BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Spanning the Need: Good News, Inspiring, the Uninspired. - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Spanning the Need: Good News, Inspiring, the Uninspired.
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://spanningtheneed.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Spanning the Need: Good News, Inspiring, the Uninspired.
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230418T113618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T113712Z
UID:17599-1776470400-1776556799@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Animal Crackers Day
DESCRIPTION:National Animal Crackers Day on April 18th each year celebrates a childhood favorite. A box of these sweet animal-shaped crackers not only provided a delicious snack\, but they also offered a little entertainment\, too! \n\n\n \n#NationalAnimalCrackersDay\nThe celebration brings us back to our childhood memories and the many boxes of Animal Crackers we shared with our friends. Animal Crackers refer to a type of small cookie baked in the shape of circus or zoo animals\, such as a lion\, tiger\, bear or elephant. The most common variety is light-colored and slightly sweet. However\, makers also offer chocolate and frosted varieties\, too. Even though animal crackers are made with layered dough\, much like crackers\, they are sweet like cookies. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL ANIMAL CRACKER DAY\nIt’s a perfect day to celebrate that childhood memory again. Pick up some animal crackers at your local grocery store and share them with family and friends. \n\nMake your favorite dessert using animal crackers.\nThey’re great for dipping or adding to a fruit tray\, too. S\nhare your photos of your Animal Crackers Day celebration using #NationalAnimalCrackersDay.\n\nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-animal-crackers-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/National-Animal-Crackers-Day-April-18.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230426T191422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T191422Z
UID:18261-1777420800-1777507199@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:Stop Food Waste Day
DESCRIPTION:Food waste worldwide is an alarming issue. That is why on the last Wednesday in April\, Stop Food Waste Day raises awareness of the growing concern of food waste. \n\n\n \n#StopFoodWasteDay\nAccording to the USDA\, Americans waste between 30-40 percent of the food supply. That is near or more than the worldwide estimate of 1/3 of the world’s consumable waste. Additionally\, food waste occurs for many reasons all along the food chain. \n\nLack of workers to harvest\nQuality expectations\nWeather\nOverproduction\nFaulty equipment\nPoor planning\nOverbuying\nOver preparing\n\nThese are only a few reasons that add up to millions of tons of food waste. Stop Food Waste Day addresses all the factors and brings increased awareness to the world. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that nearly half of food waste happens before it even reaches the consumer. So\, everyone along the food chain has a responsibility to help reduce it. That means\, from farm to table and everywhere in between\, we have work to do. Some of the solutions include: \n\nImproved weather forecasts\, so farmers know what to grow and when.\nImproved storage facilities so that distributers and markets can preserve food longer.\nReduced production where possible.\nAn improved understanding of food quality and a loosening of those standards.\nPreparing smaller meals.\nTeaching consumers how to use leftovers in soups\, casseroles\, and stir-fries.\nLearning how to preserve meals at home.\nBegin composting the incidental waste to improve home production and commercial production.\n\nFood waste is everyone’s problem\, whether we realize it or not. Join the movement to reduce food waste. Follow these tips for reducing food waste: \nAt home:\n\nPurchase and prepare only the amount of food you need to feed your family.\nDiscover new recipes that allow you to makeover leftovers.\nLearn how to preserve food.\nIf you buy in bulk\, consider donating excess to local shelters.\nUnderstand the use by and best by dates.\n\nIn your community or business:\n\nSpeak to your local grocers about changing their damaged fruit and vegetable policies. Those pristine-looking bins full of blemish-free fruits and vegetables shouldn’t be the standard anymore.\nShop farmer’s markets\, local food stands\, and food co-ops.\nCreate or participate in a donation program.\nPromote neighborhood composting.\nEducate your employees about best food practices.\nDevelop a partnership with area farmers and feed the animals.\n\n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE STOP FOOD WASTE DAY\n\nShare your tips and tricks to avoid food waste.\nTry a new recipe that repurposes leftovers.\nGive a shout-out to restaurants and businesses that use smart food practices.\nLearn more about food waste\, the causes\, and how to prevent it.\nWatch documentaries about food waste such as:\n\nJust Eat It\, directed by Grant Baldwin\nWasted! The Story of Food Waste\, directed by Nari Kye and Anna Chai\nExpired! Food Waste in America\, directed by Rebecca Richman Cohen\n\n\nRead about food waste in books like:\n\nThe Waste Not\, Want Not Cookbook by Cinda Chavich\nIn Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan\n\n\nJoin the conversation and use #StopFoodWasteDay on social media.\n\nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/stop-food-waste-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Stop-Food-Waste-Day-Last-Wednesday-in-April.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230519T115823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T115823Z
