Showing posts with label February Food Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label February Food Holidays. Show all posts
National Sticky Bun Day and How it's Celebrated
National Sticky Bun Day is Celebrated every February 21st in the United States.
Sticky buns are a type of dessert or breakfast sweet roll that generally consist of rolled pieces of leavened dough — Before the dough is placed in the baking-pan, the latter is lined with the "sticky" ingredients, such as brown sugar, honey (or both), as well as nuts and raisins and perhaps more sugar and sometimes butter. After the buns are baked, they are inverted so that the pan lining then becomes a topping.
Sticky buns have been consumed since the Middle Ages, at which time cinnamon became more prominent.
Wikipedia.org tells us... Sticky buns also have a Germanic origin and were originally known as "Schnecken". The Pennsylvania Dutch introduced Schnecken in the United States. Wherever 18th-century German settlers (such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) went, sticky buns have remained long after many other cultural traits have disappeared.
In Venezuela, there is a very similar local version of them called golfeado. The main difference between them is the ground fresh cheese on top that gives the bun a very particular sweet-salty taste.
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This holiday is referred to as a "National" Day-
However, I did not find any congressional records or presidential proclamations for this day. Even though I didn't, this is still a holiday that is publicized through social media to celebrate. So enjoy the day and have fun with it.
Origin of this Holiday
My research did not find the creator, or the origin of this day. Sometimes Unofficial Holidays are created by the greeting card industry but I did not find reference there either. 123Greeting
Recognition about this holiday from:
I found this holiday listed on many calendar sites and personal Internet sites that blog and share information about this day. Many of these blogs talk about their love for sticky buns and have indebth discussions about sweet breads. Many have posted recipes for their readers.
What Type of Holiday is this? Food Holiday
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How is this Holiday Celebrated?
This holiday is celebrated by eating sticky buns on February 21st. Either by buying them from your favorite bakery or grocery store... or by baking them yourself.
- serve these to your family as the after dinner dessert.
- break room at work / pick some up for all the workers.
- gift to neighbor / wrap up real pretty
- bake for extended family as a warm suprise.
- serve these for your tea party today.
- Host a Sticky Bun party! Invite friends to enjoy several different varieties.
- bake some just for yourself / perfect with morning coffee.
- Make some for your best friend and put a recipe card with it.
- Don't have time to bake yourself / Shop Sticky Buns
/ Shop Pecans
- Recipe: http://www.surrattfarms.com/recipes
- Recipe: https://www.communitycoffee.com/blog/detail/the-genuine-source/2018/02/20/celebrate-national-sticky-bun-day-with-this-satisfying-recipe
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Outside Links / References / Resources: that talk about Sticky Bun Day
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How To Celebrate National Crepe Day
Pictured to the left is a crepe that has been unrolled so you can see the 2 rolls of filling inside.
1st let's learn what a Crape is!?A crêpe is a thin pancake. Crêpes are especially popular throughout France. The common ingredients include flour, eggs, milk, butter, and a pinch of salt. Crêpes are usually of two types: sweet crêpes made with wheat flour and slightly sweetened; and savoury galettes made with buckwheat flour and unsweetened.
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How to Celebrate National Crepe Day
- Host a Crepe Making Dessert Party! Crepes can be both sweet or savory but I say party with the sweet stuff! Have all your guests bring one food item to fill the crepes with. They can choose from diced fruit, cream cheese, chocolate, peanut butter, puddings, can pie fillings, preserves, Nutella spreads, and the list goes on and on. You can provide the eggs and crepe batter. Line up all the different fillings in a row and let your guests have a fixing frenzy making and trying all the different flavors of sweet crepes. "Don't forget the powdered sugar to dust on top"
- Invite your guest the quick way: 123Greetings has a nice list of free internet invitations you can send too.
