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Aug
06
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY

NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #celebrations   NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY  On August 6th, National Root Beer Float Day tells us to float a scoop of vanilla ice cream in an ice-cold mug of frothy root beer. The classic beverage creates a creamy treat loved by generations! Also known as the “Black Cow,” the root beer float got its start in Colorado in a mining camp. Frank J. Wisner of Cripple Creek, Colorado, gets the credit for inventing the “Black Cow” way back in August of 1893. One night Wisner, owner of the Cripple Creek Cow Mountain Gold Mining Company, was staring…
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Aug
05
2021
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NATIONAL UNDERWEAR DAY – August 5

NATIONAL UNDERWEAR DAY – August 5

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Troy Warren for CNT #celebrations   NATIONAL UNDERWEAR DAY  On August 5th National Underwear Day provides an opportunity to wear your favorite undergarments. Boxers. Briefs. Panties. Tighty-whities. No matter what you call them, our underthings provide a layer of comfort.  Many Americans have heard their mother’s warning. “Make sure to always wear clean underwear. You never know when you will be in an accident!” While there are other reasons to wear fresh underwear, this is the one that often comes to mind. Underwear is the layer of clothing worn closest to the body and under the outer clothing. It protects…
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Aug
04
2021
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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DAY On August 4th, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day gives us an opportunity to dunk American’s #1 favorite cookie. Whether yours are homemade or storebought, pour a glass of milk and enjoy. Without chocolate chips, the cookie would still be number one. Or would it? For that reason, we also recognize Ruth Graves Wakefield on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Thanks to her inventiveness and curiosity, chocolate chips and a cookie dough go together. And for this reason, we hover around ovens savoring the moment the timer dings. How the Chocolate Chip Cookie…
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Aug
03
2021
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NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY – August 3

NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY – August 3

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY National Watermelon Day on August 3 recognizes the refreshing summertime treat enjoyed at picnics and fairs!  And since watermelon is 92% water, it is very satisfying in the summer heat. This vine-like flowering plant originated from southern Africa. While the word watermelon refers to both the fruit and the plant to botanists, the plant is a pepo. The pepo is a berry with a thick rind and fleshy center. Interestingly, pepos develop from an inferior ovary. They are also characteristic of the Cucurbitaceae, a scientific term for the gourd family. While the watermelon fruit…
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Aug
02
2021
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NATIONAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH DAY – August 2

NATIONAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH DAY – August 2

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH DAY On August 2nd, National Ice Cream Sandwich Day encourages us to cool off with one of our favorite frozen treats. Whether it’s vanilla, strawberry or Neopolitan between two chocolate wafers, the dessert sure will hit the spot on a hot summer day.   The original ice cream sandwich sold for a penny in 1900 from a pushcart in the Bowery neighborhood of New York. Newspapers never identified the name of the vendor in articles that appeared across the country. However, the ice cream sandwiched between milk biscuits became a hit. Soon,…
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Aug
01
2021
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AMERICAN FAMILY DAY – First Sunday in August

AMERICAN FAMILY DAY – First Sunday in August

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Troy Warren for CNT   AMERICAN FAMILY DAY American Family Day on the First Sunday in August encourages us to enjoy the waning summer rays with those dearest to us. Principally, the day encourages families to spend time with one another. Unlike some other familial holidays, the proclamation of the day discourages gift giving. Instead, the observance urges focusing on family relationships.   While we all may not need a reminder to focus on our family, sometimes we get caught up in the business of life. Perhaps there’s never time for the whole family to be together. Occasionally, we realize…
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Jul
31
2021
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NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY

NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY Ripe for the picking, add this delicious superfruit to your menu on National Avocado Day on July 31st! While guacamole is grand, don’t settle for just the chips and dip on this food holiday. Since avocado is so versatile, clear the table for the entire meal. That includes everything from the appetizer and main dish all the way to dessert. On National Avocado Day, this tree grown fruit has them all covered! Avocados are more than a staple food in the American diet; they are proven to be a key ingredient in recipes…
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Jul
30
2021
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National Cheesecake Day – July 30, 2021

National Cheesecake Day – July 30, 2021

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Troy Warren for CNT   National Cheesecake Day is the creamiest and yummiest holiday held on July 30 where America samples and indulges in some of the most delicious cheesecakes ever! Separately, cheese and cake are beloved all over the world. But taken together, they attract a veritable cult following. Cheesecake is thought to have originated in ancient Greece, as evidenced by its earliest mention in Greek physician, Aegimus’, a book on the art of making cheesecakes. Since then, cheesecake has been passed down through the generations and entered into the fabric of numerous cultures. HISTORY OF NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY…
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Jul
29
2021
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NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY

NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY The best way to join in National Lasagna Day on July 29th is to bake up a pan of the Italian pasta dish. Another way to celebrate is by getting a table at your favorite Italian restaurant.  Due to lasagna’s broad noodles, the pasta lends itself to layering. A variety of ingredients such as cheeses, meats, vegetables, and sauces create a delicious blend of savory baked layers. For individual servings, roll similar elements into the pasta noodles. Since lasagna is one of the oldest kinds of pasta, cooks have developed quite a…
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Jul
28
2021
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NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY

NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY On July 28th dive into the ever-popular National Milk Chocolate Day. When it comes to chocolate, this sweet easily pleases. On average, we recognize three chocolate holidays a month. Interestingly, July celebrates chocolate as often as February.   Solid chocolate, when combined with either powdered, liquid or condensed milk, is known as milk chocolate. While candy bar makers use milk chocolate to make their most popular candy bars, the treat isn’t the healthiest of the chocolates. Dark chocolate takes home the honors for nutrition. With added sugar and fat, milk chocolate packs…
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