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National Chopsticks Day appears as a fun and fascinating reason to show appreciation for this little pair of utensils. So put down that fork, set aside that knife, and pick up these two little sticks that can usher in a whole new experience!
History of National Chopsticks Day
Getting their start at least 3000 years ago or more, chopsticks originated in China and were first used as utensils in the process of cooking. With ancient roots, these convenient tools began to be used as a tool for individuals to eat noodles, rice, meat, vegetables and much more, probably around 400 BC. This was likely a time when resources became scarce and the food needed to be chopped into small bits to cook faster and save on fuel.
In the end, there was a need for some sort of tool to help with eating, and it was obviously a much-needed innovation because the tool began to spread. Chopsticks made their way from China into other Asian countries, like Korea, Japan, Vietnam and many others.
Originally made from bamboo, chopsticks have since been made from all sorts of traditional substances, including different types of wood, metal, ivory and ceramics. Of course, more recently, chopsticks have been made from plastics, resin, stainless steel and even titanium. In addition, chopsticks have been valued and appreciated for their beauty, particularly when they have been decorated with precious substances or painted with unique artwork.
By 1878, the disposable bamboo chopstick was designed by the Japanese, called “waribashi”. Many people don’t realize that the average person in China has typically used up to 200 sets of disposable chopsticks every year.
To minimize the use of disposable chopsticks and save the earth along the way, the Chinese government imposed a tax on chopsticks in April 2006. The tax of 5% was not only for those in China, but also spread from there into the places where the China chopstick makers export to, such as Japan or Korea.
Now, National Chopsticks Day is here to pay honor and respect to the longstanding, ancient tradition of using chopsticks as a cooking and eating utensil!
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JOKE OF THE DAY thanks, Michele
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Cape Breton, the horses still like to exercise
WORD OF THE DAY
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MEANING:adjective: Strong in war, battle, contest, etc.
ETYMOLOGY:From Latin arma (arms) + potent (powerful). Earliest documented use: 1405.
USAGE:“The ever-looming contest she engaged in every hour of the day placed her clearly in the path of ... some force much larger than McCutcheon and more armipotent than an indirect application of any given sermon.”
C. Coolidge Wilson; A Box of Crosses; Wipf and Stock; 2018.
C. Coolidge Wilson; A Box of Crosses; Wipf and Stock; 2018.
Niagara Falls at this time of year....
TODAY'S ARTIST thanks, Natalie
Winnipeg’s Cornish Library has $1M addition to the 107 yr old building
IDIOM OF THE DAYWhat does 'breathe life into' mean?
Meaning:
If you breathe life into something, you give people involved more energy and enthusiasm again. ('Breathe new life' is also used.)
Peggy's Cove, NS and its many frozen waterways are to be enjoyed!
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Lunenburg, NS shows off its many winter colours
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
On a hot summer day, a popsicle is a welcomed snack to help cool down. But how long have they been around? Exactly how old is the popsicle? Frank Epperson gets the credit for creating the frozen delight in 1905, making the popsicle 117 years old.
Coca-Cola makes so many different beverages that if you were to drink one each day, it would take you more than nine years to try them all.
The 8-hour workday was adopted so people could evenly divide the 24 hours in a day. "Eight hours' labour, Eight hours' recreation, Eight hours' rest".
In the Maritimes, they fold the napkins into little sailing ships :o)))
| 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 Here are some of the replies: 1. Who the hell is this? |
if you live in the Maritimes, you can buy.....
COFFEE thanks, Ella
Dog River (Rouleau) Sask was the home of 'Corner Gas'
PICTURES OF THE DAY
The African grey hornbill (Lophoceros nasutus) is a bird of the hornbill family, which is widespread in much of sub-Saharan Africa and the south-west of the Arabian Peninsula. This female of the subspecies L. n. epirhinus was photographed in Namibia's Etosha |
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PANTRY RECIPE thanks, Debbie
CROCKPOT 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.
SWEETS RECIPE thanks, Gloria
- ½ cup soft soy margarine
- 1 Tablespoon vinegar
- 1 cup soy milk
- 1 - ⅔ cups all-purpose white flour
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-½ cups sweetener
- 1-½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons Ener-G Egg Replacer
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup water
Put vinegar in cup and add soy milk. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 round layer pans, 8" x 1-½", with Pam, or slightly oil and flour.
Place flour, cocoa, sweetner, baking soda, and salt in large bowl of electric mixer, and mix together well with spoon. Mix Ener-G Egg Replacer and ¼ cup water until smooth. Add margarine, vanilla, soured soy milk, ½ cup water, and mixed egg replacer to dry ingredients in bowl. Beat with electric mixer for 3 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl frequently. Pour into prepared pans.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees, or until wooden toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool in pans for 5 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on cake rack until cold Frost as desired.
| Total calories per serving (without frosting): 250 | Total Fat as % of Daily Value: 12% Fat 8 gm |
| Protein: 3gm | Carbohydrate: 44 gm |
| Calcium: 20 mg | Iron: 3 mg |
| Sodium: 456 mg | Dietary Fiber: 1 gm |
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