National Mango Day - July 22, 2022

DIANE'S CORNER .. 

Celebrate Nat'l Mango Day

A mango is a deliciously sweet and juicy fruit from tropical regions. Did you know there’s a whole day dedicated to eating mangos! How exciting is that?

The History of National Mango Day

Mangos were first cultivated in India 5000 years ago and traveled to Southeast Asia between the 5th and 4th centuries BC. In the 10th Century AD where cultivation began in East Africa. The paisley pattern developed in India is said to be based off of the shape of the mango. It is the national fruit of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, while also being the national tree of Bangladesh. The mango is cultivated in most frost-free tropical climates, with almost half the world’s mango supply harvested in India, with the second-largest source being China.

There is an international mango festival held in Delhi, India held every year since 1987. Included is over 50 mango growers from across the country. There are competitions and quizzes on the many aspects of mangos including different uses in cuisine as well as the many different varieties, of which there are more than 550.

Fun facts about mangos:

• 20 million tons of mangos are grown annually.
• They are related to cashews and pistachios.
• They provide 100 percent of your daily vitamin C
• A basket of mangos is a gesture of friendship in India.
• Mango trees can grow as tall as 100 feet!
• Most of the mangos sold in the U.S. come from Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Guatemala, and Haiti.
• There are also festivals in other places including Canada, Jamaica, the Philippines, and the USA.

thanks, Michele, Picture Coordinator

as she sat, quietly in her yard.....

JOKE OF THE DAY

what every house needs

WORD OF THE DAY

meta

MEANING:

adjective:	1. Self-referential.
	2. Relating to members of its own category.
adverb:	In a self-referential manner.
noun:	Something that is self-referential.
prefix:	Denoting transformation, transcending, going beyond, etc.

NOTES:

Lisa del Giocondo (1479-1542), the model for the Mona Lisa painting, died today 480 years ago.

ETYMOLOGY:

From Greek meta (after, beyond, behind, beside, among, etc.). Earliest documented use: 1838.

USAGE:

“The watchers became the watched. It was all so very meta.”
Sean Williams, et al; Solaris Rising 3; Solaris; 2014.

“A new comedy about fantasy football, which follows a group of armchair quarterbacks as they try to tackle life. How meta would it be if people started betting on what was going to happen on the show?”
TV Guide; Oct 26, 2009.

too cute!

TODAY'S ARTIST 

thanks, Natalie

Rev John Thomson (1 September 1778 – 28 October 1840) 

was a Scottish minister of the Church of Scotland and noted amateur landscape painter. 

oh my...

IDIOM OF THE DAY

What does 'bitter pill to swallow' mean?

Meaning:

A bitter pill to swallow is something that is hard to accept.

Brad Pitt arriving for the premier showing of his new movie 

thanks, Patsy

It's called Dolphin Island - it's in Italy - was named before use of drones :o)))

(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY

Cat urine glows under a black-light.

• Lorne Greene had one of his nipples bitten off by an alligator while he was host of "Lorne Greene's Wild Kingdom."

• Ralph Lauren's original name was Ralph Lifshitz.

sculpture from plastic bottles at Botafogo beach in Rio de Janeiro

READERS INFO

Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent

Make-Ahead Zucchini Pie

It does not look like much, but this is a surprisingly yummy low-carb recipe. I could see spreading it thin and, on the second day, using it as a gluten-free pizza crust before piling on the goodies. 

Ingredients:

For each person you will want:

1 T. butter

1 medium zucchini, grated

1 t. chopped fresh parsley

1 t. minced onion

(1 t. dried mushroom powder, for more umami)

2 small eggs (or 1 extra large egg)

1/3 c. grated Cheddar or Parmesan

1/4 c. cornmeal

Pepper / hot sauce to taste

Instructions:

• Put the grated zucchini in a colander, salt it, and let it sit for 10-20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Melt the butter in your casserole dish.
• In a bowl, whisk remaining ingredients.
• Squeeze the water out of the zucchini, and whisk into the batter.
• Pour into hot casserole dish and bake just until browned on top.
• Let cool, cover, and chill in the fridge overnight.
• The next day, reheat before serving.

If you eat this the first day, the flavours will not have melded, and the texture may seem a little gritty. The second day, however, the flavour is much improved and the texture is perfect. This makes for a tasty comfort food when you know you will be short on time the following day but will want to have a nice main dish to heat up while you are making your salad!

can't imagine getting in or out of this 1954 Pontiac Bonneville special concept

PATTERN BOOK FRIDAY

Hand Knit Socks

treasures aren't always just seashells.....

