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Elections are over! Whether the results brought about smiles or tears really does not matter at this point. In any kind of competition, one person wins. Another loses. This is the matter of fact way of looking at it only from an individual perspective. What truly matters here is our nation. My America, YOUR America, Our America! A monumental, pivotal point in American history has led us to a new beginning because we live in a country that allows the democratic voting process. Let us stand together as a united nation remaining always thankful for the privileges living in America has to offer...the right to vote being just one!
Via Sharla Shults
"Among the many, many delicacies of the sea are mollusks, also known as bivalve mollusks, that have two beautifully convexly ridged shells. Bivalves on the Half Shell were celebrated back in March as a popular baked delicacy. So, let's celebrate again but change the method of cooking.
October 2 is...
National Fried Scallops Day"
Via Sharla Shults
Did you find pudding in your school lunchbox or do you put pudding packs in your kid's lunchbox? After all, it is a staple when growing up. In years' past, it was not an everyday item but instead a special treat where at first sight of a tiny little spoon you knew what was awaiting your taste's pleasure.
September 19 is...
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
Via Sharla Shults
"September 17 is...
National Apple Dumpling Day
Apple dumplings are a popular dessert in the USA. They contain apples, raisins, sugar, cinnamon or whatever fits the cook's taste. The filling is covered with dough and then baked. They are served while still warm and fantastic with ice cream. They look like crunchy pouches and taste like a small cake. There are many variances in recipes alternating the kind of apples or including additional ingredients."
Via Sharla Shults
"September 9 is...
National Wiener Schnitzel Day
What exactly is Wiener Schnitzel, aka wienerschnitzel? Simply put per Wikipedia it is a very thin, breaded and pan fried cutlet made from veal. It is one of the best known specialties of Viennese cuisine and is a national dish of Austria. It is also a common dish to Germany. The History of Wienerschnitzel enlightens us with the origin of Wiener Schnitzel neither being German nor Austrian."
Via Sharla Shults
"The Macadamia Nut is one of Australia’s few contributions to the world’s food plants, and this rich, buttery nut is considered by many to be the most delicious of all nuts. The macadamia tree originated in Australia. It was introduced into the United States in Hawaii around 1881 and used ornamentally. The first commercial orchards of macadamias in Hawaii were not planted until 1921.
September 4 is... National Macadamia Nut Day"
Via Sharla Shults
"Do you ever get tired of ice cream days? Not me, especially during the summer! I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! What is so 'cool' is not only the vast number of ice cream celebrations but also those that claim more that just one day to celebrate. On August 10, Let's Split provided a whole day to enjoy the scrumptious banana split! Did you indulge or miss it? Either way you get a second chance for the screaming hasn't stopped!
August 25 is ...
National Banana Split Day again!"
#NationalBananaSplitDay
Via Sharla Shults
Everyone knows a Southern favorite is pecan pie. It even has its own day, National Pecan Pie Day, which is celebrated on July 12 of each year. [Check it out for some scrumptious pecan pie dessert ideas, like Crockpot Pecan Pie, Honey Pecan Pie,and Pecan Pie Cheesecake.] This decadent, succulent, rich, delicious pie is already so-o-o-o-o yummy but is about to be taken to an even higher level. When you thought it couldn't get any better someone came along and added chocolate!
August 20 is...
National CHOCOLATE Pecan Pie Day
Via Sharla Shults
In August 1969, one of the most celebrated music festivals in history took place at a time when Americans were deeply divided. Over 400,000 people from across the country gathered to celebrate "Three Days of Peace and Music." The three days of legendary performances, unimaginable mud, and unforgettable experiences helped the Woodstock Music and Art Fair become a symbol of an entire generation.
Today in Music History: August 15-18, 1969
Via Sharla Shults
Amazing August began with celebration of the raspberry as August 1 offered Pied Drupelets. With raspberries being as ancient as prehistoric times, that means a lot of recipes have been written incorporating these ruby red little gems for both the tart and sweet tastes.
August 11 is...
National Raspberry Tart Day
Via Sharla Shults
Whoever is responsible for establishing various days of celebration certainly have a certain wit about 'them'. Today is a prime example. When you think about 'sacrificing' cheese, what comes first to your mind? Buying the best of the best and giving it away as a gift? That would indeed be a sacrifice. Of course, not without trying it first! Then, there are always the scrumptious recipes that call for a generous portion of cheese. Don't you 'sacrifice' the really good cheeses for super delicious dishes? Well, there is an altogether different possibility which is not so appetizing and a bit quirky to say the least.
July 29 is...
Cheese Sacrifice Purchase Day
Via Sharla Shults
"July 27 is...
National Crème Brûlée Day
The world of French desserts can be summed up in two words...pure pleasure! From taste to presentation, sheer artistry is at work. A perfect resultant is the sound of the spoon cracking the caramelized shell covering an expertly crafted Crème Brûlée. The Crème Brûlée typically has a custard base flavored with vanilla. However, it is sometimes flavored with lemon or orange (zest), rosemary, chocolate, coffee, liqueurs, green tea, pistachio, coconut, or other fruit. A matter of personal taste!"
Via Sharla Shults
"Do you have an insatiable sweet tooth...the sweeter the better? Do you absolutely crave the salty along with the sweet? Do you love, love, love popcorn...perhaps the saltier the better never forgetting the butter, REAL butter? Do you load up on the salty fries or chips along with that greasy burger? Does a slice of pizza never seem to be enough with more, more, more sometimes equaling the whole 'thang'? In other words, are you a junk food junkie? Well, if you answered yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, then this day's celebration is definitely going to be the day for you!
