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Celebrate Sponge Cake Day
Soft, fluffy, and utterly decadent, there’s something undeniably amazing about a well-made sponge-cake. What exactly constitutes a sponge cake varies depending on where in the world you find yourself, but their light and airy texture remains consistent. Sponge Cake Day celebrates this delicious cake and the people throughout the world that love them.
History of Sponge Cake Day
While it’s soft and delicate texture has often been attributed to the Victorians thanks to the Victorian Sponge Cake, in fact, the sponge cake finds its roots in Italy. Sometime in the early 18th century, a respected and wealthy member of the Pallavicini family in Genoa commissioned a cake that was as light and delicate as sea foam. The result was an airy and delectable confection that was known as the Pâte Génoise. This creation would soon come to be known as a ‘sponge cake’.
What set it apart was that it was created without any yeast or leavening agent, instead, taking advantage of the properties of whipped egg whites to add air to the texture of the cake. Its popularity exploded throughout the world, and endless varieties came to pass that were used for every purpose. It would accompany soups and savory dishes, filled with every kind of sweet imaginable.
Today the sponge cake has found itself a staple of English tea, and a welcome addition to any event. You can find sponge cake topped with rich chocolate icing, stuffed with fruit jam, and covered with light lemon icing dusted with confectioners sugar. Sponge Cake Day celebrates its endless variety and the delicious flavors the creative can impart to it.
Q: What happens if a wolf falls in the washing machine?
A: He becomes a wash and werewolf.
The playful, quirky knits of Ýr Jóhannsdóttir - Working under the name Ýrúrarí, the Iceland-based designer received considerable attention for her cheeky, slightly grotesque masks, a collection that exemplifies both her aesthetics and dedication to bringing others into her process.
WORD OF THE DAY
grum
MEANING:adjective: Surly, gloomy, or stern.
ETYMOLOGY:Probably a blend of grim + glum. Earliest documented use: 1640.
USAGE:“The winners, who were happy, and the losers, who were grum and captious.”
Lew Wallace; Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ; Harper; 1880.
Lew Wallace; Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ; Harper; 1880.
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does 'Basket case' mean?
Meaning: If something is a basket case, it is so bad that it cannot be helped.
DAILY SQUEEK
Meaning: If something is a basket case, it is so bad that it cannot be helped.
DAILY SQUEEK
If You Were Born Today, August 23
Your mind is sharp and you love to talk! You may grow into this quality, beginning life as a quiet child and, over the years, you discover your voice. An interesting conversationalist, you are appreciated for both your sense of humor and sense of fun. Your creativity is strong, although you are often more of an “idea person”. You believe in your dreams, and you are more than willing to put effort into materializing them. In love, you easily attract others to you, but you can experience your share of ups and downs in your relationships. Part of the reason for this is a strong idealistic streak. You are generous and warm-hearted with your lovers, and you are willing to bend over backward for them. However, your expectations in love may be high. Famous people born today:
1769 Georges Cuvier [Jean Léopold Nicolas Frédéric Cuvier], French naturalist and zoologist, born in Montbéliard, France (d. 1832)
1912 Gene Kelly, American actor (An American in Paris; On The Town) and dancer (Singin' in the Rain), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1996)
1929 Vera Miles, American actress (Lila Crane-Psycho, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance), born in Boise City, Oklahoma
1931 Barbara Eden, American actress (Dream of Jeannie), born in Tucson, Arizona
1946 Keith Moon, British rock drummer (The Who - "Bell Boy"), born in London, England (d. 1978)
1970 River Phoenix, American actor (Little Nikta, Stand By Me), born in Madras, Oregon (d. 1993)
1978 Kobe Bryant, American basketball guard (NBA champion 2000–02, 09-10; NBA MVP 2008; 18 x NBA All Star; LA Lakers; Olympic gold 2008,12), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2020)
If You Were Born Today, August 23
Your mind is sharp and you love to talk! You may grow into this quality, beginning life as a quiet child and, over the years, you discover your voice. An interesting conversationalist, you are appreciated for both your sense of humor and sense of fun. Your creativity is strong, although you are often more of an “idea person”. You believe in your dreams, and you are more than willing to put effort into materializing them. In love, you easily attract others to you, but you can experience your share of ups and downs in your relationships. Part of the reason for this is a strong idealistic streak. You are generous and warm-hearted with your lovers, and you are willing to bend over backward for them. However, your expectations in love may be high. Famous people born today:
thanks, Abby
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
The “Code of Hammurabi” is a Babylonian code that dates back to 1754 BC. It is a collection of 282 rules that set the standards for commercial interactions. It also serves justice by setting fines and punishments.
Don Featherstone is the man responsible for the plastic pink flamingos that seem to end up in backyards and parks everywhere you look. Featherstone, who passed away in 2015, created these famous flamingos in 1957.
If you’ve ever seen a Rolls-Royce or seen a picture of one, you know what ‘the spirit of ecstasy’ is. It is the ornament that can be found at front of all Rolls-Royces. It is a woman leaning forward while extending her arms behind her.
READERS INFO1.
2000 -
The first season of the U.S. version of the reality TV game show Survivor ended, with Richard Hatch being pronounced the winner; the hugely popular series was credited with launching the reality TV fad of the early 21st century.
2.Aug 24, 2006
Pluto was demoted from planet to dwarf planet after the International Astronomical Union approved a reclassification of the solar system.
3.Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
A group of women were at a seminar on how to live in a loving
relationship with your husband. The women were asked, “How many of… you love your husband?”
All the women raised their hands.Then they were asked, “When was the last time you told your husband you
loved him?”
Some women answered today, a few yesterday, and some couldn’t remember. The women were then told to take out their cell phones and text their husband: “I love you, sweetheart.”The women were then told to exchange phones with another person, and to read aloud the text message they received, in response.
Here are some of the replies:
1. Who the hell is this?
2. Eh, mother of my children, are you sick or what?
3. Yeah, and I love you too. What’s up with you??
4. What now? Did you wreck the car again?
5. I don’t understand what you mean?
6. What the ___ did you do now?
7. You’re kidding, right ?
8. Don’t beat about the bush; just tell me how much you need?
9. Am I dreaming?
10. If you don’t tell me who this message is actually for, someone will die.
11. I thought we agreed you wouldn’t drink during the day. (my favorite)
12. Your mother is coming to stay with us, isn’t she???
READERS INFO
| A group of women were at a seminar on how to live in a loving relationship with your husband. The women were asked, “How many of… you love your husband?” All the women raised their hands.Then they were asked, “When was the last time you told your husband you loved him?” Some women answered today, a few yesterday, and some couldn’t remember. The women were then told to take out their cell phones and text their husband: “I love you, sweetheart.” The women were then told to exchange phones with another person, and to read aloud the text message they received, in response. Here are some of the replies: 1. Who the hell is this? |
COFFEE
thanks, Ella
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Saguaro twist (US)
- These emblematic saguaro cacti in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert National Monument tower at more than 12 metres. The roots weave a maze just below the surface, radiating as far as the plant is tall, to absorb precious rainfall. The saturated limbs are vulnerable to hard frost – their flesh may freeze and crack, while the mighty arms twist down under their loads.
thanks, Paige
knit
thanks, Millie
crochet
thanks, Annarita
crochet
crochet
CROCKPOT RECIPE
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
RETRO RECIPE
SWEETS RECIPE
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
WORD SEARCH
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solution:
What Do You Think Is Your Guilty Pleasure?
QUOTE
Ýrúrarí
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