UID:19762-1778803200-1778889599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Pizza Party Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year on the third Friday in May\, millions of pizza lovers across the nation join in extolling the qualities of pizza on National Pizza Party Day. \n\n\n \n#NationalPizzaPartyDay\nSince pizza is one of America’s favorite foods\, it comes as no surprise we would celebrate a day that features a pizza party. Pizza parties bring friends together. They’re also an excellent way to reward a team or group for a job well done. Birthdays and some minor achievements are also celebrated with pizza parties\, too. Although\, just about any excuse can be used for a good pizza party. \n\n\n\nIn ancient Greece\, the Greeks covered their bread with oils\, herbs\, and cheese\, which some attribute to the beginning of the pizza.\nIn Byzantine Greek\, the word was spelled “πίτα\,” pita\, meaning pie.\nThe Romans developed a pastry with a sheet of dough topped with cheese and honey\, then flavored with bay leaves.\nOur modern pizza had its beginning in Italy as the Neapolitan flatbread.\nThe original pizza used only mozzarella cheese\, mainly the highest quality buffalo mozzarella variant. It was produced in the surroundings of Naples.\nAn estimated 2 billion pounds of pizza cheese was produced in the United States in 1997.\nThe first United States pizza establishment opened in New York’s Little Italy in 1905.\nThe largest pizza ever made\, according to Guinness World Records\, weighed 26\,883 pounds. It was made in Norwood\, South Africa\, on December 8\, 1990.\nAs far as pizza eating contests go\, the winner goes to Kelvin Medina\, who ate a 12-inch pizza in 23.62 seconds on April 12\, 2015.\n\n\n\n \n\n\nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY\nCome up with a reason for a pizza party and start ordering! We’ll give you a few ideas: \n\nIt’s someone’s half birthday.\nYour car hit 84\,324 miles.\nYour best friend found out he likes raisins.\nA bee flew by\, and you didn’t gasp.\nThe sun came out.\nSomeone correctly used the word “literally” in a sentence.\nYou woke up.\n10 days without road rage.\nYou went to the beach and your toddler didn’t eat sand.\nIn a conversation with Snoop\, he wasn’t a smarty pants.\nYou have a conversation with Amy where she doesn’t cuss like a trucker.\nYou write a sentence that Michele doesn’t correct the grammar.\nLaura asks\, “Did someone say Nacho Pizza?”\n\nCelebrate by inviting friends and family to share a night of fun at your favorite pizzeria.  Another way to celebrate is with a homemade pizza with fresh toppings or by having one delivered. Make individual pizzas so everyone can enjoy their favorite pizza. Order gift cards for future pizza parties to support local businesses. \nShare photos of your pizza party on your favorite social media and include #PizzaPartyDay. \nEducators and families\, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for projects and ideas to #CelebrateEveryDay! \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-pizza-party-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/National-Pizza-Party-Day-Third-Friday-In-May-1.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230602T104850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T104850Z
UID:20427-1780617600-1780703999@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Doughnut Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year on the first Friday in June\, people participate in National Doughnut or Donut Day\, celebrating the doughnut and honoring the Salvation Army Lassies. The Salvation Army Lassies are the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during WWI. \n#NationalDoughnutDay \nIn 1917\, the original “Salvation Army Doughnut” was first served by the ladies of the Salvation Army. It was during WWI that the Salvation Army Lassies went to the front lines of Europe. Home-cooked foods\, provided by these brave volunteers\, were a morale boost to the troops. \nThe doughnuts were often cooked in oil inside the metal helmets of American soldiers. American infantrymen were then commonly called “doughboys.” A more standard spelling of the word is “donut.” \nOn this day\, many bakeries and coffee shops in the United States offer doughnut deals to their customers. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY \nCelebrate the day by enjoying your favorite doughnut. There are many varieties of doughnuts to choose from\, too! Whether you prefer glazed or creme-filled\, holes\, or any number of deliciously made doughnuts\, get out there and support your local bakeries. Pick up a dozen to deliver to first responders\, a nursing station\, or your favorite charity. Use #NationalDonutDay or #NationalDoughnutDay when using social media. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-doughnut-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/National-Doughnut-Day-First-Friday-in-June.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20220714T022015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T022804Z