- Always give away a door prize at your party or get together. An easy box of crepe mix from the grocery store would work. Yep that ole saying "Box with a Bow" will work just fine for a simple crepe day party. Or... be more creative and bring out all the bells and whistles with a gift box of crepe making goodies. Even a mixing bowl and wooden spoon would be fun.
- Learn how to make a crepe: If you've never made a crepe before find an easy recipe and give it a go. They are real easy to make and most people love them. You may find you have a new breakfast favorite.
- Crepes can be eaten breakfast, lunch or supper so don't be afraid to serve them to your family for any meal.
- Do you need a simple crepe recipe to try? Here's one for you -- 1 cup plain flour / 1 1/2 cup milk / 2 eggs / 2 tbsp oil or melted butter / 1 pinch of salt / now if it's sweet batter you want add 2 teaspoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Learn what to fill a crepe with as a meal crepe: Common savory fillings for crêpes served for lunch or dinner are cheese, ham, and eggs, ratatouille, mushrooms, artichoke (in certain regions), and various meat products. The fillings are commonly added to the center of the crêpe and served with the edges partially folded over the center.
- Learn what to fill a crepe with when it's a dessert crepe: When sweet, they can be eaten as part of breakfast or a dessert. They can be filled and topped with various sweet toppings, often including Nutella spread, preserves, sugar (granulated or powdered), maple, syrup, golden syrup, lemon juice, whipped cream, fruit spreads, custard, and sliced soft fruits or confiture.
- Learn some fun facts about crepes: Crêpes are especially popular throughout France. The common ingredients include flour, eggs, milk, butter, and a pinch of salt. Crêpes are usually of two types: sweet crêpes made with wheat flour and slightly sweetened; and savoury galettes made with buckwheat flour and unsweetened. The name "galette" came from the French word galet ("pebble") since the first gallettes were made on a large pebble heated in a fire.
- Do you have any creperies in your area? A crêperie may be a takeaway restaurant or stall, serving crêpes as a form of fast food or street food, or may be a more formal sit-down restaurant or café. If you do.... treat yourself to a nice meal of crepes that someone else cooks.
- Be a good neighbor: Make crepes and take to your neighbor in celebration of National Crepe Day. I bet they would be shocked!
- Do you know of someone who has been feeling down? Make up a cute little crepe making gift basket and deliver to them. Put all the things inside that would make crepes. (flour, pie filling etc.)
- Spread the word about National Crepe Day. Share my page with a friend and pass on the crepe fun. I talk about Food Holidays all the time so check back with us often.
- Read about crepes: Do a google search on crepes and read read read. I found some really fun facts about how crepes are ate in other parts of the world.
- Get on the Internet and learn how other people celebrate this holiday. You are sure to find some more ideas that you love.
- Spread the word about National Crepe Day. Share my page with a friend and pass on the crepe fun. I talk about Food Holidays all the time so check back often to see what's being celebrated.
- National Crepe Day is celebrated every February 2 / but did you know our calendar has a National Bavarian Crepe Day too? It's celebrated on March 22 - So mark this on your calendar to remember too.
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National Crepe Day is Celebrated every February 2
Eating crepes is exactly what I'm going to do today too. Crepes are a favorite of mine and if I have to choose between crepes or pancakes I will usually go with crepes every time.I also enjoy making them at home. I like how thin and light they taste. A perfect vehicle to hold all your fillings in. Ha! The picture to the left shows them folded up but I actually fill mine and just roll them up. I love them filled with tiny diced peaches and sweet cream cheese myself. Humm... cherry and cream cheese is good too. Oh oh! blueberries and cream cheese is fantastic! Gotta go with whipped cream on top of all of them though. Yep... the sweet fruit version is a weakness of mine for sure.
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What is a Crape?
