National Almond Buttercrunch Day - Today is National Almond Buttercrunch Day! In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
This nutty confection became increasingly popular during World War II.
The candy company Brown & Haley had developed their own recipe for almond buttercrunch a few years earlier, and J.C. Haley, the company's co-founder, had the nutty idea of storing it in tins. He figured that if tins kept his coffee fresh, they’d do the same for his beloved candy.
The buttercrunch was shipped to soldiers fighting overseas and soon became an international hit. Brown & Haley called it Almond Roca because most of the almonds during that time were exported from Spain, and "roca," the Spanish word for rock, is indicative of the candy's crunchy texture.
Almond buttercrunch requires only a few ingredients: butter, sugar, salt and almonds. The butter and sugar are melted together to form a toffee, which is then poured over crushed almonds.
Monday, June 29, 2015
National Almond Buttercrunch Day, In the News, and Enjoy
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
National Cherry Tart Day, In the News, and Enjoy
National Cherry Tart Day - Today is National Cherry Tart Day! In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
As a lead-in to the annual National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, today is National Cherry Tart Day.
This summer fruit has been grown on several continents, but has a relatively short growing season.
Tuesday, June 09, 2015
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day, In the News, and Enjoy
National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day - Today is National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day! In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
This sweet and tangy treat was first made popular during the early 1800's, about 30 years after Benjamin Franklin introduced rhubarb, nicknamed "pieplant," to the East Coast.
With strawberry season starting, what better way to celebrate this old favorite than to bake one yourself.
Did you know that rhubarb is actually a vegetable? This makes strawberry rhubarb pie one of the rare pies that combines fruits and vegetables. Any dessert that gets us to eat our veggies definitely deserves its own day.
Tuesday, June 02, 2015
National Rocky Road Day, In the News, and Enjoy
National Rocky Road Day - Today is National Rocky Road Day! In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
National Rocky Road Day is all about eating ice cream—specifically Rocky Road ice cream.
Would you enjoy making your own Rocky Road Ice Cream?
Just add nuts (almonds and/or pecans), mini marshmallows, and chunks of semisweet chocolate to your favorite ice cream recipe.
Today would be the perfect day to make, and certainly eat, a batch of Rocky Road ice cream.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
National Grape Popsicle Day, In the News, and Enjoy
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.
