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For many parts of the country, it appears Ol' Man Winter and Jack Frost have delayed their normal visits. Warmer temperatures for the season make the winter seem more like an early spring. Of course, some will still experience a white Christmas...somewhere in the nation!
Regardless of the weather, however, Winter Solstice is here! This is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, the day with the least amount of sunlight in declaration of the first day of winter. It marks a pivotal point in the earth's rotation around the sun. The time may vary, the country different and different names...Yule, Midwinter, Jól...but the meaning is still the same.
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
Coffee is a terrific morning wake-me-up, as well as an afternoon pick-me-up. Not only that but it has a terrific aroma and oh-so flavorful. So much so it is an added ingredient to many other delights...Coffee Angel Food Cake, Coffee Cupcakes, Coffee Granita, Café au Lait Chiffon Pie, Irish Coffee Cheesecake, and of course, Tiramasu, just to name a few. There is one not mentioned, which is shining in this day's spotlight. Some of us put cream in our coffee so why not put coffee in the cream...ice cream, that is!
September 6 is...
National Coffee Ice Cream 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
"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
Pie chocked full of nuts...pecans, none the less!
How sweet is your sweet tooth? Do you like pie? How about nuts? What about a sweet pie chocked full of nuts...pecans, none the less? This pie is soulfully Southern but of course, not limited just to the South.
July 12 is...
National Pecan Pie Day
Via Sharla Shults
Grab a glass or perhaps even a Mason jar. This glass is not to be filled with a beverage but a foodie considered the perfect way to end the day. If all ingredients are not on hand, it's not too late for a quick grocery store run. After all, this is a prime example why some stores are called 'convenient'! You will need granola, nuts, yogurt or pudding, fresh fruits, and whipped cream. If you are not into granola, bits of cookies could be added for extra crunch. There is even a way to watch those calories. Cottage cheese can be substituted for the whipped cream or even your favorite flavored Jello. Whatever you choose, get ready to just layer it!
June 25 is...
National Strawberry Parfait Day
Via Sharla Shults
Ice cream has been a favorite since... There is no definitive record as to the inventor or exact date of the origin of ice cream. However, 'tis not ice cream that is in the limelight today but rather a competitor that has been around for over four millennia, particularly in the Middle East and India. The plain, creamy version was introduced to the United States as a health food in the 1900s. A rise in popularity resulted in prepackaged versions becoming available in the 1930s. By the 1970s, with the popularity of ice cream surging, the new frozen variety emerged.
June 4 is...
National Frozen Yogurt Day
(On some calendars celebrated February 6 or 8)
Via Sharla Shults
The term 'upside down' is not always positively speaking. However, on this day, it is definitely a day to be upside down and lovin' it! When it comes to baking, this delight was originally made in a skillet, thus, called 'skillet cake'. Fruit was placed in the skillet with batter poured on top, then, baked, inverted and voila! the bottom becomes a beautifully decorated top.
April 20 is...
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day
Via Sharla Shults
Pies have been around since Medieval times, maybe even way before. Cream pies, puddings and custards were the after meal highlights any day or time. The banana has been around even longer possibly the first cultivated fruit. So, today is the day to go bananas!
Did you know?
The entire banana is edible...even the outer peeling.
Banana cream pie was ranked the number one favorite dessert among the soldiers of the United States Armed Services in the 1950s.
Recipes for banana cream pie can be found in recipe books dating back into the 19th century.
March 2 is... Banana Cream Pie Day
Via Sharla Shults
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One of the American Classics - Apple Pie...or anything with apples for that matter!! The apple is good any day any time. Bobbing apples at Halloween. Candied apples at the carnival. Apple pancakes or apple dumplings for breakfast. Slices of apple with cheddar cheese at snack time. Apple cobbler for dessert after dinner on a fall evening. Oh, my! The list could go on and on and on. Ready for an apple or apple something?
September 20 is...
Eat an Apple 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
"Something Creamy, Tangy & Sweet became the center of attention when celebrated in April on National Cherry Cheesecake Day. Then, Oh, my! Pie! Pie! Pie! to Cobbler! Cobbler! Cobbler! spotlighted the month of May with National Cherry Cobbler Day. Sweet or Sour...Tarts & Strudel were the highlight when Cherry Tart Day occurred in June on the same day as Apple Strudel Day. WOW! And the cherry goodness did not end there. It continued into August, twice already: Any way you slice it...YUM! featured National Spumoni Day, which combined three layers of flavor—chocolate, pistachio and cherry, and Cherry Reigns Supreme brought out the child in each of us on National Cherry Popsicle Day.
August 28 is... National Cherry Turnover 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
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
If the title of this posting had been 'Cake', there would be no question as to what it is about. There are thousands of different types of cakes in the world today, each culture with its own specialties, many of which never reach America's shores. For the cake, we need icing and one might want to try something different perhaps topping it off with penuche frosting. That's one possibility for penuche. Let's add a little extra pizazz to the title: Penuche Fudge. Now, let's get on with the celebration!
July 22 is...
National Penuche Fudge Day
Via Sharla Shults
"What is the first image that comes to mind when you hear someone mention orange blossom? There are actually two main “orange blossoms.” One is the most often thing that comes to mind – the flowers of the orange tree. The second one, and less well known or obvious, is a mixed drink. Of course, it doesn't stop with just two. If you live in Florida, you are very familiar with the Orange Blossom being Florida's state flower. There is also the light, golden aromatic orange blossom honey and then, there is Johnny Cash! Whatever the image, get ready to celebrate... #NationalOrangeBlossomDay!
June 27 is...
National Orange Blossom Day"
Via Sharla Shults
The word for today is "praline". No other spelling other than p-r-a-l-i-n-e. How you pronounce it is an entirely different and somewhat debatable subject matter. Pray-leen, praw-line or prah-lean? In the good ol' USA, the most acceptable pronunciation is "pray-leen". You know...just like something you do in church. Along the East Coast of Georgia, it's pronounced "praw-line" if you please. In Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast, the tendency leans more toward the southern “prah-leen” because of the French cultural influence in the area. The candy's namesake after all is du Plessis-Praslin, a 17th century French nobleman. No matter how you pronounce it, praline candy makes for a mighty fine treat.
June 24...
National Pralines Day
Via Sharla Shults
My! My! My! It's Pie! Pie! Pie! Not just any pie but this pie is filled with blueberries, or star berries as the Native Americans called them. The humble blueberry is one of few blue foods, one of nature’s super foods, and one that is native to the Americas. The state of Maine is the larger producer of blueberries in the world with more than 60,000 acres being farmed. In the United States and Canada, harvesting season can run from early May in the warmer portions to the end of August in the northern-most area.
April 28 is...
National Blueberry Pie Day
Via Sharla Shults
National Mousse Day occurred on November 30 with the opportunity for Moussing the Pumpkin & More. Now you get to mousse it up again, this time the light, airy dessert boasts yummy chocolate! During the 1800s, chocolate mousse was a specialty in French restaurants and is probably the most popular mousse to this day. In the 21st century, it can be found in restaurants and prepared in home kitchens worldwide. Let's celebrate!
April 3 is...
National Chocolate Mousse Day
Via Sharla Shults
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