A crêpe is a thin pancake. The French word is from the Latin root crispa meaning "curled", from which the English word "crisp" is also derived. It originates from Brittany, a region in the west of France, where it is traditionally served with cider. Historically, they were cooked on flat rocks (hence the name). Crêpes are usually of two types: sweet or savoury, the main difference is the flour used (plain flour or buckwheatflour respectively). They may then be rolled or folded, and filled with different ingredients. Depending on the filling ingredients, filled crêpes can be either a dessert dish or a main course.
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How to Celebrate National Crepe Day
- Host a Crepe Making Dessert Party! Crepes can be both sweet or savory but I say party with the sweet stuff! Have all your guests bring one food item to fill the crepes with. They can choose from fruit, cream cheese, chocolate, peanut butter, puddings, and the list goes on and on. You can provide the crepe batter.
- Invite your guests the quick way: 123Greetings has a nice list of free internet invitations you can send too.
- Always give away a door prize at your party or get together. An easy box of crepe mix from the grocery store would work just fine. Yep that ole saying "Box with a Bow" will work just fine for a simple crepe day party. Or... be more creative and bring out all the bells and whistles with a gift box of crepe making goodies.
- Learn how to make a crepe: If you've never made a crepe before find an easy recipe and give it a go. They are real easy to make and most people love them. You may find you have a new breakfast favorite.
- Do you have any creperies in your area? A crêperie may be a takeaway restaurant or stall, serving crêpes as a form of fast food or street food, or may be a more formal sit-down restaurant or café. If you do.... treat yourself to a nice meal of crepes that someone else cooks.
- Be a good neighbor: Make crepes and take to your neighbor in celebration of National Crepe Day. I bet they would be shocked!
- Do you know of someone who has been feeling down? Make up a cute little crepe making gift basket and deliver to them. Put all the things inside that would make crepes. (flour, eggs, pie filling etc.)
- Spread the word about National Crepe Day. Share my page with a friend and pass on the crepe fun. I talk about Food Holidays all the time so check back with us often.
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Healthified Banana Nut Bread
Definition: Banana bread is a type of bread that is made with mashed fully ripe bananas. It is often a moist, sweet, cake-like quick bread; however, there are some banana bread recipes that are traditional-style yeast breads.
I must admit I don't make banana bread very often but when I do, I make my bread full of walnuts and plump golden raisins. My own personal taste is to drizzle it with sweetened cream cheese when I'm finished. My Mother never made it that way. Her banana bread was made the traditional way without raisins or cream cheese. We always had bananas in the house so banana bread was an after school snack many-ah-day for me. These days though.... I very seldom eat bananas so I never have any ripe ones around. I have to tell you.... after talking about banana bread it's making me want a fresh loaf. Happy Banana Bread Day everyone. ~Pam
"Healthified" Banana Nut Bread
INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8x4-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
2. In large bowl, beat sugar, oil, egg whites, bananas, milk and vanilla with spoon until well blended. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts. Spoon into pan.
3. Bake 8-inch loaf 55 to 62 minutes, 9-inch loaf 45 to 52 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing.
- 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal® whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 large)
- 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted*
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 8x4-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
2. In large bowl, beat sugar, oil, egg whites, bananas, milk and vanilla with spoon until well blended. Stir in flour mixture until well blended. Stir in walnuts. Spoon into pan.
3. Bake 8-inch loaf 55 to 62 minutes, 9-inch loaf 45 to 52 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing.
February Food Holidays
Here is a list of the Food Holidays enjoyed during the month of February.
Get that shopping finished because there's a lot of good food to be celebrated.
