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Apr
23
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CHERRY CHEESECAKE DAY

NATIONAL CHERRY CHEESECAKE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL CHERRY CHEESECAKE DAYApril 23rd recognizes the food holiday National Cherry Cheesecake Day. Cookbooks and bakers offer a large variety of recipes for cherry cheesecake. Some cherry cheesecake recipes call for the cherries to be mixed into the batter and others place the cherries on top.This smooth dessert hits the spot when the end of the meal rolls around. While most cakes have a crumb, cheesecake’s texture is nothing like cake. Indeed, its creamy, thick pudding-like character comes from the soft cheese used as the main ingredient. Depending on the recipe, either cream cheese or cottage…
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Mar
30
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL VIRTUAL VACATION DAY

NATIONAL VIRTUAL VACATION DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL VIRTUAL VACATION DAYWhen March 30th arrives, so does National Virtual Vacation Day, reminding us all to relax, recharge, and rejuvenate no matter where we are.Vacations restore our minds, bodies, and souls. For example, studies show that taking a vacation lowers the risk of heart disease. They also help hone our problem-solving skills and promote overall brain health. Furthermore, we’re more satisfied with the money spent on vacations than material goods.However, virtual vacations do not require money, packing, or transcontinental flights. All you need to achieve a virtual vacation is your imagination and free VR apps…
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Mar
28
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL BLACK FOREST CAKE DAY March 28, 2022

NATIONAL BLACK FOREST CAKE DAY March 28, 2022

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL BLACK FOREST CAKE DAYMarch 28th recognizes a decadent and delicious dessert on National Black Forest Cake Day. Black Forest cake is the English name for the German dessert Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, meaning “Black Forest cherry torte.”Most often, bakers layer several sheets of chocolate cake with whipped cream and cherries between each layer to make Black Forest cake. Then they decorated the cake with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings. Some traditional recipes call for sour cherries between the layers and a Kirschwasser (a clear liquor distilled from tart cherries) to be added to the cake.…
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Mar
27
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL SPANISH PAELLA DAY

NATIONAL SPANISH PAELLA DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL SPANISH PAELLA DAY March 27th is the annual observance of National Spanish Paella Day. A rice dish from Spain, paella has become very popular and is known worldwide. It originated in its modern form in the mid-19th century in Valencia, on the east coast of Spain. At lunchtime, workers in the fields would make the rice dish in a flat pan over a fire. They mixed in whatever they could find – such as rabbits, snails, and vegetables. Later, for special occasions, chicken was added. Paella has spread to every region of Spain and worldwide,…
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Mar
26
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL NOUGAT DAY

NATIONAL NOUGAT DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL NOUGAT DAY    National Nougat Day on March 26th celebrates a soft and chewy or sometimes hard and crunchy candy often found at the center of a candy bar. Made by whipping egg whites together and adding honey or sugar, roasted nuts, and sometimes candied fruit, some say nougat has been a sweet treat since ancient Rome. Enjoyed both as a candy all on its own or paired with chocolate or other flavorings.Recipes range from the more traditional nougat made with almonds and honey to those with hints of citrus.In Italy, they call it torrone. In…
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Mar
25
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL LOBSTER NEWBURG DAY

NATIONAL LOBSTER NEWBURG DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL LOBSTER NEWBURG DAYNational Lobster Newburg day on March 25th ushers in a celebration worthy of a sea captain. An American seafood dish, Lobster Newburg includes lobster, butter, cream, cognac, sherry, eggs, and cayenne pepper. Delmonico’s of New York debut Lobster Newburg in 1876. A sea captain by the name of Ben Wenburg developed the elegant and rich dish. After he demonstrated the recipe to restaurant manager Charles Delmonico, Chef Charles Ranhofer made refinements and they added the creation to the restaurant’s menu as Lobster a la Wenburg. It wasn’t long before the dish grew in popularity.However,…
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Mar
24
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CHEESESTEAK DAY March 24, 2022

NATIONAL CHEESESTEAK DAY March 24, 2022

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL CHEESESTEAK DAYNational Cheesesteak Day on March 24th not only celebrates a fantastic sandwich but it recognizes one of this nation’s greater debates; Who created this deliciousness?It’s like March Madness for a cheesesteak. Pat’s and Geno’s square off at 10 AM followed by Chubby’s and Dalessandro’s at 11 AM. Then Jim’s and Tony Luke’s at Noon. Basketball fans know how brackets go. Someone is gonna get a by.However, the credit is given to a hot dog vendor from the 1930s, Pat Olivieri. According to Philadelphia’s tourism site, Pat’s King of Steaks sits on its original location…
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Mar
22
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL 3-D DAY March 22, 2022

NATIONAL 3-D DAY March 22, 2022

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL 3-D DAYNational 3-D Day celebrates the art, science, and history of stereoscopic 3-D imagery. Every year, in March, on the third day of the third week of the third month, we explore the technologies used to create 3-D photographs, movies, and art, and we celebrate the many ways that these images have been viewed and enjoyed.We experience the world in three dimensions because we have two eyes that see from slightly different perspectives. These two points of view are combined in our brains, and the differences between what our eyes see are perceived as depth.…
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Mar
21
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY DAY March 21, 2022

NATIONAL CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY DAY March 21, 2022

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY DAYAs part of National Nutrition Month, National California Strawberry Day kicks off the strawberry season in California. The celebration takes place annually on March 21st which is typically the first full day of spring. It’s an ideal time to rejuvenate our senses and get excited about fresh fruit dishes, too. Strawberries are the flavor of paradise speckled with a bit of sunshine and whimsy. Their bright red dimpled fruit inspires picnics with double scoop strawberry ice cream cones. Of course, as the season heats up, the ice creams will drip down our chins but…
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Mar
20
2022
By Troy Warren
NATIONAL RAVIOLI DAY March 20, 2022

NATIONAL RAVIOLI DAY March 20, 2022

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Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL RAVIOLI DAYMarch 20th celebrates a fun-filled and versatile pasta. National Ravioli Day is a food holiday for pasta lovers! So pick your favorite filling and sauce and cook up a meal everyone will love!Ravioli are a traditional Italian-filled pasta. Pasta makers fill two layers of thin egg pasta dough with various ingredients. Imagine a small meatball tucked, snug inside two cozy layers of delicious dough. That’s what ravioli is. Some of the fillings include, cheese, meat, vegetables and seasonings. They also usually serve the ravioli in either a broth or with a pasta sauce.While ravioli…
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