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Dec
08
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL BROWNIE DAY

NATIONAL BROWNIE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL BROWNIE DAY Each year on December 8th, brownie lovers across the nation enjoy one of their favorite baked goods on National Brownie Day. In the United States, the chocolate brownie is a favorite, with the blonde brownie running a close second.  A blonde brownie is made with brown sugar and no chocolate and is often called a blondie. The earliest recipes for brownies we are familiar with today are found published in regional cookbooks and newspapers around the turn of the last century. The 1904 Laconia, NH Home Cookery, the 1904 Chicago, IL Service Club Cook Book,…
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Dec
07
2021
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NATIONAL COTTON CANDY DAY

NATIONAL COTTON CANDY DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL COTTON CANDY DAY National Cotton Candy Day celebrates the spun sugar treat that delights candy fans of all ages. On December 7th get your favorite flavor of this sweet delight that dates back to the 1400s. Originally called spun sugar, cotton candy is still a staple at carnivals, fairs, and the circus. While it may be reminiscent of childhood days, fairy floss also reminds us of fluffy clouds. Since the heated sugar gets spun into thin strands of fine sugar and blown into fat puffs twirled onto paper sticks, it’s a bit like magic. …
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Dec
06
2021
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NATIONAL GAZPACHO DAY

NATIONAL GAZPACHO DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations NATIONAL GAZPACHO DAY National Gazpacho Day, on December 6th, recognizes a flavorful soup that cooks serve cold. This typically tomato-based vegetable soup originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia. Gazpacho is widely consumed in Spanish cuisine, usually during the summer months. The original Spanish recipe includes stale bread, water, vinegar, oil and salt. Other ingredients include olive oil, wine, vinegar, water, and salt. Following is the typical method of preparing gazpacho: Washing vegetables Peeling tomatoes, garlic, and onions. Chop all vegetables (traditionally pounded with mortar) and process in a food processor. Add the soaked…
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Dec
04
2021
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NATIONAL COOKIE DAY

NATIONAL COOKIE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL COOKIE DAY National Cookie Day on December 4th serves up a sweet treat. Bakers across the country warm up the ovens for holiday baking, and we enjoy giving tins of cookies to friends and family all season long.  We can thank the Dutch for more than windmills and tulips. The English word “cookie” is derived from the Dutch word koekie, meaning “little cake.” Hard cookie-like wafers have existed for as long as baking has been documented. Not surprisingly, they traveled well, too. However, they were usually not sweet enough to be considered cookies by modern-day…
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Dec
03
2021
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NATIONAL BARTENDER DAY

NATIONAL BARTENDER DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   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 patron’s thirst. The best bartenders keep an eye out for their clientele. They bring us in with some of the best chili and snacks. Then,…
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Dec
02
2021
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NATIONAL MUTT DAY

NATIONAL MUTT DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations  #WoofPost NATIONAL MUTT DAY National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, save and celebrate mixed breed dogs twice a year on July 31st and December 2nd. Desperately longing for a new home, millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs in shelters wait for someone to come and adopt them. National Mutt Day provides an excellent opportunity to find the perfect canine companion. Despite the name, a mutt learns, obeys and trains much like purebred animals. While their lineage cannot be traced and their features a bit murky, their companionship will be faithful. According to…
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Dec
01
2021
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NATIONAL PIE DAY

NATIONAL PIE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL PIE DAY Each year on December 1st, dessert lovers across the United States enjoy a slice of their favorite on National Pie Day. Pie is so delicious we celebrate it twice a year. The more popular date is January 23rd. While it might be the lesser of the two celebrated PIE days (don’t forget National Pi Day on March 14th), it happens to fall smack dab in the middle of a major pie-making season.   Take away ice cream as a dessert choice, and most people choose either cake people or pie people. Or,…
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Nov
30
2021
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NATIONAL MOUSSE DAY

NATIONAL MOUSSE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL MOUSSE DAY On November 30th, National Mousse Day serves up a delicious treat that can be savory or sweet. What can we say about mousse? The word “mousse” in French means “foam.” Typically, we whip egg whites or cream to make a mousse. Depending on the type of mousse, its consistency can vary from light and airy to thick and creamy.  This versatile dish lends itself well to both desserts and savory recipes. In fact, several types of mousse can be served at the same meal. From a smokey salmon mousse as the…
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Nov
29
2021
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ELECTRONIC GREETINGS DAY

ELECTRONIC GREETINGS DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   ELECTRONIC GREETINGS DAY Observed annually on November 29th, Electronic Greetings Day encourages us to send an electronic greeting. At the same time, the day reminds us of how much things have changed.   The convenience and speed of sending an electronic greeting allow more people than ever to participate in this thoughtful process. We all enjoy it when someone remembers our birthdays, anniversaries, and other important life events. While greeting cards continue to be used, electronic greetings are far more cost-effective and mean equally as much. Since the advent of the electronic greeting, social…
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