UID:7485-1783987200-1784073599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Mac and Cheese Day
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY | JULY 14\nOne of the classic comfort foods earns a place of honor on July 14th. It is National Mac and Cheese Day! \nCelebrating National Mac and Cheese Day on July 14th \n \n#NationalMacAndCheeseDay\nMade with macaroni noodles\, cream or milk\, and the golden goodness of cheese\, mac and cheese shines as a side dish while also standing on its own as a main dish. This meal reminds many of us of home while also teaching us the basics of the kitchen. What other recipes allow us to create so flamboyantly and often with so little knowledge about cooking? \nFrom the classic mac and cheese with cheddar or American cheeses to the spicy cowboy mac with bacon and jalapenos\, there’s a combination for everyone. Mix up the cheeses or load up on seasonings. It’s easy to get a toasty crust by setting the broiler for a couple of minutes at the end of the cooking time. \nMac and cheese offers a multitude of ways to enjoy it\, too. As a soup\, it warms us up after a long day. Stuff it inside a meatloaf or a burger for a meal made for a hungry\, busy family. Roll up bite-sized bits in bread crumbs and deep fry for mouthwatering appetizers. Put your favorite mac and cheese between two slices of crusty bread. Then put into a panini press for some grilled yumminess. Whether we like it mild or spicy\, mac and cheese has us covered.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-mac-and-cheese-day/
LOCATION:Spanning the Need\, P.O. Box 2883\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/National-Mac-and-Cheese-Day-July-14-980x490.jpg-copy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20220717T032049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220717T032236Z
UID:7515-1784419200-1784505599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Ice Cream Day
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY |  THIRD SUNDAY IN JULY\nDish or cone? That’s all we need to know. National Ice Cream Day on the 3rd Sunday in July offers up every flavor on the menu to honor the day! The holiday also lands in the middle of National Ice Cream Month. \n#NationalIceCreamDay\nThousands of years ago\, people in the Persian Empire put snow in a bowl\, poured concentrated grape juice over it\, and ate it as a treat. Even when the weather was hot\, they would savor this sweet treat. Their trick? They placed snow in underground chambers known as yakchal where the temperatures kept the snow from melting. The Persians also hiked to the mountain tops by their summer capital to gather snowfall. \nhttps://spanningtheneed.com/2022/07/16/celebrating-national-ice-cream-day-on-july-16/ \nThe Chinese\, under the Tang Dynasty around 697 AD\, took to freezing dairy with salt and ice. However\, the results aren’t exactly the ice cream we enjoy today. Frozen treats and beverages later\, culinary folks point to Naples\, Italy as the birthplace of the first ice cream. They give credit to Antonio Latini. He was born in 1642 and created a milk-based sorbet. \nIn the United States\, the Quaker colonists earn the nod for bringing their ice recipes over with them. They opened the first ice cream shops\, including shops in New York and other cities during the colonial era.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-ice-cream-day/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/National-Ice-Cream-Day-Third-Sunday-in-July-980x490.jpg-copy-e1658027789905.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20220730T021840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T022118Z
UID:7640-1785369600-1785455999@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Cheesecake Day
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY | JULY 30\nNational Cheesecake Day on July 30th offers a slice of one of America’s favorite desserts. Order up a cheesecake with your favorite topping. Get it delivered or make it at home. \n#NationalCheesecakeDay\nThis smooth dessert hits the spot when the end of the meal rolls around. While most cakes have a crumb\, cheesecake’s texture is nothing like cake. Indeed\, its creamy\, thick pudding-like character comes from the soft cheese used as the main ingredient. Depending on the recipe\, either cream cheese or cottage cheese is used. When the cheese is mixed with sugar\, eggs\, and other ingredients\, the batter is added to a crust. \nE53: Chef Chris Bonacci\, Food trends\, easy recipes & meal ideas to help you cook smarter for the Holidays \n \nWhen making cheesecake\, one of the most common crusts used is a graham cracker crust. Other options include a cookie crust\, pastry or sponge cake. However\, some cheesecakes are crustless. Recipes vary and cheesecakes may be prepared baked or unbaked. \nWhen faced with choosing a cheesecake flavor\, don’t panic. While the options may seem overwhelming\, bakers solved this problem. They offer a variety of flavors in one cake. So\, take one home and try each one. Since cheesecakes do come in a wide variety\, consider your tastes. If you prefer summer fruits and berries\, cheesecakes have you covered. Tropical options hit the spot\, too. For coffee lovers\, bakers provide a rich selection. And don’t forget delicious chocolate and nutty flavors. Each cheesecake may be served with fresh fruit\, a sauce\, whipped cream or plain. 
