cocoa when we open that container, there are other ways to use it. Use cocoa mix in baking to add a chocolatey flavor to cookies, breads, and cakes. Another way to enjoy that cocoa flavor is by mixing it into your ice cream and topping it with marshmallows.
Q. What other beverages can I use cocoa mix in?
A. Do you like chocolate flavor in your coffee? Add a teaspoon or two of the cocoa mix to your morning coffee.
NATIONAL STRETCHING DAY | December 11
On December 11, National Stretching Day is dedicated to educating people on the numerous benefits that come with practitioner assisted-stretching.
This is a good topic for us older folks.
How many of you do some type of stretching. If so what?
We have private TV channel here at our retirement center.
We also have a gym with different types of exercise equipment which features light workouts.
The TV shows have some types of seated yoga or stretching movements.
#NationalStretchingDay
Flexibility is one of the most significant components to leading a healthy lifestyle. When most think about stretching, it is in relation to one or two stand-by stretches that are held for a few seconds and released. However, this isnโt the most efficient form of stretching.
There is a way to stretch that can make you feel a difference. On National Stretching Day, we are bringing awareness to why incorporating practitioner assisted-stretching into your everyday routine will make your movements more efficient. In fact, your stretching movements will be more effortless and pain-free on a daily basis.
Importance of Stretching
Why is stretching important? Stretching improves our lifestyle and helps us live a better life. When we stretch daily, we increase our mobility and keep our muscles flexible and strong. Due to sedentary lifestyles of growing older or over stressed muscles, people develop excessive resting muscle tone causing everyday movement to be difficult, cumbersome, or painful. Our independence becomes compromised, partially due to a greater inability
NATIONAL STRETCHING DAY | December 11
On December 11, National Stretching Day is dedicated to educating people on the numerous benefits that come with practitioner assisted-stretching.
#National Stretching Day
Flexibility is one of the most significant components to leading a healthy lifestyle. When most think about stretching, it is in relation to one or two stand-by stretches that are held for a few seconds and released. However, this isnโt the most efficient form of stretching.
There is a way to stretch that can make you feel a difference. On National Stretching Day, we are bringing awareness to why incorporating practitioner assisted-stretching into your everyday routine will make your movements more efficient. In fact, your stretching movements will be more effortless and pain-free on a daily basis.
Importance of Stretching
Why is stretching important? Stretching improves our lifestyle and helps us live a better life. When we stretch daily, we increase our mobility and keep our muscles flexible and strong. Due to sedentary lifestyles of growing older or over stressed muscles, people develop excessive resting muscle tone causing everyday movement to be difficult, cumbersome, or painful. Our independence becomes compromised, partially due to a greater inability to move.
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Daily stretching exercises or getting regularly stretched by a certified practitioner will keep joints moving efficiently as we age. This will keep our body healthy. A few additional key benefits to stretching:
- Relieves stiffness and soreness in your joints.
- Increases and maintains your active range of motion.
- Improves circulation and blood flow.
- Mitigates muscle imbalances that can lead to poor posture. Strengthening and stretching specific muscle groups can assist in promoting proper alignment.
- Re-establishes a more ideal resting muscle tone and optimal muscle extensibility making movement easier and more efficient.
- Supports injury prevention, enhances athletic skills and improves your ability to do daily activities.
- Helps with stress reduction, calming the mind and decreasing tension headaches.
- It makes you feel lighter and younger.
Stretching Benefits
Being stretched by a professional on a regular basis helps to relax your muscles while at the same time improves your active range of motion and ultimately your daily motor skills.
The main goal of practitioner assisted-stretching is to be able to move further efficiently and effortlessly. Over time, a persons tolerance to stretch systematically increases. Eventually, your muscles will freely extend further to ultimately make life better. Practitioner assisted-stretching enables you to regain the ability to do what you once enjoyed doing and continue to be active for the rest of your life.
Stretching Truths
Research shows that the limiting factor to increase lasting apparent muscle extensibility is not the length or viscoelastic properties of the muscle. You cannot truly โstretchโ a muscle because muscles are not very elastic do not โstretchโ to a longer length. Instead, muscle extensibility depends upon the musclesโ sensitivity to tolerate the stretch.
Muscle length does not profoundly change despite what the word stretch implies. In truth, muscles extend further and further by increasing their โtoleranceโ to a stretch. Regular stretches at the right intensity and frequency builds stretch-tolerance and apparent muscle extensibility. Studies also show stretching one or two days per week was adequate to maintain range of movement (ROM) gains. Stretching three or more days per week allows you to attain further ROM gains.
LET LOOSE
- Develop a new daily stretching routine and stick to it.
- Learn about the short and long-term benefits of stretching.
- Join a Yoga class.
