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National Waffle Day
Today’s spotlight is on Waffles.
A waffle is a cake-like food made from leavened batter or dough that is cooked between two patterned plates. The batter is poured between two hot, patterned plates, which gives the waffle its characteristic size, shape, and surface impression. Waffles come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are eaten all over the world.
National Cuban Sandwich Day
Today’s Spotlight is on the Cuban Sandwich!
The Cuban Sandwich, also known as the Cubanito, has a long, rich and highly debated history. The sandwich combines ingredients like roasted pork, ham, cheese, pickles, mustard, and in some cases salami, all piled between two slices of Cuban bread. The sandwich is rich in vitamins and minerals, and is a good source of protein.
There’s nothing like a classic Cuban Sandwich. The problem is there is a heated debate over what a classic Cuban sandwich is. If you press for facts, it comes down to where you believe the original sandwich comes from, Tampa or Miami. Both make a similar sandwich, but both also disagree somewhat on what the authentic Cuban looks like. But there is one thing that all sides agree on. The bread.
National Spumoni Day aka Neapolitan ice cream
Today’s Food Spotlight is on Spumoni.
Spumoni, or spumone, is a traditional Italian dessert that's a frozen, layered loaf of mostly ice cream. It's a milk sherbet, which is not quite ice cream and not quite sorbet, and has the addition of dairy, usually milk or buttermilk. This gives it a slightly creamier texture than sorbet, as well as a lighter, pastel color.
Spumoni is typically made by layering three flavors of ice cream or gelato, along with candied fruits, nuts, and whipped cream. The typical flavors in the United States are cherry, pistachio, and either chocolate or vanilla. The fruit/nut layer often contains cherry bits, which causes the traditional red/pink, green, and brown color combination. In America, spumoni is usually accompanied by butter cookies on the side, especially during wintertime.
National Bacon Lovers Day
Today’s Spotlight is on Bacon.
By definition, bacon is a type of salt-cured pork that comes from a pig. It is typically made from the belly or less fatty parts of the back. Bacon is often smoked after being cured. Bacon can be eaten on its own as a side dish, or used as an ingredient in dishes like sandwiches, salads, soups, and even sweets. It can also be used as a flavoring or accent, such as in bacon bits in a salad.
National Soft Serve Ice Cream Day
Today’s Spotlight is on Soft Serve Ice Cream.
Soft serve is a frozen dessert that is similar to ice cream but is softer and less dense. Soft serve is made by churning air into the ice cream mixture as it freezes, giving it a lighter and creamier texture. Soft serve is at least 50% air, while ice cream is between 30% and 50% air.
Soft serve also contains less milk fat than hard ice cream, often 3% to 6%. Hard ice cream is more likely to contain other flavorings, like pieces of chocolate, fruit, nuts, and other sweets. The final product is formed at retail, made from a powdered or liquid premix.
National Potato Day
Today’s spotlight is on the Potato.
A potato is a starchy tuber, or underground stem, that grows under the ground. The part of the potato that people eat is the tuber, which can be round or oval and have small white roots called "eyes". The size and color of the potato's skin can vary by variety, and can be white, yellow, or purple.
Potatoes are a root vegetable, which refers to any underground part of a plant that is eaten by humans. They are native to the Andes Mountains in South America and have been grown for thousands of years. Potatoes are a staple food in many countries around the world and are used in a wide variety of dishes.
National Ice Cream Pie Day
Today’s Spotlight is shining on Ice Cream Pie.
Ice cream pie is a frozen dessert made with a sweet crust, creamy ice cream, and whipped cream topping. The crust can be made from a standard pastry, crumbled cookies, or graham cracker. The ice cream can be filled with your favorite flavors and topped with hot fudge or more whipped cream.
Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day
Today’s Spotlight is on the Cheeseburger.
A cheeseburger is a grilled sandwich made of a patty of ground meat, topped with a slice of cheese, and placed between two halves of a bun. The patty is often seasoned with chopped onions, spices, or breadcrumbs before cooking. The cheese is added near the end of the cooking time. The burger is then placed in a bun and topped with condiments like lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles, and ketchup. The bun should be slightly crunchy on the outside and soft inside. The cheese should be melting over the meat.
National Vanilla Custard Day
Today’s Spotlight is on Vanilla Custard.
Custard is a culinary preparation made with milk or cream, egg yolks, sugar and vanilla. Depending on its consistency, custard can be served on its own or used as a filling for other desserts or dessert sauce. It can be served warm or cold and is often combined with fruits and cookies to create other dessert dishes. Vanilla custard contains egg yolks which gives it a yellow color.