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-cheesecake-day/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/National-Cheesecake-Day-July-30-980x490-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230110T135754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T135754Z
UID:14878-1768003200-1768089599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
DESCRIPTION:Chocolate lovers\, rejoice! National Bittersweet Chocolate Day on January 10th gives you the excuse to indulge in some chocolate satisfaction. (National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day is celebrated on November 7th.) \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#BittersweetChocolateDay\n\n\n\nChocolate comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao\, which has been cultivated for at least three millennia\, is grown in Mexico\, Central America\, and Northern South America. The earliest known documentation of the use of cacao seeds is around 1100 BC. The cacao tree seed has an intensely bitter taste and must be fermented to develop the flavor.\n\n\nOnce the seeds have been fermented\, the beans are then dried\, cleaned\, and roasted. After roasting\, the shell is removed to produce cacao nibs. The cacao nibs are then ground into a cocoa mass which is pure chocolate in rough form.  Usually\, the cocoa mass is liquefied then molded with or without other ingredients. This is called chocolate liquor. The chocolate liquor may then be processed into two components: cocoa solids and cocoa butter. \n\nBittersweet chocolate is chocolate liquor to which sugar\, cocoa butter\, and vanilla have been added. It does have less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate. However\, the two of them may be interchangeable when baking. \nStudies have revealed that there are certain health benefits from eating bittersweet chocolate in moderation\, such as lowering blood pressure and helping to protect the heart. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE DAY\nBittersweet chocolate offers many ways to celebrate. We can go in so many directions with bittersweet chocolate. Add a little to your baking or sprinkle a little in your morning coffee. Do you like pudding or chocolate chip cookies? This is the chocolate for you. The choice is up to you which delicious chocolate creation you make. However\, once you decide\, be sure to share your creations\, too. \nUse #BittersweetChocolateDay to post on social media. \nSource Link: 
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-bittersweet-chocolate-day/
CATEGORIES:Food,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/National-Bittersweet-Chocolate-Day-January-10.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230111T200022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T200022Z
UID:14909-1768089600-1768175999@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Milk Day
DESCRIPTION:National Milk Day on January 11th commemorates the day many think the first milk deliveries in glass bottles began in the United States. Alexander Campbell of the New York Dairy Company professed to the New York State Senate that his company was the first to make these deliveries in 1878. \n\n\n \n#NationalMilkDay \nThe United States and Australia export more milk and milk products than any other country. Those products include cheese\, yogurt\, ice cream\, butter\, cream\, powdered milk\, and much more. Throughout the world\, more than 6 billion people consume milk and the products we make from it. One of the reasons is because milk provides nutrients such as calcium\, potassium\, vitamin B12\, and vitamin A. \nProduction History\nDuring the Middle Ages\, people called milk the virtuous white liquor because alcoholic beverages were more reliable than water. In 1863\, French chemist and biologist Louis Pasteur made it possible for milk and other food and drinks to be stored for more extended periods. He developed a method of killing harmful bacteria that is now called pasteurization. \nIn 1884\, an American doctor\, Hervey Thatcher of New York City\, developed the first modern glass milk bottle. He called it the “Thatcher’s Common Sense Milk Jar.” He used a waxed paper disk to seal the milk in the glass bottle. Later\, in 1932\, plastic-coated paper milk cartons were introduced commercially as a consequence of their invention by Victor W. Farris. \nModern industrial processes use milk to produce casein\, whey protein\, lactose\, condensed milk\, powdered milk\, and many other food-additive and industrial products. \nAnimals\nThe females of all mammal species can\, by definition\, produce milk. However\, cow milk dominates commercial production. In 2011. FAO estimates cows produced 85% of all milk worldwide. Apart from cattle\, many kinds of livestock contribute milk used by humans for dairy products. These animals include buffalo\, goat\, sheep\, camel\, donkey\, horse\, reindeer\, and yak. Like cattle\, their milk produces cream\, butter\, yogurt\, kefir\, ice cream\, and cheese\, too. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL MILK DAY\nThe ultimate way to celebrate is with a large glass of milk. However\, a serving of anything made with milk would count\, too! Does a milkshake sound good to you? We’ve gathered up some other ways to celebrate\, too! \n\nMake your own cheese\nAdd chocolate\, strawberry\, and malted flavorings to your milk. Then blindfold the kids and have a milk tasting!\nInvite a friend for homemade hot chocolate\nWhile drinking your milk\, learn more about the nutrients in milk\n\nUse #NationalMilkDay to post on social media. \nSource Link.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-milk-day/
CATEGORIES:Food,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/National-Milk-Day-January-11.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230114T025949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230114T025949Z
UID:15047-1768348800-1768435199@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day
DESCRIPTION:Pastrami lovers across the country look forward to their favorite sandwich on January 14th as they recognize National Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#HotPastramiSandwichDay\n\n\n\nPopular delicatessen meat\, pastrami is usually made from beef. Others make their pastrami sandwich with pork\, mutton\, or turkey. Before refrigeration\, butchers originally created pastrami as a way to preserve meat. To make pastrami\, they placed the raw meat in brine. Then they partially dried it and seasoned it with various herbs and spices to be smoked and steamed. \nA wave of Romanian Jewish immigration introduced pastrami (pronounced pastróme)\, a Romanian specialty\, in the second half of the 19th century. Early English references used the spelling “pastrama” before the modified “pastrami” spelling was used. \nNew York kosher butcher\, Sussman Volk earns credit for producing the first pastrami sandwich in 1887. He claimed to have gotten the recipe from a Romanian friend in exchange for storing his luggage. Due to the popularity of his sandwich\, Volk converted his butcher shop into a restaurant to sell pastrami sandwiches. \n\n\n \nClassic Pastrami\n\nWhen served\, the deli typically slices the pastrami and places it between two slices of rye bread. Sometimes\, the classic New York deli sandwich (pastrami on rye) is served with coleslaw and Russian dressing.\nWhen pastrami and coleslaw combine\, it’s called a Rachel sandwich. Similar to a Reuben which is made with corned beef and sauerkraut.\nIn Los Angeles\, they serve the classic pastrami sandwich with hot pastrami right out of the steamer. They slice it very thin and wet from the brine then layered on double-baked Jewish-style rye bread. It is traditionally accompanied by yellow mustard and pickles.\nIn Salt Lake City\, in the early 1960s\, Greek immigrants introduced a hamburger topped with pastrami and a special sauce. This pastrami burger remains a staple of local burger chains in Utah.\n\n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH DAY\nServe up your favorite pastrami sandwich. What toppings will you add? Try making several versions. Here are some other suggestions for celebrating: \n\nAdd sliced green apples and sharp cheddar cheese to your sandwich.\nInvite friends to build their own sandwiches.\nGive a shout-out to your favorite restaurant and deli with the best pastrami sandwich.\nWhile you’re at it\, what’s the best beverage to wash down a hot pastrami sandwich?\nAre you a master sandwich maker? Share your sandwich stacking tips.\nWhen it comes to the bread only the best will do. Pastrami and rye are classic. What other bread makes terrific pastrami sandwiches?\nMix up a variety of spreads. Make them hot\, spicy\, sweet\, sour\, or creamy\, and find out which one compliments pastrami best.\nRead the Pastrami on Rye: An Overstuffed History of the Jewish Deli by Ted Merwin while munching on your creation.\nWatch a food show while enjoying your delicious pastrami sandwich.\n\nTry this Hot Pastrami Sandwich recipe. \nUse #HotPastramiSandwichDay to post on social media. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-hot-pastrami-sandwich-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hot-Pastrami-Sandwich-Day-January-13.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230115T142128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230115T142128Z