- Play a nightly game of Twister with your family and have fun stretching.
- Volunteer at a retirement facility and engage residents to practice daily stretching techniques.
- Join a stretching class.
- Document your stretching journey and watch your progress.
- Learn about the Stretch Zone Method.
- Share your photos of your stretching routine on social media using #NationalStretchingDay.
FOUNDER
National Day Calendar is pleased to welcome Stretch Zone to the National Day Calendar Founder Family. Beginning in 2022, we will celebrate National Stretching Day on December 11 and each year after.
Stretch Zone was founded in 2004 by Jorden Gold after watching diabetes deteriorate his Pop-Pop (grandfather) and seeing him become immobile as a result. Gold believed he could apply a proprietary stretching method to help individuals increase their mobility, while reaping the many benefits that proper stretching offers. This became known as the Stretch Zone method and led to the creation of the worldโs first and largest stretching franchise.
NATIONAL PASTRY DAY December 9th, 2022.
National Pastry Day celebrates one of the worldโs most favored baked goods. On December 9th, visit your local bakery and pick up one or two of your favorite kinds.
#NationalPastryDay
The pastry is a name given to a large variety of baked goods which are made with ingredients such as flour, sugar, milk, butter, shortening, baking powder, and eggs. Pastry dough is rolled out thinly and then used as a base for different baked products. A few of the more common bakery items include pies, tarts, quiches, and pasties. Bakers create both savory and sweet dishes from the doughs they create. Additionally, they continue to develop new and delicious creations all the time!
- Pastries can be traced as far back as the ancient Mediterranean where they had almost paper-thin, multilayered baklava and Phyllo dough.
- Pastry-making began in Northern Europe after the Crusaders brought it back from the Mediterranean.
- French and Italian Renaissance chefs eventually perfected the puff and choux pastries while 17th and 18th-century chefs brought new recipes to the table. Included in the innovative recipes were Napoleons, cream puffs, and eclairs.
Culinary historians often consider French pastry chef Antonin Careme (1784 โ 1833) to have been the original great master of pastry making in modern times.
Many different types of pastry deliver baked goods that make our mouths water. Most of them fall into one of the following categories:
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- Shortcrust pastry โ simplest and most common.
- Sweetcrust pastry โ similar to the shortcrust but sweeter.
- Flaky pastry โ simple pastry that expands when cooked.
- Puff pastry โ has many layers that cause it to puff when baked.
- Choux pastry โ very light pastry that is often filled with cream or other fillings.
- Phyllo pastry โ paper-thin pastry dough that is used in many layers.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PASTRY DAY
Get baking! Choose your favorite recipes, or try one of the delicious ones below. While youโre baking, be sure to invite someone over to help you enjoy the delicious results. Another way to celebrate is by visiting your local bakery and giving them a shout-out. Itโs one of the best ways to #CelebrateEveryDay! Be sure to use #NationalPastryDay and share it on social media when you do.
Apple TurnoversMinute Peach Tart
Cream Cheese Kolacky
NATIONAL SACHER TORTE DAY December 5th
If you like chocolate and you like cake, then National Sacher Torte Day on December 5th is a perfect day for you! The layered ingredients make this dessert a delicious torte!
#NationalSacherTorteDay
Sacher Torte, also known as Sachertorte, is a unique type of chocolate cake. Austrian Franz Sacher invented it in 1832. Vienna considers the Sachertorte one of their most famous culinary specialties.
At the age of 16, Franz Sacher was only an apprentice to the chef when Prince Wenzel Von Metternich ordered a special dessert from the kitchen for his guests. With the chef ill, Sacher stepped in for his superior and created what is known worldwide as the Sacher Torte.
His son, Eduard, went on to perfect this decadent dessert. He created the Sacher Torte by layering apricot jam between a rich, chocolate sponge cake and topped it with a layer of chocolate icing.
The original recipe is a secret protected today and served exclusively by the Sacher Hotels in Vienna and Salzburg.
Cake vs. Torte
Cakes and tortes are very similar. In fact, tortes are a type of cake. It is the ingredients that make a torte a torte. Like the ingredients that make an angel food cake bake up light and tall, a torteโs ingredients give it a heavier base and a tighter crumb. Additionally, tortes tend to be layered crosswise with ganache, frosting, or fruit. Tortes use very little flour and use ground nuts or breadcrumbs instead.
There are various tortes to make. Some tortes only have a couple of layers. However, others stack up thin, beautiful layers full of rich flavor.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SACHER TOTE DAY
When you celebrate this delicious torte, youโll want to serve a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream with it. Brew a fresh pot of coffee, too. This rich cake deserves a hot beverage to complement it.
Do you have a version of this specialty cake? Please share it with us using #NationalSacherTorteDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL SACHER TORTE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendarยฎ continues researching the origins of this chocolatey food.
