Sunday 31 July 2016

August 1 Girlfriends Day

August 1 Girlfriends Day

Girlfriends Day is annually recognized on August 1, FRIEND: “A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection”, Girlfriends can be your daughters, mothers, sisters, cousins, lifelong friends, high school friends, college roommates and work friends.
Friendship is one of the most special connections in life.

Do something special for you partner to show them how much you care and love them? Maybe surprise your partner with a gift and dinner? Or take them out to see their favorite band perform or arrange for a romantic lunch picnic in the park. . Find your common grounds, take the day and enjoy the company. Enjoy the buzz of a glass of wine under the stars, a book club meeting to discuss the latest romance novel, or even just sharing a piece of pie in a diner someplace.
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August 1 Girlfriends Day

August 1 Respect for Parents Day

August 1 Respect for Parents Day

Parents Day is celebrated annually on August 1. In an effort to “make our families become united and strong by recognizing the leadership roles parents have, and to reinstate the respect for parents that was evident in the past,” RESPECT FOR PARENTS DAY was born.

This day is used to honor the love, respect, sacrifice and affection shown by the two very important persons in the life of every individual. Go spend the day with your parents. Show them how much you respect them. Help them around the house and maybe get them a card or small gift to let them know you were thinking of them. You could take them out to a nice dinner and pay for them. Take them to a show. Maybe even take them to the zoo. There are so many creative ways to show them respect.
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August 1 Respect for Parents Day

August 1 Raspberry Cream Pie Day

August 1 Raspberry Cream Pie Day

Raspberry Cream Pie Day is observed annually on August 1. Raspberry cream pie is an often-overlooked kind of dessert, which is why we should celebrate Raspberry Cream Pie Day.
On this Raspberry Cream Pie Day, enjoy these Raspberry Cream Pie recipes.
Raspberry cream pie is demands heavy cream, sugar, a dash of vanilla essence and, of course, some jewel-like raspberries.

Fresh Red Raspberry Cream Pie
Red Raspberry Cream Pie
A Delicious and Scrumptious Treat
Pie crust:
Prepare favorite pastry recipe for one crust pie, or use one commercially
prepared pie crust.
Bake and cool.
Pie Filling:
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/4 cups milk
4 egg yolks
1 Tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups Huber Red Raspberries
Whipped cream
Fresh Mint
Instructions:
Bake piecrust and cool. After piecrust cools, carefully place an even layer of red raspberries on pie crust.
In a 2 quart sauce pan with spoon, mix sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Over medium heat, cook mixture, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and begins to boil ( about 10 minutes). Boil 1 minute. Remove immediately from heat and set aside.
In cup with wire whisk, beat egg yolks with small amount of hot milk mixture. Slowly pour egg mixture into saucepan, stirring rapidly to preventlumping. Over low heat, cook, stirring constantly, until very thick, (do not boil). Mixture will mound when dropped from spoon.
Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla; carefully pour into piecrust over raspberries. Cover surface of mixture with plastic wrap to prevent skin forming. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

After cooled, decorate pie with whipped cream and raspberries. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Raspberry Vanilla Cream Pie
Raspberry Cream Pie
Cheesecake Crust
2 cups crushed graham wafers
2 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
Filling
400 g cream cheese, softened (a large tub, or two bricks)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
1 cup raspberries, plus additional for garnish
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix together crushed cookies or graham wafers, sugar (omit if using cookies), and melted butter, stirring to combine. Press into the parchment-lined bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until slightly browned around edges. Set aside on wire rack to cool.
In the large bowl of a standing mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla, sugar, and lemon juice. Set aside. In a separate bowl, beat whipping cream into soft peaks. Gently fold into cream cheese mixture. Stir in whole raspberries (or see other options in post). Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.
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August 1 Raspberry Cream Pie Day

Saturday 30 July 2016

July 31 Raspberry Cake Day

July 31 Raspberry Cake Day

Raspberry Cake Day is jubilantly celebrated each year on July 31. Raspberries are the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rebus of the rose family. Raspberries contain vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folic acid, magnesium, copper and iron.
Raspberries are one of the gems of summer. Sweet and tasty, it is loved by millions of people (and birds, too!) With the arrival of ripe berries, it is time to make and enjoy some of your favorite dessert treats.

Make this a super raspberry day. Go out and pick your own berries. Then, make a raspberry cream pie. Better still, make one for you, and another to give away to a family member, a neighbor, or a friend.
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July 31 Raspberry Cake Day

Enjoy the following Raspberry Cake recipe

Friday 29 July 2016

July 30 Cheesecake Day

July 30 Cheesecake Day

Cheesecake Day is observed annually on July 30th. There are dozens of different cheesecake varieties. Some of the most popular flavors are strawberry, key lime, and peanut butter cup.
It is a sweet dessert that is a mixture of soft fresh cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs and sugar on a crust made from crushed graham crackers, crushed cookies, pastry or sponge cake.
James Kraft developed a form of pasteurized cream cheese in 1912. In 1928, Kraft acquired the Philadelphia trademark and marketed pasteurized Philadelphia Cream Cheese which is now the most commonly used cheese for cheesecake.