UID:15101-1768435200-1768521599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Bagel Day
DESCRIPTION:Toast up your favorite flavor on National Bagel Day. On January 15th\, don’t forget to pick your favorite schmear\, too. Make it for breakfast\, lunch\, snack\, or all of the above! \n\n\n\n#NationalBagelDay\n\n\n\nThis kosher carbohydrate brings complex flavors to the deli and sandwich bar. In the United States\, we love our crunch-on-the-outside-chewy-on-the-inside bread. So they’re a staple in our freezers and as a winter pick-me-up. \n\n\n \nBagel History\nPolish-Jewish immigrants introduced the bagel to the United States. Throughout New York City and the surrounding boroughs\, they grew thriving businesses. Of course\, it didn’t take long for the bakers to organize. In 1907\, they created the International Beigel Bakers’ Union. For decades\, Bagel Bakers Local 338 held contracts with nearly all bagel bakeries for its workers in and around the city. \nUntil the 1960s\, bakeries made bagels by hand. Then Daniel Thompson invented the bagel maker\, and along came a heated debate of man versus the machine. Thereafter\, the question of the better bagel dangled before customers. Was it the handcrafted beigel or the manufactured bagel? \nThe bagel became more common throughout North America during the last quarter of the 20th century. Credit for the bagel’s spread across the country goes in part to the efforts of bagel baker Harry Lender\, his son\, Murray Lender\, and Florence Sender. Their pioneering efforts led to the automated production and distribution of frozen bagels in the 1960s. Murray also invented pre-slicing the bagel. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BAGEL DAY\nHave your favorite bagel combinations. Invite friends to get a schmear or two with you. Try new combinations. Do you like yours toasted or not? Breakfast bagels\, pizza bagels\, cinnamon bagels\, they all sound so delicious right now. Which one will you choose? \nBrush up on the bagel’s history in the United States. It’s a vibrant and enduring one. Use #NationalBagelDay to share your favorites and give your favorite bagel shop a shoutout\, too! \nNATIONAL BAGEL DAY HISTORY\nOnce\, the bagel shared a day with lox\, but no longer. As of 2020\, the bagel branched out on its own to celebrate all kinds of bagels. \nSource Link 
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-bagel-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/National-Bagel-Day-January-15.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230115T175749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230115T175749Z
UID:15160-1768809600-1768842000@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Popcorn Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 19 as we celebrate National Popcorn Day! Buttered\, salted\, kettled\, drizzled with caramel\, popcorn is one of those snacks perfect anytime\, anywhere. It’s great on the go\, in the theater\, or in your living room! Just be prepared to dig some of it out of your teeth.Salted\, buttered\, or caramel\, National Popcorn Day celebrates this delectable snack on January 19. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know that the corn we eat and the corn we pop are two different varieties of maize? In fact\, the corn you’d find on your dinner table is most likely unable to pop at all! Only one variety of corn is able to become popcorn: Zea mays everta. This particular corn variety has small ears\, and the kernels burst when exposed to dry heat. \nIn 1948\, small heads of Zea mays everta were discovered by Herbert Dick and Earle Smith in the Bat Cave of west central New Mexico. Ranging from smaller than a penny to about two inches\, the oldest Bat Cave ears were about 4\,000 years old. Several individually popped kernels were also discovered\, which have since been carbon dated and shown to be approximately 5\,600 years old. There’s also evidence of early use of popcorn in Peru\, Mexico\, and Guatemala\, as well as other places in Central and South America. \n\n\n \nAztecs used popcorn to decorate their clothes\, create ceremonial embellishments\, and also for nourishment. Native Americans have also been found to consume and utilize popcorn in their day to day lives. In a cave in Utah\, thought to be inhabited by Pueblo Native Americans\, popcorn has been found that dates back to over 1\,000 years ago. French explorers who traveled to the new world discovered popcorn being made by the Iroquois Natives in the Great Lakes region. As colonists moved around North America\, and as the USA came to be\, many people adopted popcorn as a popular and healthy snack.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-popcorn-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/popcorn.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260121
