April 14 Pecan Day

Pecan Day is a food holiday celebrated each year on April 14. Pecans are a good source of protein and unsaturated fats. Like walnuts. There are many ways people can show their love for pecans – like grabbing a handful to munch on, adding them to salads, making a delightful pecan pie, eating pecan crusted fish for dinner or having pecan ice cream.

Pecan Day Pecan day is a remembrance of the plating on a pecan tree by George Washington at the Mount Vernon estate March 25th 1775. The pecan tree sapling was gifted to him by Thomas Jefferson, who had planted a few pecan trees from the southern US at Monticello, VA. The pecan, native to southern North America, is sometimes called “America’s own nut.”

Enjoy the following tried and true recipes.

Pecan Snack 

Sugar Coated Pecans

April 13 Scrabble Day

Scrabble Day is observed annually on April 13th. It celebrates the popular board game on the birthday of it's inventor, Alfred Mosher Butts. Scrabble is played with two to four players who score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board marked with a 15 x 15 grid.

The game is sold in 121 countries and there are 29 different language versions. Approximately 150 million sets have been sold worldwide, and sets are found in roughly one-third of American homes. In the kingdom of Scrabble, the one ‘i’d man might be ‘king’, but the lady with the ‘q’ will definitely be queen. 1984 – Scrabble became a daytime game show on NBC.

2004 – Scrabble was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. 

April 12 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day is observed annually on April 12th. Grilled cheese sandwiches are a delicious, toasted delight popular all across the world. Melting cheese on top of bread is a culinary concept that has been around since the time of the Romans, but grilled cheese sandwiches as we know them didn’t become popular until the 1920s. Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are among one of the top comfort foods in the US.

At that time inexpensive cheese and affordable sliced bread became available. It is now a staple in cafés, diners, and school cafeterias across the country. During World War II is described by US government cookbooks as “American cheese filling sandwiches”.

Enjoy the following recipes. 

April 12 Licorice Day

Annually Licorice Day is celebrated on April 12th. Licorice enjoyed by people across the globe, licorice has a distinctive flavor and is found in many modern sweets. Licorice Day celebrates the rich history of black licorice. Licorice is extracted from the licorice plant and can be used for confectionary, to flavor a drink (licorice tea is a popular example) and also has medicinal purposes.

Licorice International, the source for licorice in the United States, offers more than 160 types of licorice from 14 countries. This day was originated to celebrate black licorice, its history, health benefits and world renown. Black licorice can be enjoyed in licorice twists, stem shaped candies, licorice ropes, jelly beans, jewels and others.

For more information:

http://www.licoriceinternational.com

April 11 Cheese Fondue Day

Every year we observed on April 11 is Cheese Fondue Day. A traditional fondue pot is called a “caquelon.” Cheese fondue originated in Switzerland at the beginning of the 19th century. Based on the simple ingredients (melted cheese and whatever leftovers you want to use for dipping) historians believe that fondue began as a peasant meal. You can also add ingredients such as milk, spices, cream, wine, or brandy for additional flavor and to thicken the mixture.

The first known recipe with cheese and wine was published under the name “Cheese Fondue” in 1875.

No More to say just cook it eat it with your family and friends.

Recipe Cheese Fondue

April 11 Pet Day

Today is April 11 Pet Day; to show your pet how much we love them. There are approximately 86.4 million pet cats and 78.2 million pet dogs living in the United States. Celebrity pet lifestyle expert and animal welfare advocate Colleen Paige founded National Pet Day to raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption.

The motto of the holiday is “Don’t shop! Adopt!” and it is sponsored by the Animal Miracle Foundation, whose mission is to help animals in shelters find forever homes. Just appreciating and celebrating the wonderful pets in your life. There are so many neglected and unwanted animals waiting for some love and attention. You can donate your time, or you can donate food or other supplies. Not as a pet owner; consider making a donation or volunteering at your local pet shelter, visit and give some of your precious time to those sheltered animal. 

April 10 Siblings Day

Siblings Day takes place on April 10, 2016. Siblings Day was created by Claudia Evart, a freelance paralegal from Manhattan, NY. It is a day of celebration and recognition for brothers and sisters around the world. Siblings Day can be celebrated by sending a card or gift or making a dinner invitation to your siblings.

A male sibling is called a brother, and a female sibling is called a sister. In most societies throughout the world, siblings usually grow up together, facilitating the development of strong emotional bonds such as love, hostility or thoughtfulness. Siblings Day can be celebrated by sending a card, gift, making a dinner invitation or simply going for a walk in the park.

Visit the website for more National Siblings Day information at http://www.siblingsday.org/.