July 21 is... National Junk Food Day"
Via Sharla Shults
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"October 10, 2016 is...Columbus Day
Christopher Columbus is credited as the discoverer of the New World on October 12, 1492, which was 524 years ago. To honor his accomplishments, Columbus Day in the United States is celebrated on the second Monday of October, which falls this year on October 10. Through the centuries controversies have arisen where many researchers and historians have debated the accuracy of such acclamation thus leaving this holiday questionable."
Via Sharla Shults
"With at least 365 reasons to celebrate, not a single day goes by in a calendar year without something different being on the calendar each one of those days. The number of actual celebrations add to a number greater than 365 since some days boast more than one observance. A 'more than one' celebration is ready to be fulfilled! Just be sure not to stop with the first one!
September 22 is...
National White Chocolate Day, Ice Cream Cone Day and Family Day!"
Via Sharla Shults
"WOW! What is it with all the burger days? Of course, the answer to that question is simple: because they are so-o-o-o-o-o-o-o good! During the month of May, you could have indulged on any day since it was National Hamburger Month. Then, you were encouraged on May 28th to Have it your way! on National Hamburger Day in National Hamburger Month. According to wikipedia, May 28th is International Hamburger Day and August 27th is National Burger Day. That gave you a choice or you could have simply celebrated on both days since you may have been eating burgers all month anyway. Whew! May 28th is also designated as National Burger Day in the UK, which was launched in 2013.
September 18 is not another burger day for you to Bite my...burger! It's...National Cheeseburger Day"
Via Sharla Shults
"When it comes to classifying food as to whether liked or disliked, it all comes down to taste. Sweet. Salty. Sour. Savory. Spicy. Bitter. These are primarily the basics and of course, there exists any combination thereof. Bottom line...it's all about individual taste and flavor, the two of which are often treated as synonyms. Those up for grabs and celebration on this day are...
First up...the salty!
September 13 is... National Peanut Day
Second up...the sour!
September 13 is... Snack a Pickle Time"
Via Sharla Shults
"Bread is a dietary staple with thousands upon thousands of variations being the most widely consumed food in the world. Different types of flour, oils, sweeteners, spices, fruits and nuts produce flavorful sweet, sometimes savory loaves of mouth-watering goodness. The aroma of fresh-baked bread is the only invitation you need to take a 'bite' right out of the oven!
September 8 is...
National Date Nut Bread Day"
Via Sharla Shults
Summer is rapidly coming to a close but temperatures are still sizzlin' HOT! That being the case begs treats and snacks that are a bit on the cool side...icees, ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, cones, sodas, floats, banana splits and sundaes, frozen yogurt, creamsicles, etc. Of course, that is just the beginning of a really long list. Let's just stop there and move on to the celebration of the day.
August 26 is...
National Cherry Popsicle® Day
Via Sharla Shults
Your first thought surrounding the sponge is probably the scrubbing sponge or bath sponge. Neither of these would be very appetizing. Then, there are the sea sponges from which the idea of scrubbing or bathing with a sponge was popularized by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Of course, these sea 'animals' are also not for ingesting. So-o-o-o-o, what is on the menu for celebration that is related to the sponge?
August 23 is...
National Sponge Cake Day
Via Sharla Shults
Potato chips, potato curls, home fries, French fries, baked potatoes, scalloped potatoes, sliced potatoes, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, casseroled, as a salad, in a pie, fully stuffed or oh-so plain, served with love they're all the same...simply delicious! It's quite obvious what the celebration to come is about so no need to delay.
August 18, 19 or maybe 23 is...
National Potato Day
Via Sharla Shults
Today's History Lesson...a culinary turning point
There was a time when cooking shows were in their infancy. Think back to the 60s. In fact, televisions were just beginning to become a household item. Spending time in the kitchen rapidly was becoming spending time in from on the TV. Then comes along one who revolutionized the way Americans cook, especially French cooking.
This Day in History: August 15, 1912
Via Sharla Shults
Pot of rice - steamed, boiled and fried; red, yellow and brown; plain, wild and Cajun; casseroled, baked, even caked. Just a few of the endless possibilities for preparing rice. This next celebration utilizes rice as its main ingredient but doesn't stop there as a plethora of mixings and toppings convert plain into "WOW!" A few of the added pluses include fruit for example apples, strawberries, raspberries or blueberries, nuts such as pecans, walnuts or hazelnuts, spices like cinnamon and sugar, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, sprinkles, crushed grahams or cookies, etc.
August 9 is...
National Rice Pudding Day
#NationalRicePuddingDay #summerofpudding
Via Sharla Shults
How could you live without chocolate? Fortunately, if you are a chocolate lover, you don't have to. It fills your heart with gladness, excites the mind, soothes the soul. The sensation of chocolate goodness slowly melting in your mouth is...Oh, my! STOP! Where is the chocolate? Got to have some now! While chocolate variations make choices often difficult, the end result is always the same...delectable mouth-watering scrumptiousness! Get ready to enjoy a whole day of indulgence for celebration is close at hand.
July 28 is...
Milk Chocolate Day
Via Sharla Shults
"It's summertime! Hot dogs and ice cream are at the top of the list...hot dogs being ideal for a quick lunch or even at supper time demanding very little preparation time. Of course, the hot dogs are center stage on the grill or can be boiled, broiled, even fried! As that item on the menu is completed, the ice cream always brings on additional curtain calls and a standing ovation, especially when it happens to be homemade vanilla. So, are you ready to doubly celebrate with two of America's favorites?
July 23 is...
National Hot Dog Day and National Vanilla Ice Cream Day
Via Sharla Shults
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