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230115T180316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230115T180316Z
UID:15164-1768867200-1768953599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Cheese Lover's Day
DESCRIPTION:On January 20\, get ready to ‘havarti’ a ‘gouda’ time\, because it’s National Cheese Lover’s Day! Have you ever wondered how the first human discovered cheese? We’ve wondered that too\, and we’ll probably never find out. All we know is that it was love at first bite; when the first human tasted the salty\, tangy\, delicious goodness of cheese\, they were hooked. And we can definitively say that human history was forever changed. Cheese might have had mysterious beginnings over 7\,000 years ago\, but it’s insanely popular today. In the U.S\, one-third of all milk produced in this country goes into cheese production. It’s a multi-billion dollar industry! We’re ready to celebrate it. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWe celebrate and explore the wonderful flavors of cheese on National Cheese Lovers Day on January 20. \nIt seems like cheese has been around forever. There aren’t any records pinpointing the exact event when cheese was created\, but the earliest record of pasteurizing cheese dates back to 5500 B.C. in the geographical region that’s now Poland. The earliest cheeses were mostly cottage cheese churned at home\, and this is likely how cheesemaking started. \nThousands of years ago\, milk was transported by people by storing it in the stomachs of sheep. When left for a few days\, the milk would separate into whey and curd. Retaining this residue and preserving it with salt led to the formation of cheese. Today\, there are more than 1\,800 types of cheese in the world. \n\n\n \nThe rest of the history of cheese is as extravagant and full of flavor as cheese itself. Enjoyed by royalty\, the poor\, and modern-day consumers\, there is something for everyone. Some parts of the world are very secretive about their cheese heritage\, keeping the ingredients and techniques private. \nCheesemaking itself is a very sensitive process. Everything from the environment\, to the temperature of the milk will impact the taste and aroma of the cheese.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-cheese-lovers-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/types-of-cheese-jpg-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230120T211003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T211003Z
UID:15260-1769126400-1769471999@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Pie Day
DESCRIPTION:National Pie Day on January 23rd celebrates one of the Nations’ favorite desserts. No matter how you slice it\, pie in just about any form makes a crowd happy. Fruit pies\, berry pies\, cream pies – they are mouthwatering servings of homemade goodness. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#NationalPieDay\n\n\n\nNational Pie Day simply celebrates the pie. Everyone is invited to bake their favorite pie\, but more importantly\, the day reminds us to enjoy eating pies! The only other question to ask is\, will it be al a mode? \nDid you know\, the first pies appeared around 9500 BC in the Egyptian Neolithic period or New Stone Age? So\, humans have been eating pies for a very long time. And with so many to choose from\, we shouldn’t have any problem finding one we like. After all\, we celebrate the day twice a year (plus their cousin National Pi Day). \nFun Tidbit – Pie throwing:\nCream-filled or topped pies are favorite props for humor. Throwing a pie in a person’s face has been a staple of film comedy since Ben Turpin received one in Mr. Flip in 1909. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PIE  DAY\nCheck out our Celebration Deals page for the latest National Pie Day offers. If you know of a tasty Pie Day offer that isn’t listed yet\, Contact Us and let us know! We will get it listed as soon as possible. We don’t want you to miss out on a delicious slice. \nThe day also offers a perfect opportunity to give a shout-out to your favorite bakery. They always serve up the best and flakiest crusts. And we know\, sometimes that bakery is known as Grandma’s House. Use the holiday to honor her by learning to bake her best recipes. Take a lesson or two from the master! Or try a new recipe together. \nNo matter how you celebrate\, be sure to use #NationalPieDay to post on social media. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-pie-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/National-Pie-Day-January-23.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230124T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T155106Z