April 10 Farm Animals Day

Farm Animals Day observed annually on April 10th; unofficial national holiday, was created in 2005 by Animal Rescuer, Vegetarian and Celebrity Pet Lifestyle Expert, Colleen Paige. It was created as a day to raise awareness about the troubles of slaughtered animals and to find a home for the abandoned and abused farm animals. On this Day take your child for a visit to a farm is a great way to teach them about farm animals and give them message of treating animals with respect.

Farm animals are cute, and they also play an important role in modern society. Take some time to appreciate them this World Farm Animals Day. For More Information visit www.farmanimalsday.com.

April 9 Cherish an Antique Day

Today April 9 is Cherish an Antique Day; which to appreciate unique objects that date back to a time when quality and craftsmanship were most valued by a discerning clients. In 1979, the first episode of Antiques Roadshow aired in the United Kingdom.

Learn the story behind your favorite antique and share the tale with family and friends and Antique Day can be celebrated by a visit to an art museum.

April 9 Name Yourself Day

Name Yourself Day is observed each year on April 9. Name Yourself Day is your chance to try on a new name for one day. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to have a different name, this would be the day to find out.

Among the Catholic Church, there is a special ceremony that is performed in giving a new member of the church a name. Those who are to go through this ceremony must have at least one parent who is Catholic, as it is expected that such a child will be raised in the Catholic faith. The ceremony involves a baptism of the child to wash away original sin, and to become born again in a new life with Christ.

In the Hindu faith, naming a child is a holy act, involving the immediate families and close friends. The name of this ceremony is Namkaran, and is an elaborate ceremony performed on the 11th day of the child’s life. During the first 10 days of the child’s life, both mother and newborn are considered to be unclean, and therefor are traditionally separated from the family, attended only by a helper. On the 10th night, the house is cleansed and blessed for the coming ceremony. During this ceremony the mother is dressed in new clothes and wets the head of the baby with a bit of water in a sign of purifying the child. Interestingly, it is the Paternal Aunt who names the child, whispering it first to the child, and then announcing it to the gathered people.

April 8 Empanada Day

April 8 recognizes as Empanada Day a food holiday. Portuguese and Spanish verb “em pandar”, meaning to wrap or coat in bread. In the Southern and Southwestern US, empanadas are called Creoles. In Jamaica, empanadas are referred to as "Jamaican patties" and are made with crispy pastry dough. Empanadas are also referred to as a “fried pie”.

The name empanada comes from the Galician. Empanadas are a stuffed bread or pastry that is baked or fried. Empanadas are made by folding the dough or bread around a seasoned stuffing like chicken, cod, or pork loin. Other ingredients include tomatoes, garlic, and onion sauce.

Though this tasty dish originated in Europe, immigrants brought the method to different countries around the world where it was adopted and a little altered to fit the tastes of that particular country.

Enjoy these delicious and yummy Empanada recipes.

April 8 Zoo Lovers Day

On April 8, Zoo Lovers Day is observed. Zoo is actually short for Zoological Garden. The oldest modern styled zoo was established in 1752 at the order of “Emperor Francis I”. The oldest collection of this type was found during an archeological dig in “Hierakonpolis” Egypt in 2009.

This would be a perfect day to visit a Zoo, Zoo Lovers Day is a great excuse to get your family together and go for a trip to see the exotic animals of the world. Enjoy seeing your favorite animals swinging from the trees or splashing in the water and have a fun-filled day.

A few zoo facts:

The world’s largest zoos is in Berlin Zoological Garden: 84 Acres, 1,500 Species of Animals

The Vienna Zoo is the oldest existing zoo and was opened to the public in 1765.

The United State’s first public zoo, Central Park Zoo, opened in 1874 in New York.

There are over 10,000 zoos worldwide. There are 350 zoos in the United States

Approximately 175 million people visit a zoo each year.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has had more than 9.8 million annual visitors.

More than 3.2 million people visit the San Diego Zoo each year.

April 7 Beer Day

April 7th its Beer Day, Founded in 2007. As per document the first beer created in Mesopotamia and recorded in the written history of ancient Iraq and ancient Egypt. Beer is the third most popular beverage in the world, behind water and tea. Nowadays, there are many varieties of beer exist across the globe. In 2009, Smith and Connolly created a Beer Day on FB page. From this page, they invited friends to join and word has spread too many sources that April 7 is Beer Day.

On April 7, 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt took the first step toward ending Prohibition and signed a law that allowed people to brew and sell beer, in the United States, as long as it remained below 4.0% alcohol by volume (ABV).

This day was created as National Beer Day by Justin Smith, a Richmond, Virginia Craft Beer Examiner, and his friend Mike Connolly from Liverpool, England. April 7th was chosen because the Cullen-Harrison Act was signed into law and became effective on this day.

On this day all bear lovers come to gather and celebrate in Bars, restaurants and pubs.