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Celebrate Int'l Waffle Day
It’s virtually impossible to completely understand the significance of the waffle unless a person has tried one themselves! Waffles are certainly memorable, especially if they are made to perfection: crispy on the outside with a soft, doughy center. Covered in powdered sugar, sweet syrup, or jam, it’s actually the divots that make the whole thing absolutely melt in the mouth.
This day offers a fun, interesting history that spans cultures and geography. So it’s time to get started celebrating International Waffle Day!
History of International Waffle Day
International Waffle Day began in Scandinavia as Våffeldagen. It was actually a bit of a blunder that led to this being waffle day at all. Although it seems serendipitous now, the original problem was due to confusion between the Swedish “Vårfrudagen” meaning “Our Lady’s Day” which is a religious holiday that falls in late March, 9 months before Christmas. Over time, the pronunciation for the religious celebration was slurred and eating waffles naturally entered into the picture.
While it developed gradually over time, so no one knows exactly what year it began, waffles have been around in Sweden since at least the 1600s (or longer) so it stands to reason that International Waffle Day is not a modern occurrence. Now, International Waffle Day is celebrated in not only Sweden but Norway and Denmark, as well as other European countries. The day in March historically marks the beginning of spring and people of other nationalities have begun to adopt the day as well.
The alternative International Waffle Day celebrated on August 24th, began in the United States and honors the anniversary of the patenting of the first US waffle iron in 1869. This waffle iron was invented by Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York.
So, as it turns out, waffles are such a popular world-wide phenomenon, that they merit two days in the calendar to celebrate them. But it’s likely that no one is going to complain about that!
Whichever day is picked to honor it, however, the waffle is certainly deserving of celebration. The remarkable dough-based gridded cakes can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; as a snack; or for dessert.
(And then there is that whole other business of the potato waffle, a different thing altogether but still tasty in its own right.)
In any case, this day is a great one for learning about and celebrating anything and everything that has to do with waffles!
JOKE OF THE DAY
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
Jack Butler Yeats (29 August 1871 – 28 March 1957) 
was an Irish artist and Olympic medalist. W. B. Yeats was his brother.
IDIOM OF THE DAY
What does the saying 'Big cheese' mean?
Meaning: The big cheese is the boss.
thanks, Patsy
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
Debra Winger was the voice of E.T.
The dome on Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home, conceals a billiards room. In Jefferson's day, billiards were illegal in Virginia.
- In most watch advertisements the time displayed on the watch is 10:10 because then the arms frame the brand of the watch (and make it look like it's smiling.)
READERS INFOCoronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent"Here is a recipe that I find amazingly good...I have used it in sweet and savoury dishes and it is great!"Cashew Ricotta Cheese
Yield: Makes 2 Cups
Ingredients:
1-1/2 c. raw cashews, soaked
1/2 c. water
juice of 1 large lemon OR
1 T. apple cider vinegar
For savoury dishes, add:
1–2 T. nutritional yeast,
1 small garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Himalayan sea salt & cracked pepper, to taste.
Recipe
Soak cashew in cool water for 2–3 hours, drain and rinse. For a quick method of soaking, let cashews sit in hot water for 5 minutes, drain, rinse and continue with recipe.
Drain cashews and place all remaining ingredients into a blender or food processor, process until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides every few minutes.
Taste for flavors, adding any additional ingredients.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for an hour or two, to stiffen the mixture a bit. You can also prepare your dish straight away.
If it becomes too thick, add a tad of water and mix well. Store in refrigerator for up to a week, or store in the freezer for up to 2 months in a freezer safe container.
Makes approx. 2 cups Serves 8 – 1/4 cup per serving
- In most watch advertisements the time displayed on the watch is 10:10 because then the arms frame the brand of the watch (and make it look like it's smiling.)
READERS INFO
Ingredients:
1-1/2 c. raw cashews, soaked
1/2 c. water
juice of 1 large lemon OR
1 T. apple cider vinegar
For savoury dishes, add:
1–2 T. nutritional yeast,
1 small garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Himalayan sea salt & cracked pepper, to taste.
Recipe
Soak cashew in cool water for 2–3 hours, drain and rinse. For a quick method of soaking, let cashews sit in hot water for 5 minutes, drain, rinse and continue with recipe.
Drain cashews and place all remaining ingredients into a blender or food processor, process until creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides every few minutes.
Taste for flavors, adding any additional ingredients.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for an hour or two, to stiffen the mixture a bit. You can also prepare your dish straight away.
If it becomes too thick, add a tad of water and mix well. Store in refrigerator for up to a week, or store in the freezer for up to 2 months in a freezer safe container.
Makes approx. 2 cups Serves 8 – 1/4 cup per serving
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY
COFFEE thanks, Ella
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Langenenslingen, southern Germany
knit
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knit
thanks, Rae
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knit .. Easter
crochet
thanks, Phyllis
crochet
thanks, Jessica
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.
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