North America has several different styles of cheesecakes: New York-style cheesecake, Pennsylvania Dutch-style cheesecake, Philadelphia-style, Farmer cheese cheesecake, Country-style cheesecake, Lactose-free cheesecake, Cheesecake Kludys, Chicago Style cheesecake and Savory cheesecake.
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July 30 Cheesecake Day

July 30 Father-in-Law Day

July 30 Father-in-Law Day

July 30 Father-In-Law Day is observed annually on July 30. Father-In-Law Day honors your loving, funny, and cheerful father-in-law. Father-in-Law Day is a wonderful occasion for you to strengthen your relationship and to spend quality time with your father-in-law.
You can enjoy spending some extra time bonding with and strengthening your relationship with your father-in-law. A parent-in-law is a person who has a legal affinity with another by being the parent of the other's spouse.

Sending him a greeting card or gathers the whole family and celebrates a party in his honor.
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July 30 Father-in-Law Day

Thursday 28 July 2016

July 29 Lasagna Day

July 29 Lasagna Day


Lasagna Day which is recognized each year on July 29. The word “lasagna” referred to the pot. Lasagna, wide flat pasta, is possibly one of the oldest pastas. There is also a dish made with this type of pasta in several layers interspersed with layers of various ingredients and sauces.
Lasagna is a favorite Italian dish. In between multiple layers of lasagna pasta are generous amounts of tomato sauce, cheeses, and sometimes hamburger and/or Italian sausage. Its the favorite Italian dish of millions of Americans. We all would eat it more often, but this culinary work of art, made with loving hands, takes time to make and bake.
To celebrate National Lasagna Day, try one of these recipes:

Bake a big pan of lasagna. Grab a bottle of red wine and invite friends and family to enjoy a fun.
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July 29 Lasagna Day

July 29 Lipstick Day

July 29 Lipstick Day

Lipstick Day is recognized annually on July 29. Some women had lipstick is the only makeup requirement, whether sheer and light or dark or bright. 
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July 29 Lipstick Day

July 29 Talk in an Elevator Day – Last Friday in July

July 29 Talk in an Elevator Day – Last Friday in July

Talk in an Elevator Day is observed annually on the last Friday in July this year it’s July 29. This day encourages people to make conversation while riding in an elevator.
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July 29 Talk in an Elevator Day – Last Friday in July

Wednesday 27 July 2016

July 28 Milk Chocolate Day

July 28 Milk Chocolate Day

Each year on July 28th we observe Milk Chocolate Day. Solid chocolate when combined with either powdered, liquid or condensed milk is known as milk chocolate. The most popular of all candy bars sold contain milk chocolate. Milk chocolate is also a popular ingredient in baking, in specialty coffee drinks and hot chocolate.
Daniel Peter, the inventor of milk chocolate, was born in the village of Moudon, located in the Canton of Vaud, in beautiful, mountainous Switzerland in 1836. Since the early 20th century, the countries of Europe have been producing milk chocolate of varying qualities.

Enjoy your favorite milk chocolate. Create a special treat with one of these recipes:
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July 28 Milk Chocolate Day

July 28 Buffalo Soldiers Day

July 28 Buffalo Soldiers Day

Buffalo Soldiers Day is observed annually on July 28th. This day commemorates the formation in 1866 of the first regular Army regiments comprising African-American soldiers.“Buffalo Soldiers” (one of many African-American regiments raised during the Civil War) were established by Congress as the first peacetime all-black regiments in the regular U.S. Army.


The Buffalo Soldier Museum is located in Houston Texas.
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July 28 Buffalo Soldiers Day

July 28 Chili Dog Day

July 28 Chili Dog Day


Each year on the last Thursday of July, hot dog lovers across the United States top their hot dogs with delicious chili to celebrate National Chili Dog Day.
Here some chili dog recipes for you to enjoy:
Make Healthy Chili Cheese Dogs
Ingredients
Hebrew National 97% Fat Free Hot Dogs
Can of Hormel Turkey Chili
Sara Lee Wheat Hot Dog Buns

Kraft 2% shredded cheddar cheese
Chopped Onion (if desired)
Directions
Cook hot dogs on the grill or boil in water. Set aside. Heat chili in a pan on the stove or in the microwave in a safe dish. Take a bun and add hotdog, 1/8 cup chili, 1 Tbsp. cheese and onion.
These are delicious! One loaded chili dog contains approx. 250 calories, 6 grams of fat, 30 carbs and 18 grams of protein. Because they are high in sodium, I wouldn't consider this healthy eating, but not a bad choice if you're craving a chili dog, considering the original version contains 3 times the calories, fat and salt. Enjoy!
July 28 Chili Dog Day

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Tuesday 26 July 2016

July 27 Scotch Day

July 27 Scotch Day

Scotch Day is celebrated annually on July 27. Scotch whisky, often simply called Scotch, is malt whisky or grain whisky made in Scotland. Scotch whisky has been produced since the late 15th century. All Scotch was originally made from malted barley. Modern Scotch is made from malt and grain which can be combined in different ways to create blends.
Scotch whisky is divided into five distinct categories: single malt Scotch whisky, single grain Scotch whisky, blended malt Scotch whisky (formerly called “vatted malt” or “pure malt”), blended grain Scotch whisky, and blended Scotch whisky.

All Scotch whisky must be aged in oak barrels for at least three years. Any age statement on a bottle of Scotch whisky, expressed in numerical form, must reflect the age of the youngest whisky used to produce that product. A whisky with an age statement is known as guaranteed-age whisky.

July 27 Scotch Day

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