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Nov
28
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL FRENCH TOAST DAY

NATIONAL FRENCH TOAST DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL FRENCH TOAST DAY Each year on November 28th, people across the United States enjoy National French Toast Day. Also known as eggy bread or omelet bread, it makes a great breakfast for guests or part of a brunch.   Home cooks and professionals alike whip up a few personal favorites when it comes to french toast recipes. The base consists of eggs and milk whisked together. Bread is dipped into the mixture and fried until golden. Many people also add some sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to the base. The flavor of French toast can…
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Nov
27
2021
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NATIONAL BAVARIAN CREAM PIE DAY

NATIONAL BAVARIAN CREAM PIE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL BAVARIAN CREAM PIE DAY Each year on November 27th, National Bavarian Cream Pie Day recognizes a pie that makes a grand entrance. This rich and delectable dessert is possible, thanks to the French chef, Marie-Antione Carême. In the early 19th century, Carême established many of the French cooking techniques still used today. He’s even given credit for abolishing some practices from his kitchens. One dessert Carême receives credit for includes the creation of Bavarian cream. Perhaps he didn’t create it but perfected this gelatin-based pastry cream. Initially, gourmet restaurants and luxury hotels served…
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Nov
27
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CRAFT JERKY DAY

NATIONAL CRAFT JERKY DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL CRAFT JERKY DAY National Craft Jerky Day, on November 27th, recognizes that craft jerky is the standard by which all other jerky is measured. It awakens the taste buds and ignites the opinions of jerky fans the world over. The day focuses on artisanal creators of this dehydrated, seasoned meat and snack extraordinaire. There remain those who satisfy the world’s craving with original carnivorous creations in a world sedated by jerky marketing gimmicks. National Craft Jerky Day honors those who blaze their own path in the meat market. For many, jerky making is…
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Nov
27
2021
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Small Business Saturday reminds us of the prime shopping opportunities right in our own communities. Not only do the small businesses where we work, live, and play offer numerous gift-giving possibilities, they are hands-on and ready to complete your shopping list with quality, thoughtful gifts.  Every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Shop Small movement energizes small business owners to prepare for customers in every way possible. That includes the traditional brick-and-mortar customer and the online shopper. The single-day event continues to grow each year.  That means business owners are…
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Nov
26
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL CAKE DAY

NATIONAL CAKE DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL CAKE DAY On November 26th, National Cake Day delivers a scrumptious treat for everyone to enjoy! Slide over pie, this day cake takes center stage as the dessert of choice. On most birthdays, the cake is topped with candles no matter their age. Showers, weddings, retirements and anniversaries, cake serves up a slice or two. Add ice cream, and you have America’s top favorite desserts in the same dish! Whether it’s a shapely bundt cake (celebrated on November 15) or the less curvaceous sheet cake, these sweet layered, frosting-covered, or fondant-decorated works of…
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Nov
25
2021
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By Troy Warren
THANKSGIVING DAY

THANKSGIVING DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   THANKSGIVING DAY Thanksgiving Day is observed each year in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. The observance is a time when families and friends gather and give thanks for many reasons, each often as different as each person who gathers around the table.  In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that many acknowledge today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. However, it wasn’t until 1863, amid…
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Nov
24
2021
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NATIONAL SARDINES DAY

NATIONAL SARDINES DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL SARDINES DAY November 24th recognizes these silver little fishes on National Sardines Day. They may not swim right up to your plate, but they sure do pack in the flavor.  While some people are afraid to taste these small, silver fish, others consider sardines a delicious snack enjoyed on their own or with crackers. Sardines are several types of small, oily fish, related to herrings. While we might be most familiar with sardines packed in cans, some enjoy fresh sardines grilled. This small fish can also be pickled and smoked, too. When canned,…
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Nov
24
2021
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NATIONAL JUKEBOX DAY

NATIONAL JUKEBOX DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL JUKEBOX DAY The day before gathering around the turkey, gather around the nearest jukebox to celebrate National Jukebox Day! As Americans flock to their hometowns for Thanksgiving, many will head out to neighborhood bars and restaurants. They will catch up with friends and family and celebrate by playing great songs on their local jukebox. The name jukebox is thought to originate from places called ‘juke houses’ or ‘jook joints.’ In the early 1900s, people congregated in these establishments to drink and listen to music. In 1889, Louis Glass and his partner William S.…
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Nov
23
2021
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NATIONAL ESPRESSO DAY

NATIONAL ESPRESSO DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL ESPRESSO DAY Get the pure coffee essence on National Espresso Day! Whether you sip one cup or keep buzzing all day long, November 23rd is the day.  The word espresso (/ɛˈsprɛsoʊ/; Italian pronunciation: [eˈsprɛsso]) in Italian means ‘quick in time.’ Before the advent of the espresso machine, espresso was simply a coffee expressly made for the person ordering it. It was also made with recently roasted and freshly ground beans. The cup was brewed shortly before serving. In the late 1800s, this practice was commonplace in cafés and restaurants. While today’s espresso maintains the freshness…
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Nov
22
2021
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NATIONAL CRANBERRY RELISH DAY

NATIONAL CRANBERRY RELISH DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT #Celebrations   NATIONAL CRANBERRY RELISH DAY Another seasonal holiday staple graces the table each year and National Cranberry Relish Day makes sure you’re prepared. On November 22nd make sure you’re stocked and ready. Get tasting the many recipes out there and pick your favorite one! Believed to have originated in the New England States during the early 1900s, cranberry relish is a traditional part of many families’ Thanksgiving dinner. Each Thanksgiving, Susan Stamberg provides National Public Radio listeners with her mother-in-law’s recipe for cranberry relish sauce. The American radio journalist, an American radio journalist, and Special…
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