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Oct
02
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL NAME YOUR CAR DAY – October 2

NATIONAL NAME YOUR CAR DAY – October 2

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL NAME YOUR CAR DAY National Name Your Car Day on October 2nd encourages a special commitment to your wheels. It’s time to give your trusty automobile what it really needs, a name.  Many of you most likely remember Herbie the Love Bug, Lightning McQueen from Cars, Kit from Knight Rider, General Lee from The Dukes of Hazzard and Bandit from Smokey and the Bandit. These are just some of the famous car names that are known by millions of people. Make a day of it.  Take the ol’ jalopy out for a spin, a nice wash, and shine and…
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Oct
01
2021
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NATIONAL HOMEMADE COOKIES DAY – October 1

NATIONAL HOMEMADE COOKIES DAY – October 1

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL HOMEMADE COOKIES DAY National Homemade Cookies Day is observed annually on October 1. If you are looking for an excuse to bake some homemade cookies, look no further. Package them up and share them with neighbors, co-workers, and friends!   Can you smell them now?  Will it be peanut butter, chocolate chip, or snickerdoodle? Whatever the recipe you mix up, enjoying them fresh from the oven with a cold glass of milk and family will make National Homemade Cookies Day even better.  Experiment by trying a new recipe or maybe an old one to…
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Sep
30
2021
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NATIONAL CHEWING GUM DAY – September 30

NATIONAL CHEWING GUM DAY – September 30

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL CHEWING GUM DAY National Chewing Gum Day exercises our jaws on September 30th. Pop a bubble or freshen your breath with your favorite piece of chewing gum. Humans have used chewing gum for over 5,000 years. They may have chewed it for enjoyment, to stave off hunger, or to freshen their breath much like we do today. The sources used to make gum resulted in minty and sweet chewable globs of wax or sap resin that fulfilled the human urge to gnaw. They were unlikely to produce glossy, pink bubbles worthy of jealous…
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Sep
28
2021
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NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY – September 28

NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY – September 28

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL STRAWBERRY CREAM PIE DAY Each year on September 28 strawberry lovers get to enjoy their favorite fruit in the form of pie on National Strawberry Cream Pie Day.  Even though strawberries are out of season, the grocers always make sure to stock up on frozen and canned so we can make pies. How else do we keep making fruit pies all year long?  Those of us who planned ahead preserved strawberries just for this occasion. And of course, some fresh ones are still available here and there.  Strawberry cream pie can be made…
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Sep
26
2021
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NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY – September 26

NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY – September 26

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY National Pancake Day on September 26th sets up a tall stack of syrupy goodness to celebrate! Set the table. Mix up the batter. Heat up the griddle. Because the butter is ready to melt and the flapjacks are delicious! Also known as Johnnycakes, griddle cakes or hotcakes, this batter-made breakfast item dates back more than 30,000 years. In fact, it may be the oldest breakfast food in history.  It became a traditional part of Fat Tuesday (Shrove Tuesday) celebrations when revelers would feast before fasting. They still do! The thin cakes can be…
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Sep
25
2021
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NATIONAL QUESADILLA DAY – September 25

NATIONAL QUESADILLA DAY – September 25

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL QUESADILLA DAY (Dia de la Quesadilla) National Quesadilla Day on September 25th encourages us to pull a chair up to the table and eat some authentic Mexican food. While it’s not a sandwich or a taco, the quesadilla satisfies snack cravings while also completing a meal. Typically made with a corn tortilla and filled with cheese, we heat quesadillas until the cheese melts. Then it hits the grill or frier until just crispy. Some people also include other fillings such as cooked sausage, chicken, pork, or beef. And don’t forget the toppings. Fresh…
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Sep
24
2021
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NATIONAL CHERRIES JUBILEE DAY – September 24

NATIONAL CHERRIES JUBILEE DAY – September 24

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL CHERRIES JUBILEE DAY On September 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day serves up a tasty dessert. Smitten with this simply elegant dessert, cherry lovers celebrate this sweet holiday with delight. Auguste Escoffier receives the credit for the Cherries Jubilee recipe. Since he knew Queen Victoria’s fondness for cherries, Escoffier prepared the dish for one of her Jubilee celebrations. However, his original method didn’t include ice cream. Instead, the chef poached the cherries in a simple syrup and poured warm brandy over them. Then just before serving, dramatically set the alcohol aflame. Later recipes added…
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Sep
22
2021
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NATIONAL ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY – September 22

NATIONAL ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY – September 22

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY Remember, September 22nd recognizes National Elephant Appreciation Day. The elephant probably won’t forget.  People of all ages are fascinated by elephants. Discover some interesting facts about them to celebrate with us!  These captivating and social animals live between 60 to 70 years. Like humans, elephants develop remarkably close family bonds. Two species, the African Savannah and Asian elephant, exist. However, recently scientists suggested that the African Forest elephant is also a unique species and not a subspecies.    These pachyderms are closely related to rhinoceroses and hippos. In fact, pachyderm…
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Sep
20
2021
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PEPPERONI PIZZA DAY | September 20

PEPPERONI PIZZA DAY | September 20

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   PEPPERONI PIZZA DAY On September 20th, Pepperoni Pizza Day recognizes the most popular pizza ever created. The day celebrates the pizza enjoyed by young and old alike. While pizza comes with many different toppings, pepperoni is the single most popular pizza. Whether you like your pizza Chicago Style or New York Style, thin and crispy or deep dish, top it with pepperoni! According to legend, Raffaele Esposito created the first pizza in June of 1889. The Queen of Italy, Margherita of Savoy, inspired the pizza maker so much, he created the pie-shaped delicacy. In…
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Sep
19
2021
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NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DAY – September 19

NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DAY – September 19

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING DAY On September 19th, National Butterscotch Pudding Day offers a sweet taste of a wholesome and creamy dessert.  Brown sugar and butter star in the recipes for butterscotch pudding. However, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt are also sometimes used. Butterscotch adds amazing flavor to items such as sauces, candies, and frostings.  An 1848 newspaper offers the scoop on this yummy pudding. According to “Housewife’s Corner” and Masluk Cream Co., the real recipe for “making Doncaster butterscotch is one pound of butter, one pound of sugar and a quarter of a pound…
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