NATIONAL ROOF OVER YOUR HEAD DAY
National Roof Over Your Head Day was created as a day to be thankful for what you have, starting with the roof over your head. There are many things that we have that we take for granted and do not stop to appreciate how fortunate we are for having them.
#RoofOverYourHeadDay
All across our nation, there are many that do not have the things that are necessary to everyday life. They may lack a roof over their heads, enough food to eat, or clothes to wear. For those who have those bare necessities, it may be insufficient.
There have been a lot of creative moves made to help alleviate this problem, with one notable method being rolled out in Salt
Lake City, Utah.
The city discovered it was paying $20,000 a year to handle their homeless issue, including policing, arrests, healthcare, jail time, just to name a few. So instead they built homes they could put their homeless into for just $7,800 a year. Since then, homeless in the city has dropped by 72%, all while saving the town money.
How to Celebrate National Roof Over Your Head Day
The best way to celebrate National Roof Over Your Head Day is to get out there and start being a solution to the homeless problem. Sure, there arenโt many of us who could actually afford to house the homeless on our own, but there are steps we could take to help motivate our leaders to do it. After all, look at the numbers above in Utah, those numbers ring true across the United States, and in fact across the world.
We live in the forth floor apartment in the upper right corner.
Mary loves to decorate our apartment.
Livingroom before we hung pictures.
Mary's father painted some of our pictures
NATIONAL BARTENDER DAY
National Bartender Day recognizes the servers who not only know every cocktail in the book but who also tend to be some of the best listeners around. Also known as National Bartender Appreciation Day, the observance takes a day to raise a toast to the men and women working the late nights. Their minds contain an index of creative cocktails and mixed drinks to quench their patronโs thirst.
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The best bartenders keep an eye out for their clientele. They bring us in with some of the best chili and snacks. Then, they keep us coming back all year long with football, baseball, and hockey. Some make a home in dive bars where everyone knows each other. Others keep us company in airport bars as weโre passing through.
At the pub or our favorite restaurant, they keep the bar stocked and ready to serve. Whether itโs a shot, a craft beer or club soda, they are prepared to pour. You know who weโre talking about. And at the end of the night, at closing time, they offer taxis and rideshares, too. Then itโs time to clean up and start all over again.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BARTENDER DAY
Show your bartender some appreciation. Tip them extra well. Be the designated driver for your group. Accept the taxi when itโs offered. Make their job a little bit easier. As always, remember never to drink and drive. Use #NationalBartenderDay to share on social media.
NATIONAL BARTENDER DAY HISTORY
Sailor Jerry Rum founded Bartender Appreciation Day in 2011 to honor hard-working bartenders everywhere.
NATIONAL FRENCH TOAST DAY
Each year on November 28th, people across the United States enjoy National French Toast Day. Also known as eggy bread or omelet bread, it makes a great breakfast for guests or part of a brunch.
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Home cooks and professionals alike whip up a few personal favorites when it comes to french toast recipes. The base consists of eggs and milk whisked together. Bread is dipped into the mixture and fried until golden. Many people also add some sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to the base.
The flavor of French toast can be brightened with a squeeze of fresh orange or stuffed with sauteed apples and cinnamon. Make French toast kid-friendly by cutting it into sticks. Then dip the sticks into syrup. Substitute sugary syrup with a fruit puree and fresh fruit pieces. Nuts and seeds add crunch to this delicious breakfast fare, and donโt forget the whipped cream! Just a dollop goes a long way.
HOW TO OBSERVE FRENCH TOAST DAY
Make French toast as part of a big breakfast. Freeze leftovers for easy breakfasts later in the week. Have breakfast for dinner. Share your favorite French toast recipes. Do you love cinnamon and vanilla? Whatโs the best fruit toppings? Add apple butter or another jam. Share your favorite combinations using #NationalFrenchToastDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL FRENCH TOAST DAY HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator and the origin of National French Toast Day.
French Toast FAQ
Q. How do I get the edges of my French toast crispy?
A. Perfect French toast puffs up a bit and has a slightly crispy exterior. If your French toast leans more toward the soggy side, try these tips for firmer, crispier French toast.
1. Set your bread out the night before and let it go stale. Stale bread holds up better than fresh when youโre making French toast.
2. Donโt use too much dairy. Sometimes we get pour happy and overdo the amount of milk we use.
3. Add something sweet to the egg and milk mixture like a squeeze of orange juice or a little sugar. When the sugar caramelizes, it will add a crispy texture to the edges of your French toast.
4. Make sure your skillet or griddle is hot enough but not too hot. The sweet spot will depend on the oil youโre using, but itโs usually between medium and medium-high heat.
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