National Strawberry Ice Cream Day - Today is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day! In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
The ice cream we know and love today evolved from ancient flavored ices. As early as 3000 BC, people in China served their guests sweet juices mixed with ice or snow.
While fruity ice cream flavors are still popular today, vanilla and chocolate are the clear favorites. According to a survey conducted by the International Ice Cream Association, strawberry is the third most popular ice cream flavor, favored by 5.3% of the population.
Dolley Madison served strawberry ice cream at President Madison’s second Inaugural Ball in 1813?
Treat yourself to a delicious bowl (or two!) to celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day!
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
National Strawberry Ice Cream Day, In the News, and Enjoy
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Organize Your Home Day, In the News, and Enjoy
Organize Your Home Day - Today is Organize Your Home Day! In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
Today is the day that so many people dread yet still resolve to take part in every year: Organize Your Home Day.
Many of us make resolutions to be more organized in our lives.
What we do not realize is much of what we intend to do may just not be that important. If you’re like the average person with just a little bit of clutter, wasting time and energy worrying about it all the time when you are already overly busy with work, an intense organization program is simply not that important.
Monday, January 13, 2014
National Clean Off Your Desk Day, Food, In the News, and Enjoy
National Clean Off Your Desk Day - Today is National Clean Off Your Desk Day! If you notice your co-workers' desks looking a bit more organized today, they could be taking part in National Clean Off Your Desk Day—a day to prioritize your work space. Food - Saturday, Laura and I attended a crab feed at the county fairgrounds. The event was a fundraiser for a local hospital. The attendance was excellent. In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
The crab was excellent—sweet and very fresh.
I consumed a considerable amount of crab. It was wonderful.
Yesterday, Laura and I dined at Casa Ramos following service at Harvest Christian Center.
Casa Ramos is easily our favorite restaurant. The food is indescribably delicious, and the service is first-rate.
A great quantity of leftovers followed us home and will provide delightful lunches for us today!
Friday, January 10, 2014
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, In the News, and Enjoy
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day - Todayh is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day. In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
Here are some tips for celebrating this day by cutting your energy costs:
Thursday, January 09, 2014
Turbinado Sugar, In the News, and Enjoy
Turbinado Sugar - Recently, I began using turbinado sugar in the mugs of steaming green tea I enjoy each morning while preparing my blog post for the day. In the News - They walk among us! Enjoy - Relax and enjoy these images and videos!
Turbinado sugar is a sugar-cane-based, minimally refined sugar. It is medium brown in color and has large crystals. It's often mistaken for traditional brown sugar because of its light brown color, but it's made in a different way. Many people consider it to be healthier than both white and brown sugars, since it is generally less processed and refined.
Recipes that call for turbinado sugar tend to use it as a replacement for traditional brown sugar. It contains more moisture than regular white or brown sugars, which can be beneficial in things like cookies or muffins.
Turbinado sugar is a popular topping for cinnamon cookies and toast. It is commonly used in graham cracker pie crusts. Chefs may also use it on creme caramel, since it melts and caramelizes well. Given its higher moisture content, it can harden if exposed to too much air. Manufacturers recommend storing it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
