August 17, 2011
Did you know, Today, in history… it’s National Vanilla Custard Day!
Month of June
On June 8, 1786, in New York City, the first commercially made ice cream is offered for sale? On, June 15, 1752 Benjamin Franklin flew a kite? On, June 29,1967, Jayne Mansfield died. She was an American beauty contest winner, stage and screen actress. Supposedly, the only title she ever turned down was ‘Miss Roquefort [...]
For March
Did You Know… Johnny Appleseed was a real person named John Chapman? He traveled westward, and he planted apple trees along the way. The Irish served the dish of “Colcannon” on Halloween? Several large buttons were hidden in the dish. If a girl found one of the buttons, she would marry. If a boy found [...]
For February 2011
Did You Know… in a 2007 survey, 53 percent of 7- to 9-year-olds picked strawberries as their favorite fruit? berries are sooooo good for you? They are high in Vitamins A and C and fiber and antioxidants. Bruschetta is the name for grilled bread rubbed with garlic and olive oil? Topping it with fresh tomatoes [...]
For December
In 1836, Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas as an official holiday. Animal crackers in Barnum’s circus-like boxes were designed with strings on them to be hung on Christmas trees. The first singing commercial made in the world was aired on radio on Christmas Eve in 1926. The commercial was for Wheaties cereal [...]
For November
Of the 102 passengers that sailed to America on the Mayflower in 1620, only 53 survived the harsh first winter. 78% of women died 50% men, 36% boys, and 18% of the girls. Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants. The first canned cranberry sauce was done by Cape Cod Cranberry Company is 1912. Brussels sprouts are [...]
For September
Did you know… there is a lot of controversy about the Fortune Cookie originating in Los Angeles versus San Francisco? In 1983, and in San Francisco, The Court of Historical Review ruled the cookie originated in San Francisco. A key piece of evidence offered in the hearing was a fortune cookie with “SF judge who [...]
For Wacky Wednesdays
Did you know… every strawberry has 200 seeds and is the only fruit that has seeds on the outside and not on the inside? strawberries are one of the top 10 Superfoods? there are 10 top Superfoods? These are foods you should eat every day! cinnamon is considered a super spice, so it is really [...]
For August
Did you know… the first cook book published in America in 1796 had a recipe for “watermelon rind pickles”? the peach originated in China and it is considered the “tree of life” and symbolizes “unity”? Chinese brides even carry peach blossoms in their wedding bouquets! in Italy,the average person consumes 51 pounds of pasta per [...]
For the Fourth of July, Independence Day
Did you know… the July 4th holiday weekend is the biggest hot dog holiday of the year? Yep, we will be eating 155 million dogs (that’s one dog for every two people in America) on this day! wieners and frankfurters don’t become hot dogs until they are put in a roll or a bun? one [...]
