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Jul
17
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL PEACH ICE CREAM DAY

NATIONAL PEACH ICE CREAM DAY

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL PEACH ICE CREAM DAY National Peach Ice Cream Day on July 17th sweetens the day with a few scoops at the peak of peach season.  Since peaches begin peaking in July, this celebration comes just in time. It also lands right in the middle of National Ice Cream Month. So, it’s an excellent time to add peach ice cream to the growing list of flavors to choose from when it comes to frozen, creamy treats.  Generally speaking, there are two types of peaches – freestone and clingstone. The difference has to do with how…
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Jul
16
2021
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NATIONAL CORN FRITTERS DAY | July 16

NATIONAL CORN FRITTERS DAY | July 16

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL CORN FRITTERS DAY | July 16 National Corn Fritters Day on July 16th encourages us to fry up a batch of these crispy, flavorful bites of corn and batter! Make them with fresh corn and the celebration will be even better! These bright crispy morsels make great additions to summer barbecues and backyard gatherings. The main ingredients include corn, meal, egg, milk, and butter. While they may have originated in the south, corn fritters can easily be changed up with peppers, onions, or herbs to give them regional and seasonal flair.  When paired with…
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Jul
15
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL I LOVE HORSES DAY – July 15

NATIONAL I LOVE HORSES DAY – July 15

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL I LOVE HORSES DAY On July 15th we recognize the love of one magnificent creature on National I Love Horses Day! With over 200 breeds, these spirited animals give humans much to love. Their loyalty and devotion throughout history may only be a fraction of the reasons to love them. Not just a means of transportation, horses cleared fields, fought wars, and moved cattle. Beyond their utility, their companionship was indispensable on long lonely trails. Cattlemen, pioneers, and more recognize horses as cornerstones of survival in a burgeoning nation. Horse Breeds The tallest horse breed is…
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Jul
14
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY – July 14

NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY – July 14

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY One of the classic comfort foods earns a place of honor on July 14th. It is National Mac and Cheese Day! Made with macaroni noodles, cream or milk, and the golden goodness of cheese, mac and cheese shines as a side dish while also standing on its own as a main dish. This meal reminds many of us of home while also teaching us the basics of the kitchen. What other recipes allow us to create so flamboyantly and often with so little knowledge about cooking? From the classic mac…
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Jul
14
2021
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NATIONAL BEANS ‘N’ FRANKS DAY – July 13

NATIONAL BEANS ‘N’ FRANKS DAY – July 13

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL BEANS ‘N’ FRANKS DAY National Beans ‘N’ Franks Day on July 13th encourages us to make our favorite recipes during National Hot Dog Month. This simple recipe cooks up a delicious dish in no time and goes well with summertime barbecues, too! Also known as “beanie weenies,” both dishes are similar to pork ‘n’ beans, but substitute hot dogs or frankfurters for the pork.  Baked beans became popular during the Civil War in the United States. They would later become one of the first canned convenience foods on the market in the 1890s. As a…
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Jul
13
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY | July 13

NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY | July 13

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL FRENCH FRY DAY | July 13 National French Fry Day on July 13th recognizes a staple food on menus across the country. It comes in so many different cuts and styles, there’s a favorite for everyone to enjoy!  French fries, also known as chips, fries, finger chips, or French-fried potatoes, are batons of deep-fried potatoes. No matter what we call them, they’re common fixtures at fast-food restaurants and are loved by all ages! A wide selection of condiments such as ketchup, ranch dressing, vinegar, mayonnaise, honey mustard, cheese, and many more complement French fries.…
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Jul
12
2021
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NATIONAL PECAN PIE DAY – July 12

NATIONAL PECAN PIE DAY – July 12

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL PECAN PIE DAY Grab a slice on July 12th and celebrate National Pecan Pie Day! Mix up the ingredients using primarily corn syrup, pecan nuts, salt, and vanilla. Occasionally, recipes vary by including sugar syrup and molasses or maple syrup. Other additions include chocolate and bourbon whiskey in some regions of the country. Top it all off with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.   Many attempts to trace the origins of the pecan pie have not been successful. The earliest dated recipes come from 1897. However, claims of the pie being made in…
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Jul
11
2021
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ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY – July 11

ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY – July 11

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Troy Warren for CNT   ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY All American Pet Photo Day encourages pet owners to share their favorite pet photos on July 11th. Be sure to charge your camera and be prepared to take adorable pictures of your pets!   Whether they are the four-legged furry kind or come from the more serpentine species, click away. Fishes and birds, pigs and equine, canine and feline should all get in line for their favorite pose. If they are friends, take a few snapshots of them together! On All American Pet Photo Day, every pet gets included.  …
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Jul
10
2021
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NATIONAL PINA COLADA DAY – July 10

NATIONAL PINA COLADA DAY – July 10

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL PINA COLADA DAY July 10th recognizes a sweet, rum-based cocktail on National Pina Colada Day. Along with rum, a Pina Colada includes cream of coconut and pineapple juice and is usually served blended or shaken with ice. Pina Colada means ‘strained pineapple,’ a reference to the freshly pressed and strained pineapple juice used in the drink. While pineapple has been a part of the distillation history of rum, coconut didn’t show up until later. The first written reference to a pina colada was in 1922. However, two different claims to the invention of the pina…
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Jul
10
2021
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NATIONAL SUGAR COOKIE DAY | July 9

NATIONAL SUGAR COOKIE DAY | July 9

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL SUGAR COOKIE DAY | July 9 Observed each year on July 9th, National Sugar Cookie Day honors the ever-popular and delicious sugar cookie. A holiday favorite and very easy to make, sugar cookies disappear quickly once they come out of the oven. Most sugar cookies include sugar, flour, butter, eggs, vanilla, and either baking powder or baking soda. While most people have the ingredients on hand at all times, some of the ingredients should be fresh for the best outcome. Children enjoy baking and decorating anytime someone makes a batch of sugar cookies. The…
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