COFFEE

thanks, Ella

and golden raspberries are also a family favourite

PICTURES OF THE DAY

Hummingbirds are small birds in the family Trochilidae. They are known for their ability to hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings, 15 to 80 times per second (depending on the size of the bird). Unlike other bird species capable of limited hovering, the hummingbird is alone in its ability to fly deliberately backwards or vertically, and to maintain position for drinking from flower blossoms. They are named for the characteristic hum made by their wings. Hummingbirds are found only in the Americas, from southern Canada and Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, including the West Indies. The majority of species occur in tropical Central and South America, but several species also breed in temperate areas.

Iceland

Bruarfoss Waterfall

knit
thanks, Helen

Japanese Knot Bag

knit
thanks, Cindy

Kitchen Dishcloth

knit

Car Tea Cosy

knit

Great horn-rimmed Vest

knit

Traffic Throw

KNIT PATTERNS OF THE DAY

thanks, Valerie, Canadian Correspondent

Mykonos Tote

Coastal Grandmother Sweater

and then came reality.....

 

crochet
thanks, Charlotte

Tulip Crochet Dress

crochet
thanks, Gabby

Chevron Tapestry Crochet Clutch

crochet

Hippo in swimsuit

crochet

Market Bag

crochet

Twister Spots

RECIPE

thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent

Meat Lover's Pizza Crescent Ring

and someday son, you too can be as big and strong as poppa....

PANTRY RECIPE

thanks, Debbie

Instant Pot Coconut Tandoori Chicken

and a friend to cuddle with is always better for a calm sleep

CROCKPOT RECIPE

thanks, Stacy

Slow Cooker Boeuf Bourguignon

darn old gravity.....

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.

thanks, Alice

This No-Cook Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich Recipe Is a Summer Lifesaver

summer at its best

COPYCAT RECIPE 

thanks, Jenny

Copycat Panda Express Zucchini Mushroom Chicken

just close your eyes and she won't be able to see us

RETRO RECIPE

thanks, Ann

Georgia O'Keeffe Farmhouse Rye Bread

my prayer for you

SWEETS RECIPE

thanks, Patsy

How to Make Homemade Lemonade: A Step-by-Step Guide

perfect spot from which to observe the wonders around them

ICE POP

thanks, Michelle

Mocha Chip Ice Cream

never 'too much' sunshine

COOKBOOK FRIDAY

Feel Veggie Good Ebook

aim for the best

ADULT COLORING

so happy when a friend comes over for a visit....

FUN

'Idioms- Animals' Quiz

ME: Congratulations, you got 100% correct!

YOU: ?

yes, I do think it's time for more cookies....

CRAFTS

thanks, Kathy

How to Make a Fabric Pom Pom Pen

it's now happy daisy time

CHILDREN'S CORNER

thanks, Kay

No Sew Super Hero Cape

here's looking at you.....

PUZZLE

Goshawk Jigsaw Puzzle

this momma is busy for sure

WORD SEARCH

accustomed almost always arrive assume caller caught

despite doctor duel evil expect experience

facial failure finally fleet grown guess heaven

meal medical merely merger normal patient prude

quietly remark save slave support tight tire

SUDOKU .. very hard

solution:

Canada's Proud Leader

ICE BREAKER

thanks, Kris

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. 

What Is Something That Most People Learn Only After It’s Too Late?

more direct messaging....

QUOTE

how can anyone not enjoy the views???

and this guy MUST stay indoors says his owner....

CLEVER 

thanks, Judy

James Webb vs. Hubble: shows images from both telescopes side by side.

Webb Compare

this little guy was busy waddling uphill

EYE OPENER 

thanks, Agnes

Eating This Popular Type of Cheese May Cause Major Health Issues as You Get Older

thanks for the pics, Shelley

A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Illness is in part what the world has done to a victim, but in a larger part it is what the victim has done with his world. -Karl A. Menninger, psychiatrist (22 Jul 1893-1990)

OPTICAL ILLUSION

The Trick Art Museum in Seogwipo, Korea is home to a number of interactive art installations that allow museum visitors to create their own optical illusions. Visitors are encouraged to pose with the art works and take photographs, making a visit to the museum a fun, memorable experience. Each art work is designed to be interacted with by visitors, and looks best when photographed from a specific angle. Visitors can appear to be falling from cliffs, walking across a chasm on a narrow beam or catching a ride in a boat.

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