June 26 Chocolate Pudding Day

June 26 its Chocolate Pudding Day observed each year. Rich, flavorful, and decadent, there’s nothing in life quite as good as chocolate pudding. The history of puddings starts far back in the 17th century, when the first recipes for puddings appear. Back then puddings were made much different than the pudding is today.

Common ingredients were butter and flour, suet, cereals, and other ingredients which when they came together served to create more of a cake like result than the puddings we think of today. It’s also worth mentioning that they baked, steamed, even boiled into their final form.

Originally it was egg that provided the thickening agent that made a pudding into a type of custard, but the invention of a stable powder-form of egg-free custard mix really helped to bring the dessert pudding into the modern day. Chocolate pudding is of the type known as a creamy pudding, and is typically made of a combination of sugar, milk, and a thickening agent of one of broad range of things. Sometimes a gelatin was used, tapioca and cornstarch are popular, or even rice puddings.

Enjoy some delicious Chocolate Pudding as a dessert or as a snack. 

June 25 Catfish Day

Catfish Day is observed each year on June 25. Catfish is a Favorite dish of many Americans. In 1986, catfish comprised the third highest volume of finned fish consumed in the United States. A diverse group of ray-finned fish, catfish is named for their prominent barbells, which resemble cat whiskers.

Catfish are nocturnal. They don’t have scales. Catfish are a good source of Vitamin D.

Catfish Day is a holiday that dates back to June 25, 1987, when U.S. President Ronald Reagan opened a presidential address by speaking about the culinary pleasures of eating catfish, and farmed catfish in particular. The President then went on to explain how catfish farming was creating both a stable income for farmers and an affordable food source for Americans.

The holiday is now traditionally celebrated on the anniversary of President Reagan’s address. Several American cities now have festivals known as “Catfish Days” in late July, featuring sporting events, fairs, and other activities.

Try Catfish if eat fish…Happy Catfish Day… 

June 25 Strawberry Parfait Day

Strawberry Parfait Day is observed annually on June 25. Parfait is French it means perfect.

The ice cream is often replaced with yogurt or pudding and additional layers of granola are added. Strawberries are in season during the month of June, so it is a good time for Strawberry Parfait Day.

French-styled dessert has got many varieties. Traditional French parfait is made with a custard-base ice cream that was well whipped to achieve an airy texture. Then ice cream is layered with fruit puree and served in special parfait glasses that are long and tapered.

Celebrating Strawberry Parfait Day, these are just a couple of the strawberry based recipes you can use to truly ring it in style, Share recipes with your co-workers and friends, and maybe host a special dessert party to put this treat into the spotlight it richly deserves. 

June 24 Pralines Day

Pralines Day is observed annually on June 24. Pralines were originally created in France by coating almonds in caramelised sugar.

The powder made by grinding up sugar-coated nuts is called pralin. This is an ingredient in many types of cake, pastries and ice creams. When this powder is mixed with chocolate, it becomes praliné in French, which gave birth to what is known in French as chocolat praliné.

The French settlers brought their recipe into Louisiana, an area of the United States where both sugar cane and pecan trees were plentiful.

During the 19th century, New Orleans chefs substituted pecans for almonds, added cream to thicken the confection and thus created what is known throughout the Southern United States as the praline.

There are a variety of pralines to be enjoyed:

Belgian Pralines – contain a hard chocolate shell with a softer, sometimes liquid, filling.

French Pralines – a combination of almonds and caramelized sugar.

American Pralines – contain milk or cream and are softer and creamier, resembling fudge.

Happy Pralines Day.

June 24 Swim a Lap Day

Humans have been swimming since antiquity for survival, recreation and exercise. Historians and archaeologists have found cave paintings and written scripts that depict swimming as a common and enjoyable activity.

Swimming emerged as a competitive sport in 19th century England, though there is historical evidence that the ancient Japanese were responsible for inventing it. Today, swimming is one of the most popular Olympic sports around the world and includes four kinds of swimming styles: the front crawl, backstroke, butterfly and the breaststroke.

It's a day to take your swimming togs and go to a swimming pool to swim one or more laps. There are many reasons why people swim. The largest reason for people swimming is as a recreation activity, with swimming consistently ranking as one of the physical activities people are most likely to take part in. Recreational swimming can be used for people to exercise, to relax or to rehabilitate.

To celebrate this day call your friends and Organize a pool party with family and friends. 

June 23 Pecan Sandies Day

Pecan Sandies Day is an American food holiday that is observed by cookie lovers each year on June 23rd.

Cookies have changed and evolved over the years with the modern standards of sweetness and variety. The mild sweetness of these cookies pairs well with tea and coffee. The texture of these melt-in-your-mouth cookies is similar to shortbread cookies.

Enjoy this Pecan Sandies recipe.

June 23 Pink Day

Pink Day is celebrated on June 23, 2016. Take care, that all your clothing’s and accessories are pink on this day. Pink Day encourages everybody to wear at least a little bit of pink.

