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Aug
16
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL RUM DAY

NATIONAL RUM DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations Join National Rum Day on August 16th as blended beverages and cocktails create a delicious celebration. Rum is a distilled clear alcoholic beverage which is a byproduct of sugar production. It can also be made directly from sugar cane juice. After the fermentation and distillation process, most rum ages in wooden oak barrels.   Rum is the third most popular spirit in the United States. Only vodka and all the whiskeys combined beat it for first and second-rankings. The spirit finds its way into citrusy mixed drinks, and cool blended summer cocktails. So much so,…
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Aug
15
2021
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NATIONAL LEMON MERINGUE PIE DAY – August 15

NATIONAL LEMON MERINGUE PIE DAY – August 15

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL LEMON MERINGUE PIE DAY National Lemon Meringue Pie Day on August 15th gives pie lovers and lemon lovers a chance to celebrate. Tart lemon curd and delicate meringue sing together in this deliciously bright pie.  When making a lemon meringue pie, the crust is usually made with a shortbread pastry. The filling for the pie is lemon curd. Of course, the topping is a fluffy and crisp meringue. Whip egg whites to stiff peaks to make a meringue. Add sugar to make it sweet. Meringues are baked in a slow oven so when…
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Aug
14
2021
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NATIONAL GARAGE SALE DAY – Second Saturday in August

NATIONAL GARAGE SALE DAY – Second Saturday in August

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL GARAGE SALE DAY National Garage Sale Day on the second Saturday in August recognizes the perfect time to sell our good but used items. Set up the tables and price your things. Or, head out around the neighborhood looking for great deals.   A successful garage sale requires a little planning and organization. Sort like items together. Keep prices reasonable, but don’t undersell. Also, don’t price anything less than a quarter. Who wants to make small change? Clearly price items. Be willing to negotiate. You don’t want to pack up the items again, do…
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Aug
13
2021
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International Lefthanders Day – August 13, 2021

International Lefthanders Day – August 13, 2021

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   Wonder what it’s like to see the world from a “left-handed” point of view? On International Lefthanders Day, August 13, you get to explore that world for a day. Did you know Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were all left-handed?  Rock out with Paul McCartney or Jimi Hendrix, the world’s greatest left-handed guitarist.  (Stevie Ray Vaughan, born right-handed, learned to play a left-handed guitar like his hero, Hendrix). There’s also Oprah Winfrey,  Julia Roberts and Lady Gaga, left-handers all.  In baseball, there were the legendary “southpaws,  Babe Ruth and Sandy Koufax.…
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Aug
12
2021
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NATIONAL VINYL RECORD DAY

NATIONAL VINYL RECORD DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL VINYL RECORD DAY Get spinning on August 12th with National Vinyl Record Day! Whether it’s the Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Monkees, Johnny Cash, or the BeeGees, vinyl records have a sound all their own. Most will agree, vintage vinyl is as classic as the bands themselves. The day encourages listening to all kinds of music on vinyl records. Spin a disc on a jukebox or show off your style by demonstrating your hip-hop moves. About Vinyl Records   When vinyl records first came on the market they had other names. Some of them…
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Aug
11
2021
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NATIONAL RASPBERRY BOMBE DAY

NATIONAL RASPBERRY BOMBE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL RASPBERRY BOMBE DAY National Raspberry Bombe Day on August 11th recognizes this tantalizing frozen dessert. A raspberry bombe creates a beautiful finale to any summer meal. The dessert will be the centerpiece of your meal and tastes delicious, too! Throughout August, raspberries are ripening. That’s why this is the third raspberry holiday in the month. Who doesn’t love the sweet, juicy berry? And they’re even better frozen into a delicious dessert.  A typical bombe contains sherbet, heavy cream, sugar, chopped nuts, candied fruit and a dash of rum. The dessert is layered using…
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Aug
10
2021
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NATIONAL S’MORES DAY

NATIONAL S’MORES DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL S’MORES DAY National S’mores Day on August 10th recognizes the most popular campfire treat! Millions of people of all ages love this gooey, toasted treat.  S’mores consists of a roasted marshmallow with a layer of chocolate bar sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. The origin of this tasty snack is credited to the entrepreneur Alec Barnum. However, the first recorded version of the recipe can be found in the 1927 publication of Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.  Even though the Girl Scouts were not the first ones to make s’mores, Girl…
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Aug
09
2021
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NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY – August 9

NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY – August 9

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL BOOK LOVERS DAY National Book Lovers Day on August 9th harnesses all the excitement bibliophiles feel about books into one celebration.  A day for all those who love to read, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book (whether it be fiction or non-fiction) and read the day away.   Step back in time The very first books used parchment or vellum (calf-skin) for the book pages. The book covers were made of wood and often covered with leather. Clasps or straps kept the books closed.…
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Aug
08
2021
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NATIONAL CBD DAY

NATIONAL CBD DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL CBD DAY On August 8th, National CBD Day recognizes the natural hemp product everyone’s clamoring for! Learn about CBD and updated laws impacting its use. Over the years, hemp-derived CBD (cannabidiol) has made quite a name for itself in the wellness world. Since a growing number of products – from tinctures to topicals – hit the marketplace, CBD continues to be shoppers’ favorite holistic option. As an added bonus, CBD does not possess the psychoactive properties of THC. Another advantage of CBD is that it is naturally sourced and extremely versatile. Try swallowing…
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Aug
07
2021
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NATIONAL MUSTARD DAY – First Saturday in August

NATIONAL MUSTARD DAY – First Saturday in August

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Troy Warren for CNT #celebrations   NATIONAL MUSTARD DAY National Mustard Day on the first Saturday in August recognizes a versatile condiment. Used in many different cuisines, mustard comes from the seeds of the mustard plant. Depending on the kind of mustard, flavors and color will vary. For example, white or yellow mustard comes from a mustard known as Sinapis hirta. Brown or Indian mustard comes from Brassica juncea. And black mustard comes from Brassica nigra.  The mustard seed may be used whole, ground, cracked, or bruised in cooking, too. When mixed with liquids such as water, lemon juice, or broth,…
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