Showing posts with label Candy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Candy. Show all posts

Saturday, June 1, 2013

The Food Holidays of June 2013


The month of June, in the great State of California is a significant thing. The Sun and all of the wonders that grow underneath it are in full bloom come this time of year. Pools, beaches and amusement parks become jam packed with people from all over the World, looking for a cool way to escape the heat so do your friends a favor, if you own a pool don't be that guy who won't let anyone use it. Most importantly let us not forget the greatest offerings Summer brings our way, BBQs & Beach Ready Bodies.

Now is the time of year that people are working hard (or hardly working depending on who you run with) to display their best grilling & cocktail making skills (or consuming skills for that matter.) The start of June, marks a great time to go out and start hitting the Farmers Markets in your area in search of the freshest fruits, veggies and flowers that you can grow at your own home.

With that being said, let us lift our glasses and toast to the wonders of Summer.
Enjoy!

June is National:
Candy Month
Dairy Month
Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Month
Iced Tea Month
Papaya Month
Seafood Month
Turkey Lovers Month

The First Friday in June is: National Doughnut Day
The First Friday & Saturday in June are also: Doughnut Days at the Salvation Army

June 1   National Hazelnut Cake Day
June 2   National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day
June 3   National Egg Day
June 4   National Cheese Day
June 4   National Frozen Yogurt Day
June 4   National Cognac Day
June 5   National Gingerbread Day
June 6   National Applesauce Cake Day
June 7   National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
June 8   National Jelly-Filled Doughnut Day
June 9   National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day
June 10 National Herbs & Spice Day
June 10 National Iced Tea Day
June 10 National Black Cow Day

June 11 National German Chocolate Cake Day
June 12 National Peanut Butter Cookie Day
June 13 Kitchen Klutzes of America Day
June 14 National Strawberry Shortcake Day
June 15 National Lobster Day
June 16 National Fudge Day
June 17 Eat All Your Veggies Day
June 17 National Apple Strudel Day
June 18 National Cherry Tart Day
June 18 International Picnic Day
June 19 National Dry Martini Day
June 20 National Vanilla Milkshake Day

June 21 National Peaches & Cream Day
June 22 National Chocolate Éclair Day
June 22 National Onion Rings Day
June 23 National Pecan Sandy Day
June 24 National Pralines Day
June 25 National Strawberry Parfait Day
June 25 National Catfish Day
June 26 National Chocolate Pudding Day
June 27 National Indian Pudding Day
June 27 National Orange Blossom Day
June 28 National Tapioca Day
June 29 National Almond Butter Crunch Day
June 30 National Ice Cream Soda Day




Wednesday, July 20, 2011

National Lollipop Day

Enjoy National Lollipop Day

Some people Hate em, Some people Love em
McDonalds

I remember when LOUD Records used to get boxes of these delivered weekly. #Memories

The Greatest Shoe of All Time, Nike


Apple

Lacoste

Gucci & Yves Saint Laurent



Mercedes Benz & Chanel

I can't imagine how much money kids have made throughout the years selling these in school

Of course no trip to Disneyland is complete without a quick stop by the candy shop for a few Lollipops

The New Super Strawberry Chupa Chups







Thursday, June 23, 2011

National Praline Day



With tomorrow (June 24th) being National Praline Day, I figured I would take a moment and get your acquainted with one of the most slept on, yet irresistable treats there is on the face of this Earth.
French settlers brought Pralines to Louisiana, where both sugar cane and pecan trees were plentiful. 

During the 19th century, New Orleans chefs substituted pecans for almonds, added cream to thicken the confection, and thus created what became known throughout the American South as the praline. Pralines have a creamy consistency, similar to fudge.

Pralines are usually made by combining sugar (often brown), butter and cream or buttermilk in a pot on medium-high heat and stirring constantly, until most of the water has evaporated and it has reached a thick texture with a brown color.
Then they are usually dropped by spoonfuls onto waxpaper or a sheet of aluminum foil greased with butter, and left to cool.

These days companies such as Praline d’Antie, have upped the ante and taken Pralines, coffee drinking and afger dining desserts to a whole other level.
With flavors such as Vanilla Green Tea Pistachio, Irish Cream Macadamia, Orange Pecan and many many more, candy lovers and non candy lovers alike will find themselves searching for more once they have had a single bite. The deliciously rich texture the Pralines made by Praline d’Antie contain is something EVERYONE (especially those with a heightened palate who love coffee or tea after dinner) can enjoy.
Celebrate National Praline Day accordingly and get some quality Pralines tonight.

For more info on Praline d’Antie check out their website: Praline d’Antie.com

Thursday, June 16, 2011

#FoodHoliday National Fudge Day

Today being National Fudge Day, I figured I would share a recipe that 3 things; easy to make, not the slightest bit healthy and so damn delicious no one will be able to put the finalized product down. 
Classic Chocolate Walnut Fudge is something my Grandmother taught me to make when I was child and we would make it every year around the Holidays.
It stuck with me, my entire life and as I got older I realized it was those moments, spending time in the kitchen with my elders that really turned me into the individual I became today.

Often times Parents and Grandparents have little to no time to teach their children these kinds of classic recipes, resulting in the loss of tradition and more importantly the loss of bonding that can be achieved.
I’m not going to get all sentimental on you, cause that isn’t how we get down over here, but take a moment and reflect on what kinds of things stuck with you, your entire life. I am sure a few of those memories came from spending time with your older loved ones.

Nine times out of ten people are scared to make Fudge or things of that nature because they fear they might eat it all or the science of boiling sugar to the correct stage mystifies them. With everyone being so self conscious about how they look, these kinds of classic desserts have had to take a back seat to healthier, lighter treats. Well forget your diet today, make some Fudge, spend some time with your loved ones and maybe even make a care package for your Grandparents, I am sure they will love it.
Enjoy!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

#FoodHolidays - National GumDrop Day

Today is National Gumdrop Day. Take two minutes and get a box, then think back about all the years you spent eating stuff, that later in life you probably wouldn't touch with someone else's hands.

But what really needs to be spoken on is the fact that many of the classics my generation grew up eating, have fallen by the wayside and cant seem to gain any momentum to get back to top shelf of the candy aisle. Long gone of the days of such classics as:
Button Candy, something I remember eating like it was going out of style, even if it might have been glued to a piece of paper.


But we must admit it, that long gone are the hay-days for some of the most classic candy anyone could ever imagine eating.
With everything going in the direction of the health and political correctness, numerous staples that we all once enjoyed are all but a distant memory.
Cherry Clans had to be renamed because cats just weren't feeling the Racial Tones. Can't say as I blame them, Lord knows I sure wouldn't cop a box of candy if they were called "Yarmulke Heads"

Old Alexander The Grape, never stood a chance, he had to become simply A Grape Head.

So today, take a moment and hit up your local .99 cent spot and enjoy all the good old fashioned candy you don't even take time to remember anymore.
It is a National holiday, after all.




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