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National Chocolate with Almonds Day
National Chocolate with Almonds Day is observed on July 8th of every year.
In 1742, William Parks printed a copy of Eliza Smith's cookbook, The Compleat Housewife, which contained the only chocolate recipe at the time: "Chocolate almonds". The simple recipe combined grated chocolate, orange flower water, and sugar. The hot chocolate was combined with almonds.
The Hershey Company introduced a chocolate bar with almonds in 1908.
National Macaroni Day
The history of macaroni is a bit of a mystery. Some say that the Etruscans invented pasta. Others claim that Marco Polo brought the noodles back to Italy after a trip to China in 1274.
The name macaroni is thought to be derived from the Italian word maccheroni, which means “dented” or “shaped”. Macaroni is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. However, the origin of macaroni is often traced to Naples, Italy. It is believed to be an authentic Italian invention influenced by Arabian tradition.
National Fried Chicken Day
National Fried Chicken Day is celebrated annually on July 6th to honor the dish that became one of America's favorite comfort foods. The day celebrates the dish's roots in many cultures, with variations spanning the globe.
The history of fried chicken can be traced back to West Africa, where the chicken was seasoned, dredged in flour, and fried in palm oil. Enslaved Africans brought this cooking technique with them to the United States, where it eventually became a popular Southern dish.
National Apple Turnover Day
America is Apple Pie and Lemonade, so it seems fitting that the nation honors Apple Turnovers the day after the nation’s birthday. National Apple Turnover Day is celebrated on July 5th to celebrate apple turnovers. The day is also a nod to the turnover's European roots.
Apple Pie Before Turnovers
The first known recipe for apple pie dates back to 1381 in England. It was included among other recipes in A Cook's Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer. The recipe called for figs, raisins, pears, and saffron in addition to apples.
The first apple pies emerged in the 1300s in England and were baked in a crust called a “coffin”. Meanwhile, the Dutch were already making a type of lattice-crust apple pie in the early 1500s.
National Barbecued Spareribs Day
While we are celebrating the nation’s independence today we need also pay tribute to National Barbecued Spareribs Day, which shares this great holiday.
The history of barbecued spareribs is as diverse as barbecue itself. The term "spare ribs" comes from the German word "Rippenspeer" which translates to "spear ribs". The cut was traditionally roasted on a spit or spear. In English, the term became "ribspare" and eventually "sparerib".
Eat Jellybean Day
Jellybeans were first documented in print in the late 1800s. A popular but unverified story suggests they originated during the American Civil War when Boston confectioner William Schrafft encouraged civilians to send them as gifts to Union troops.
The jellybean is believed to have been invented by William Schrafft, a sweet maker from Boston. In 1861, Schrafft molded jelly into small round shapes, or beans, hence the name jellybeans. He took regular jelly and molded it into small, round, bean-like shapes. The name "jellybean" comes from the bean-like shape of the candy. The first jellybeans were associated with Easter celebrations in the United States in the 1930s due to their egg-like shape. He encouraged people to send them as gifts to solders that were away from home fighting in a war.
National Anisette Day
Anisette is a sweet, colorless liqueur made from anise seeds. It has a strong aniseed taste with hints of licorice, fennel, and star anise.
Anisette originated in France and is also popular in Mediterranean countries, including Italy, Spain, and Greece. It's often mixed with water or poured over ice cubes because of its strong flavor.
National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day is celebrated on July 1st each year. It's a day to try out different ice cream flavors, especially ones you might not usually prefer. July is also National Ice Cream Month, which seems fitting due to the higher that average temperatures.
Going back to the history of ice cream, the first ice cream flavor was camphor. An ice cream-like food was first eaten in China in 618-97AD. King Tang of Shang had a dish of buffalo milk, flour, and camphor.
National Ice Cream Soda Day
Nothing beats an old-fashioned ice cream soda. All you need is a straw, a glass, ice cream, soda and syrup, and you've got the makings of one of the great ice cream classics. Go with an old standby like the black cow (chocolate syrup, root beer and vanilla ice cream).
What is an Ice Cream Soda?
An ice cream float or ice cream soda, also known as a spider in Australia and New Zealand, is a chilled beverage that consists of ice cream in either a soft drink or a mixture of flavored syrup and carbonated water. Ice Cream Soda is a sweet soft drink. Generally flavored with vanilla and based on the taste of an Ice cream float, a wide range of variations can be found worldwide.