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Aug
27
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL POTS DE CREME DAY – August 27

NATIONAL POTS DE CREME DAY – August 27

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL POTS DE CREME DAY  On August 27th, National Pots De Creme Day sets the table with a delicious custard dessert. Collect your ramekins, because this day gives you another excuse to use them! Recipes for this delightful French dessert date back to the 17th century. Its name means “pot of custard” or “pot of creme” which also refers to the baking dish. While a pots de creme traditionally bakes in small pots with lids, they may also be baked in other small porcelain dishes. On the spectrum of custards, pots de creme is…
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Aug
26
2021
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NATIONAL DOG DAY | August 26

NATIONAL DOG DAY | August 26

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL DOG DAY | August 26 National Dog Day on August 26th encourages dog ownership of all breeds. While seeking a new companion, be sure to consider the mutts, mixes, purebreds, and everything in between.  Whether mixed or purebred, embrace the opportunity for all dogs to live a happy, safe, and abuse-free life. They all give us companionship. Additionally, they keep us safe, and they aid those in need. Dogs play. Well, they play many roles in our lives, too! They keep us healthy, both physically and mentally.  While many days aim to find…
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Aug
25
2021
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NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY – August 25

NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY – August 25

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL BANANA SPLIT DAY National Banana Split Day recognizes the sweet ice cream treat served with a banana, whipped cream, and various toppings. Get yours on August 25th! How to Make a Banana Split Originally served in drug stores, soda fountains, and ice cream parlors, the banana split is traditionally served in a long dish called a boat. To make a banana split, cut the banana lengthwise and place it in the dish. Then add scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream between the slices of banana. Each scoop gets a topping; add crushed…
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Aug
23
2021
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NATIONAL SPONGE CAKE DAY – August 23

NATIONAL SPONGE CAKE DAY – August 23

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL SPONGE CAKE DAY On August 23rd, enjoy National Sponge Cake Day with the quintessential classic of the cake world. This airy queen of teas is the guest of honor, but we get the pleasure of tasting!  One of the trickiest cakes for bakers to master, a perfect sponge stands tall. Another balancing trick for bakers includes maintaining a fine crumb while keeping the cake moist. If you enjoy layering berries and whipped cream, the sponge handles this task beautifully.    The sponge cake is thought to have originated in the Caribbean. However, the…
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Aug
22
2021
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NEVER BEAN BETTER DAY

NEVER BEAN BETTER DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NEVER BEAN BETTER DAY If you’ve waited for a Never Bean Better Day to enjoy the unconditional love of your canine companion, August 22nd is the day! Just like our ever-joyful pets, the day casts away the worries and spreads enthusiasm for life. The celebration encourages both the spirit of generosity and sharing the joys of life with delight. Go out into the world with your family pet and plant the bean of love everywhere you go. Share it generously, like dogs do when they take care of us when we are sick or…
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Aug
21
2021
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NATIONAL SPUMONI DAY

NATIONAL SPUMONI DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL SPUMONI DAY National Spumoni Day on August 21st celebrates a delicious frozen treat which hails from southern Italy.  Traditionally, three molded layers of flavored gelato create a unique dessert. The creamy creation often includes candied fruits and nuts in two layers and with a third chocolate layer. According to a Chicago Tribune article from July 4, 1979, a “genuine spumoni” recipe was brought to the United States from Nola, Italy in 1905. Salvatore Lezza started a bakery in Chicago along with his wife, Lucia. Their traditional recipe called for three layers of semifreddo – an almond…
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Aug
20
2021
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NATIONAL RADIO DAY – August 20

NATIONAL RADIO DAY – August 20

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL RADIO DAY On August 20th, National Radio Day recognizes the great invention of the radio. Celebrate the news, information, music, and stories carried across the airwaves. Several inventors participated in the invention of the radio in the late 1800s. Amazingly, not just one person can be credited with its beginning. Instead, each component developed through invention and discovery. As these technologies converged, the radio came to life. THE CONTRIBUTORS Who invented the radio? The paragraphs that follow describe a noted international effort that contributed to the conception of the radio. In Germany, Heinrich…
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Aug
19
2021
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NATIONAL SOFT ICE CREAM DAY – August 19

NATIONAL SOFT ICE CREAM DAY – August 19

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL SOFT ICE CREAM DAY National Soft Ice Cream Day on August 19th gives us a tasty way to cool off on a hot summer day. Whether you enjoy it in a bowl or on a cone, grab some soft serve and enjoy! Melting Ice Cream In 1934 on Memorial Day weekend in Hartsdale, New York, Tom Carvel had a flat tire. After pulling his ice cream truck into a parking lot, the businessman knew his product was melting. As vacationers drove by, Carvel sold the softened ice cream to them. Surprisingly, they loved…
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Aug
18
2021
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NATIONAL ICE CREAM PIE DAY – August 18

NATIONAL ICE CREAM PIE DAY – August 18

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL ICE CREAM PIE DAY National Ice Cream Pie Day is observed annually on August 18th. This is the second ice cream holiday in August and it honors a refreshing frozen dessert that comes in many delicious flavors. First came putting ice cream on pies. The natural next step would be making ice cream into pies. With all the flavors available, our options are unlimited! Plus, when we figure in the types of crusts to make with ice cream pie, the concept is beyond delightful. Combine graham cracker crusts and maple pecan ice cream…
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Aug
17
2021
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NATIONAL THRIFT SHOP DAY

NATIONAL THRIFT SHOP DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL THRIFT SHOP DAY On National Thrift Shop Day on August 17th, get ready for some bargain shopping! Nearly every town in the United States offers a thrift shop or second-hand store. So there’s no excuse not to celebrate. A thrift shop (also known as a thrift store, charity shop, hospice shop, second-hand shop, consignment or resale shop) is a retail establishment that sells gently used items. Typically, charitable organizations run the stores to raise money according to the organization’s stated charitable purpose. The organization may also use some of the items to help…
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