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National Hot Cross Bun Day
Today’s spotlight is on Hot Cross Buns.
A hot cross bun is a spiced bun usually made with fruit, marked with a cross on the top, which has been traditionally eaten on Good Friday and are associated with Easter in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, India, Pakistan, Malta, United States and the Commonwealth Caribbean.
Hot cross buns are a Christian tradition that symbolize the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday. They are sweet, spiced buns made with milk, butter, and dried fruit, such as raisins or currants. The buns are decorated with a cross, which can be made from flour paste or icing. This represents the cross on which Christ died. The cross represents the crucifix and the spices in the buns are said to represent the spices used to embalm Christ after his death
National TV Dinner Day
Today’s spotlight is on the classic TV Dinner.
A TV dinner is a pre-cooked, frozen meal that is portioned for one person. The name "TV dinner" comes from the fact that the trays are easy to carry to the living room to eat in front of the television.
TV dinners became an American culinary staple in the mid-20th century. The first official "TV Dinner"-branded TV dinner was created by C.A. Swanson & Sons and hit the market in 1954. The meal consisted of turkey, gravy, cornbread stuffing, sweet potatoes, and buttered peas, and sold for 98 cents.
National Wiener Schnitzel Day
Wiener Schnitzel is a type of schnitzel that must be made with veal and deep-fried. The veal is thin, breaded, and pan-fried. It is one of the best-known dishes of Austrian cuisine and is a national dish of Austria. It is considered an Austrian delicacy in Vienna.
National Date Nut Bread Day
Today’s spotlight is aimed at Date Nut Bread.
This homemade Date Nut Bread is moist, slightly dense, packed with dates and pecans. Date nut bread is dark, rich, moist, and delicious.
Date nut bread, aka date walnut loaf, is a traditional Scottish tea bread that became popular in the US in the 1920s. Thin slices, slathered with cream cheese and cut in small triangles were the ultimate tea sandwich. It was so popular that several companies, including Thomas’, have made commercial loaves over the years. Pillsbury still makes a date nut bread mix, too. Retro date nut bread has fallen out of fashion, but it definitely deserves a comeback.
National Salami Day
Today’s spotlight is on Salami.
Salami is a type of cured sausage made from fermented and/or air-dried meat. The traditional type of salami is made from pork mixed with salt and spices. However, salami can also be made with other meats, such as beef, lamb, duck, venison, donkey, or horse. The meat is ground and kneaded to achieve the desired texture, and then various spices are added according to specific recipes.
Salami is usually air-cured for a period of weeks or months. The long curing process gives salami its intense flavor. Salami is safe to eat even though it is uncooked. Salami is served cold as a salad spread or used in sandwiches. Pepperoni is a type of salami that is used as a pizza topping
Turkey Day – What to Know
My absolutely most favorite holiday of the year is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is for everyone. It’s not exclusive like birthdays and anniversaries. It’s not mired in varied religious beliefs like Christmas, Hanukah and others. It is a time for anyone to simply be thankful. If you can share that with someone (or ones) else Thanksgiving is even better.
National Coffee Ice Cream Day
The spotlight today is on Coffee Ice Cream.
Coffee ice cream is a blend of ice cream and strongly brewed coffee or espresso. The coffee adds a bitter, nutty flavor that cuts the sweetness of the ice cream. Coffee ice cream is made up of milk, sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and coffee. The coffee flavor comes from instant espresso powder, which dissolves well and has a strong flavor. It has a satisfying rich taste and a bitter, nutty flavor that pairs well with toppings like chocolate chips, fudge, and almonds.
National Cheese Pizza Day
Today’s food spotlight is on the cheese pizza.
Pizza is a dish of Italian origin made of a flat, round, crispy, leavened dough topped with a layer of sauce and a layer of one or more toppings. The toppings can include meat, seafood, vegetables, fruit, and cheese. The dish is baked quickly and served hot.
In Italy, the word "pizza" refers to a tomato pie. The word "pizza" may have roots in Latin, from the term "pinsa" which translates to flatbread. The word "pizza" may also come from the Greek word "pitta" which means "spread" or "dough". In Italy, "pizza" is a singular word that represents only one dish. The word "pizza" is not used to describe an actual pie in Italy.
National Macadamia Nut Day
Today the spotlight goes to Macadamia Nuts.
Macadamia nuts are tree nuts that grow on evergreen trees native to Australia. The nuts have a mild, butter-like flavor and creamy texture. They are also known as Queensland nuts, bush nuts, maroochi nuts, bauple nuts, and Hawaii nuts.
Macadamia trees can grow up to 40 feet tall and are part of the Proteaceae family of plants. The trees are now grown in many places around the world, including Brazil, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and New Zealand.