DIANE'S CORNER: National Sticky Bun Day

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Celebrate Nat'l Sticky Bun Day

Whether a person has a sweet tooth or prefers a carbohydrate-filled treat, the sticky bun is the ideal gastronomic delight to fill the void! Fortunately, for those who enjoy a good sticky bun, an entire day is dedicated to celebrating and eating them. And who is going to complain about that? Now it’s time to celebrate and enjoy National Sticky Bun Day!

History of National Sticky Bun Day

The exact origins of the sticky bun are debatable, as is the history of National Sticky Bun Day. While some attribute the sticky bun to the Ancient Egyptians, others argue that it may have originated in Germany. Some historians say that they may have been around in the Western World since the Middle Ages, when cinnamon became a more prominent spice in these regions.

However, one thing that is agreed on is that German settlers brought the sticky bun to Pennsylvania in the United States. Specifically, they seem to have been brought and popularized through the Pennsylvania Dutch (Deutsch), many of whom were fleeing religious persecution during the 1700s. These pastries were originally called ‘schnecken’ and are now considered to be a specialty of Philadelphia.

When it comes to sticky buns, some clarifications may need to be made since many questions seem to come along with them. One of the main questions is this: what is the difference between sticky buns and cinnamon rolls?

While the answers may be as varied as the people who are asked, many people believe that the difference is nuts. Literally, the addition of nuts is what turns a plain old “cinnamon roll” into a “sticky bun”. These nuts are typically pecans but could be of another variety as well.

In addition, sticky buns are (yes, you guessed it), stickier. This is because, before they are baked, a caramel glaze is prepared that is poured into the baking dish with nuts prior to adding the dough rolls. Then, when the baking is finished, the rolls are flipped upside down, leaving the sticky, gooey, nutty goodness all on the top of the buns.

Since they don’t have the sticky glaze, cinnamon rolls don’t need to be turned upside down. Instead, they usually have a powdered sugar glaze that is drizzled on the top to give a sweet finish.

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JOKE OF THE DAY

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WORD OF THE DAY

Sehnsucht

Mir fehlt das Meer (I miss the sea)

MEANING:
noun: Yearning or longing.

ETYMOLOGY:
From German Sehnsucht (longing or yearning), from sehnen (to long or yearn) + Sucht (craving or addiction). Earliest documented use: 1847.

USAGE:
“On Christmas morning 1868, it came to me, my new Sehnsucht. I suspect it was the aroma of baked bread.”
Jane Kirkpatrick; A Mending at the Edge; WaterBrook; 2008.

TODAY'S ARTIST
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John Gibson RA (19 June 1790 – 27 January 1866)
was a Welsh Neoclassical sculptor who studied in Rome under Canova. Gibson was elected a Royal Academician in 1836, and left the contents of his studio to the Royal Academy, where many of his marbles and casts are currently on display.

IDIOM OF THE DAY

What does the saying 'Better safe than sorry' mean?

Meaning: This idiom is used to recommend being cautious rather than taking a risk.

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(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY

The average human body contains over 60,000 miles of blood vessels. Given that the circumference of the Earth is 24,873.6 miles, your blood vessels could circle the planet more than twice.

Mercury and Venus are the only planets in our solar system without moons.

Some crows in Japan are known to drop walnuts on pedestrian crosswalks, wait for cars to crack the nuts by running them over, and then wait until the next light to safely eat the cracked nuts.

READERS INFO
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COFFEE
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PICTURES OF THE DAY

The Indus River is a 3,180-kilometre (1,980 mi) transboundary and trans-Himalayan river that rises in western Tibet before flowing northwest through the regions of Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan in Kashmir. The river then bends sharply to the left after the Nanga Parbat massif, flows generally southwest through Pakistan, and empties into the Arabian Sea near the port city of Karachi. The Indus has a total drainage-basin area exceeding 1,165,000 km² (450,000 sq mi). Its estimated annual flow is around 243 km³ (58 cu mi), making it one of the fifty largest rivers in the world by discharge. This photograph shows the Indus valley near the city of Leh, a capital of Ladakh in Indian-administered Kashmir.

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An Inca tern (Larosterna inca).

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Kapri Sweater

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Bar Mitts pattern by Gretchen Buwalda

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Gingham Neck Warmer

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Batwing Swoncho pattern by Svetlana Avrakh

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Kirara Fingerless Gloves

KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY

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Joan's Cardigan

Wine Bottle Sweater

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Mercantile Cardigan pattern by Jess Coppom

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Amigurumi Bobble Stitch Turtles pattern by Julianna McDuffie

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Big Quilt Energy - Divine Diamonds Throw

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Afternoon Tea Cup and Saucer

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Cabled Crochet Poncho pattern by Salena Baca

RECIPE

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The Best Hummus

PANTRY RECIPE

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Zesty Burger Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

CROCKPOT RECIPE

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Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing

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.

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Oven-Baked Bang Bang Cauliflower Even Veggie Haters Will Love

COPYCAT RECIPE

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Culver's Copycat Chili Like George's

RETRO RECIPE

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Italian Chicken Skillet with Spinach and Bacon

SWEETS RECIPE

Easy Sticky Buns

ADULT COLORING

FUN

thanks, Valerie "These are sure to make you grin."

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CRAFTS

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Turn Pillows Into Cozy, Kids' Sleeping Pods

CHILDREN'S CORNER

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Egg Carton Craft – Funny Monsters

PUZZLE

Flamingo Edge Jigsaw Puzzle

WORD SEARCH

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committee
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force
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none

obtain

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reed
return
ruts

sedate
short

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where
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within

SUDOKU .. hard

solution:

ICE BREAKER

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You can use 'ice breaker questions' to build a rapport, enabling strangers to engage in back and forth conversion. With a little practice and possibly a beer or two, you’ll be breaking more ice than the Titanic.