National Grape Popsicle Day - Today is National Grape Popsicle Day! In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
National Grape Popsicle Day is celebrated on May 27 in the United States. This food holiday commemorates the taste, history and culture of grape-flavored popsicles. Grape popsicles are typically sold with other flavors, including cherry, orange, banana and root beer. They are available in slow melt and sugar-free alternatives as well.
Grape popsicles are frozen treats which are made using water, a popsicle stick, grape-flavoring (typically Jello or Kool-Aid) and sugar.
The origins of National Grape Popsicle Day are unknown. The popsicle itself was invented in 1905 by Frank Epperson, who was 11 years old at the time. He accidentally left a mixture of powered soda, water and a stirring stick outside on his porch. It froze over during the night and the next day the "Epsicle" was born.
Frank introduced the creation to his schoolmates, who instantly loved the treat. When Epperson grew up and had his own kids, they constantly asked for "Pop's 'sicles." In 1923, he applied for a patent on the frozen treat and changed the name to "Popsicles." A few years later, Epperson would sell his invention to the Joe Lowe Company in New York.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
National Grape Popsicle Day, In the News, and Enjoy
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day, In the News, and Enjoy
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day - Today is National Blueberry Cheesecake Day! In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
Although cheesecake recipes can be traced all the way back to Ancient Greece, the flavored versions we know and love today are a fairly recent innovation. People have come up with all sorts of interesting and unique cheesecake flavors, but today is a celebration of the classic blueberry variety.
The type of cheese used to make cheesecake has a huge impact on the flavor and texture of this delicious dessert. American cheesecakes are made with cream cheese, Italian cheesecakes are made with ricotta, and German and Polish cheesecakes are made with "quark" cheese, which is a type of curd cheese.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
National Grape Popsicle Day, Weekend Meals, and Enjoy
National Grape Popsicle Day - Today is National Grape Popsicle Day! Weekend Meals - Laura and I enjoyed some splendid meals over the Memorial Weekend! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
National Grape Popsicle Day is celebrated on May 27 in the United States. The food holiday commemorates the taste, history, and culture of grape-flavored popsicles. Grape popsicles are typically sold with other flavors, including cherry, orange, banana, and root beer. They are available in slow melt and sugar-free alternatives as well.
Grape popsicles are frozen treats which are made using water, a popsicle stick, grape-flavoring (typically Jello or Kool-Aid) and sugar.
Laura and I enjoyed a delicious dinner at Casa Ramos Friday evening.
Saturday, Laura produced some wonderful burger patties. I shredded two large Jalapeños and gave a third of this to Laura. She added this to minced garlic, ground sirloin, and various spices and herbs and formed four excellent burger patties.
I mixed the balance of the shredded Jalapeños to shredded white and red cabbage and shredded carrots. I produced a spicy, creamy dressing and mixed well, creating an outstanding cole slaw.
Sunday following service at Harvest Christian Center, friends accompanied us to Casa Ramos. We enjoyed an excellent meal, as always.
Casa Ramos is one of our favorite restaurants. The Corning restaurant is the first Casa Ramos family-owned chain of restaurants.
Monday morning, Laura created some awesome breakfast burritos. She combined grilled and chopped Johnsonville brats, chopped Jalapeños, oven fries, and various spices. She warmed some flour tortillas and rolled them into burritos.
One of these wonderful creations followed me to my office this morning.