Let's get cooking! And please... share with us if you celebrate these observances. :)
February 1: National Baked Alaska Day
February 2: National Heavenly Hash Day
February 3: National Carrot Cake Day
February 4: National Homemade Soup Day
February 5: National Chocolate Fondue Day
February 6: National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 7: National Fettuccini Alfredo Day
February 8: National Molasses Bar Day
February 9: National Pistachio Day
February 9: Bagels & Lox Day
February 10: National Pizza Pie Day
February 10: National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February 11: National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12: National Plum Pudding Day
February 13: National Tortellini Day
February 14: National Cream Filled Chocolates Day
February 15: International Gum Drop Day
February 16: National Almond Day
February 17: National Cafe au lait Day
February 17: National Indian Pudding Day
February 18: National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
February 19: National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20: National Cherry Pie Day
February 21: National Sticky Bun Day
February 22: National Margarita Day
February 23: National Banana Bread Day
February 24: National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25: National Clam Chowder Day
February 25: National Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day
February 26: National Pistachio Day
February 27: National Strawberry Day
February 27: National Kahlua Day
February 28: National Chocolate Souffle Day
February 29: ??
Get that shopping finished because there's a lot of good food to be celebrated.
Let's get cooking! And please... share with us if you celebrate these observances. :)
• Snack Food Month
• Sweet Potato Month
• Canned Food Month
• National Cherry Month
• Chocolate Lovers Month
• National Grapefruit Month
• National Grapefruit Month
• Bake for Family Fun Month
• National Snack Food Month
• Berry Fresh in the Sunshine State Month
• Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
February 2: National Heavenly Hash Day
February 3: National Carrot Cake Day
February 4: National Homemade Soup Day
February 5: National Chocolate Fondue Day
February 6: National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 7: National Fettuccini Alfredo Day
February 8: National Molasses Bar Day
February 9: National Pistachio Day
February 9: Bagels & Lox Day
February 10: National Pizza Pie Day
February 10: National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
February 11: National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12: National Plum Pudding Day
February 13: National Tortellini Day
February 14: National Cream Filled Chocolates Day
February 15: International Gum Drop Day
February 16: National Almond Day
February 17: National Cafe au lait Day
February 17: National Indian Pudding Day
February 18: National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
February 19: National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20: National Cherry Pie Day
February 21: National Sticky Bun Day
February 22: National Margarita Day
February 23: National Banana Bread Day
February 24: National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25: National Clam Chowder Day
February 25: National Chocolate Covered Peanuts Day
February 26: National Pistachio Day
February 27: National Strawberry Day
February 27: National Kahlua Day
February 28: National Chocolate Souffle Day
February 29: ??
We Started Hot Breakfast Month with a Hot Breakfast
It's foggy and rainy outside so I wanted to enjoy a hot breakfast that wasn't as heavy as biscuits-n-gravy. I decided to go with a breakfast souffle or maybe you call it a casserole, quiche or keish. Which-ever you want to call it. As you can see I make it thick, thick, thick! So thick that it reaches the top of my baking dish every time I make it. I don't know.... the traditional thin stuff doesn't cut it for me. Lol! I need it thick and fluffy if it's going to satisfy me.
Today I made it with crab meat, mushrooms, onions and 3 cheeses. I don't really follow a recipe. I just use what ever I've got in the frig and run with it. I start out with 7, 8 or 9 eggs (depends on what I have) - about a cup of heavy cream - at least a cup of meat & veggies (today I used about a cup of mushrooms & a cup of crab meat) - a bit of green onions (2) or chopped white onions - cream cheese chunks if I have it and tons of cheese! I bet it's about 2 cups. One cup in the mix and 1 cup of grated on top of the dish at the last 10 minutes of baking.
Pack it for a light lunch:
My Hubby loves it packed in his lunch and can eat it for breakfast, dinner or supper. Now I can't do that. If it's full of eggs I would rather just eat it for breakfast or brunch but Stephen lovesss keish packed in his lunch. When I make it I only want to eat it fresh out of the over but the hubby can eat it hot or cold. He has me freeze the left-overs in to-go containers so he can put in his lunch box.
February is National Hot Breakfast Month:
I was doing some reading about this observance and found an article on squidoo.com that says...