According to surveys in both the United States and Europe with results indicating that the color pink combined with white or pale blue is most commonly associated with femininity, sensitivity, tenderness, childhood and the romantic. Pink, when combined with violet or black is associated with eroticism and seduction.

The Rococo Period (1720-1777) was the golden age for the color pink. Pastel colors became very fashionable in all the courts of Europe during this time. Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), the mistress of King Louis XV of France, was known for wearing the color pink, often combined with light blue. At one point in time, Ms. Pompadour had a particular tint of pink made specifically for her.

It's easy to enjoy and to participate in Pink Day. Bring your pink elephant out of hiding. Wear pink, and show off everything you have that's pink, from clothing and shoes to other possessions. Be creative. Use food coloring to make pink meals. Pink frosting on a cake or cookies will be a big hit today.

June 22 Chocolate Eclair Day

Chocolate Eclair Day is observed annually on June 22nd. Sweet choux dough, chocolate, cream and icing; this light but oh-so tasty pastry snack is the star of Chocolate Eclair Day. Originating from France in the nineteenth century, eclairs are known a favorite cake all over the world.

The word “eclair” comes from the French word, meaning “flash of lightning.”

Originating during the nineteenth century in France, the eclair was first called “pain à la Duchesse” or “petite Duchesse.” It is believed, by food historians, that eclairs were first made by French chef Antonin Careme (1784-1833).

The 1884 Boston Cooking School Cook Book, by Mrs. D.A. Lincoln, has the first known English-language recipe for eclairs. On This day everyone has to enjoy a delicious cream-filled pastry that is covered in smooth chocolate.

 
Following are a few of our recipes for you to make.

June 22 Onion Rings Day

June 22 Onion Rings Day is observed annually, dedicated to one of the best loved side dishes; onion rings. Also found in Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and some parts of Asia, onion rings exact origin are unknown.

The origin of the Onion Rings is actually somewhat mysterious, but we do know that in 1802 a recipe was published in ”The Art of Cookery Made Easy and Refined”. This recipe describes a process of dipping ½” Onion Rings s dipped into a rather flavorful mixture of flour with creams and cheeses and then boiling them in a vat of lard. Following on the heels of this was a suggestion to serve it with a sauce made of a mixture of mustard and butter.

So, to celebrate Onion Ring Day, Make or order of deep-fried, crispy battered onion rings. 

June 21 Go Skateboarding Day

June 21 marked as Go Skateboarding Day, go with your friends and do some skateboarding. The International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) to promote skateboarding.

Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard. Skateboarding can also be considered a recreational activity, an art form, a job, or a method of transportation.

Many skateboard groups hold events on this day to promote the hobby. Why not you are involved as a participant. 

June 21 Daylight Appreciation Day

Daylight Appreciation Day is observed each year on June 21. Daylight Appreciation Day is sponsored by Solatube International, Inc., a manufacturer of Tubular Daylighting Devices. Daylight Appreciation Day is also a day to learn more about the importance of daylighting.

This day recognizes summer solstice (the longest day of daylight in the northern hemisphere) and encourages people to celebrate the many benefits of the sun. Daylighting is using skylights, windows and other architectural openings to natural light interior spaces. Doing so helps not only to reduce energy consumption but may also have health benefits.

Enjoy the summer solstice, enjoy the sunshine and let the sun shine into your home, enjoy the feel-good effect of daylight. 

June 20 Vanilla Milkshake Day

June 20 is Vanilla Milkshake Day, people happily celebrate this day annually.

The first time the term “milkshake” was used in print was in 1885. The first milkshakes were not suitable for children, because the drinks contained whiskey. By the 1900s eggs and whiskey were dropped and milkshake was made with chocolate, strawberry or vanilla syrup. And the milkshake we know was born in 1922, when an employee at Chicago Walgreens added two scoops of ice cream to malted milk that was widely used for milkshakes.

Celebrate National Vanilla Milkshake Day with a glass of sweet treat. If you plan to make milkshake for adults only, you can add some alcohol to make it tastier. A shot of whiskey or your favorite liquor will be enough. Combine ice cream, milk, alcohol and vanilla extract in blender. Then pour milkshake in glasses and serve the drink immediately. Remember, the more ice cream you use to make a milkshake, the thicker it will be. 

JUNE 20 AMERICAN EAGLE DAY

Observed each year on June 20th is American Eagle Day. The Bald Eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States of America and appears on its Seal.

This day is set aside to honor our national symbol, raise awareness for protecting the Bald Eagle, assist in the recovery of their natural environments and take part in educational outreach.

In the latter 20th century, the Bald Eagle was on the brink of extinction in the continental United States. Eventually, populations recovered and on July 12, 1995, the species was removed from the U.S. Federal Government’s List of Endangered Species and transferred to the List of Threatened Species. On June 2007, it was withdrawn from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife in the Lower 48 States.

The name “Bald Eagle” derives from an older meaning of “white headed” as the bird is actually not bald. The adult eagle is mainly brown with a white head and tail.

So get out the today and help the American Eagle.