"The history of celebrating Breakfast in the month of February was actually created by the Jimmy Dean Foods division of the Sara Lee Corporation. Jimmy Dean
Foods is known for producing heat-and-serve breakfast dishes (most
notably with Jimmy Dean Brand Sausage) and found that over 60% of
Americans eat cold cereal or another non-hot breakfast each day. This is
why they started a month-long holiday to promote interest in hot
breakfast options." They have a list of breakfast recipes too.Here's a Pillsbury quiche recipe that I posted in December.
January 2: Happy Groundhog Day!
I understand the groundhog saw his shadow so I guess it's 6 more weeks of Winter weather.
It's Cream Filled Doughnut Day!
I love cream filled doughnuts!
Oh yesss! Give me deep fried doughnuts that are vanilla creamed filled. (I'll take chocolate too) In fact I can honestly say I eat them every chance I get... yes I admit it... I eat them once every week and today was no different. In fact I felt especially content to ride my bike to the doughnut shop down the road to celebrate National Cream Filled Doughnut Day. Yep I sure did. And in honor of this special day I ate 3! Ohhh yes I did! That's the downfall of living a bicycle ride from a doughnut shop. But at least the bike ride ate up a few calories. That's what I told myself when I bit into the 3rd one. :)
Happy National Cream Filled Doughnut Day everyone!
Banana Bread Day!
Happy National Banana Bread Day everyone!
Banana Bread Day is always February 23 but we eat banana bread all throughout the year.
I was raised on the original banana bread recipe. My Mother always kept bananas in the kitchen because she was forever making banana pudding for the family. If she ever had any ripe bananas left over, she would bake a nice loaf of banana bread, the simple recipe.
Now ah days banana bread is not a simple plain ole recipe anymore. Banana Breads have been fancied up and are as mouth watering to look at as they are to eat. Banana breads are so visual to look at and when you slice them.... the speckled colors are lovely. Very visual yall.
This good looking photo by (jspatchwork from flicker.com) is a Glazed Crumb Topped Banana Bread. Wow does that topping look fantastic or what!! I've put the Crumble Topping Directions below but you will need to follow this link to get the complete banana bread recipe.
Crumble Topping
2 Tablespoons slivered almonds
2 Tablespoons macadamia nuts, chopped
2 Tablespoons oatmeal
1 graham cracker, crushed
1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
1 Tablespoon butter
Glaze
Powdered Sugar, Cinnamon
Milk or Half & Half
In a small bowl mix together sugar, oats, and nuts. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Place on top of hot banana bread fresh out of the oven.
Combine sugar with a few drops vanilla and enough milk for a drizzling consistency. Drizzle away everyone!
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Ok my friends...... give us your best banana bread recipe or comment.
Banana Bread Day is always February 23 but we eat banana bread all throughout the year.
I was raised on the original banana bread recipe. My Mother always kept bananas in the kitchen because she was forever making banana pudding for the family. If she ever had any ripe bananas left over, she would bake a nice loaf of banana bread, the simple recipe.
Now ah days banana bread is not a simple plain ole recipe anymore. Banana Breads have been fancied up and are as mouth watering to look at as they are to eat. Banana breads are so visual to look at and when you slice them.... the speckled colors are lovely. Very visual yall.
This good looking photo by (jspatchwork from flicker.com) is a Glazed Crumb Topped Banana Bread. Wow does that topping look fantastic or what!! I've put the Crumble Topping Directions below but you will need to follow this link to get the complete banana bread recipe.
Crumble Topping
2 Tablespoons slivered almonds
2 Tablespoons macadamia nuts, chopped
2 Tablespoons oatmeal
1 graham cracker, crushed
1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
1 Tablespoon butter
Glaze
Powdered Sugar, Cinnamon
Milk or Half & Half
In a small bowl mix together sugar, oats, and nuts. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Place on top of hot banana bread fresh out of the oven.
Combine sugar with a few drops vanilla and enough milk for a drizzling consistency. Drizzle away everyone!
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Ok my friends...... give us your best banana bread recipe or comment.
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