UID:15368-1769212800-1769299199@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Peanut Butter Day
DESCRIPTION:National Peanut Butter Day on January 24th recognizes an American staple in our pantries. Whether creamy or chunky\, with chocolate or with jelly\, peanut butter gets the recognition it deserves each year on this day. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#NationalPeanutButterDay\n\n\n\nThe early peanut butter made by the Aztecs and Incas around 1000 BC was more of a paste and not nearly as creamy as the peanut butter we know now. \nClick play and enjoy a story about National Peanut Butter Day featuring our founder\, Marlo Anderson. If you enjoy the 2-minute show\, subscribe with your favorite podcast player. \n\nPeanut butter didn’t become widely used until the 20th century. First\, the peanut had to be considered more than animal feed\, which wasn’t until the late 1800s. At the turn of the century\, inventions that made planting\, cultivating\, and harvesting the legume (the peanut isn’t a nut at all) made it possible to see the peanut as a retail and wholesale food item.\n\nPeanut butter is a good source of vitamin E\, B6\, niacin\, calcium\, potassium and iron\, is packed with protein and is rich in healthy monounsaturated fat. \n\n\n\n\nBringing Peanut Butter to the Masses\nWe can thank four men for the inventions and processes that bring us the creamy\, smooth peanut butter we enjoy today: Marcus Gilmore Edson of Canada\, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg\, Dr. Ambrose Straub of St. Louis\, Missouri\, and chemist Joseph Rosefield. \nIn 1884\, Edson developed a process to make peanut paste from milling roasted peanuts between two heated plates. The famous cereal maker and health food specialist of the time\, Kellogg\, patented a process with raw peanuts in 1895. Dr. Straub is responsible for patenting a peanut butter making machine in 1903. \nPeanut butter was introduced to audiences at the 1904 Universal Exposition in St. Louis at C.H. Sumner’s concession stand. \nBut the man who brought us the peanut butter we know and love today was Joseph Rosefield. In 1922\, through homogenization\, Rosefield was able to keep peanut oil from separating from the peanut solids. He later sold the patent to a company that began making Peter Pan peanut butter. Rosefield then went into business for himself selling Skippy peanut butter through Rosefield Packing. He also supplied peanut butter for military rations during World War II. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY\nMake your favorite peanut butter recipes. Whether it’s a sandwich or a baked good\, someone is sure to enjoy it with you. Be sure to share a photo or recipe using #NationalPeanutButterDay on social media. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-peanut-butter-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/National-Peanut-Butter-Day-January-24.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230127T151504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T151504Z
UID:15420-1769472000-1769558399@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Chocolate Cake Day
DESCRIPTION:National Chocolate Cake Day celebrates the cake more people favor. And more often than not\, we celebrate our special occasions like anniversaries\, birthdays and weddings with cake. Why not enjoy chocolate cake on January 27th every year? \n\n\n \n\n#ChocolateCakeDay\n\nIn America\, chocolate was consumed primarily as a beverage until the 1830s or 40s. Chocolate cakes\, as we think of them today\, mostly did not exist then.  According to the Dover Post\, the chocolate cake was born in 1765 when a doctor and a chocolate maker teamed up in an old mill.  They ground up cocoa beans between huge millstones to make a thick syrup. The liquid was poured into molds shaped like cakes\, which were meant to be transformed into a beverage.  A popular Philadelphia cookbook author\, Eliza Leslie\, published the earliest chocolate cake recipe in 1847 in The Lady’s Receipt Book.  Unlike chocolate cakes we know today\, this recipe used chopped chocolate.  Other cooks of the time such as Sarah Tyson Rorer and Maria Parloa all made contributions to the development of the chocolate cake and were prolific authors of cookbooks. \nThe first boxed cake mix was created by a company called O. Duff and Sons in the late 1920s. Betty Crocker released their first dry cake mixes in 1947. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY\nWhen it comes to food holidays\, we know how to celebrate. This one is no different. Have some cake. Share it with someone else. Visit your favorite bakery and give them some credit\, too. Or\, if you have some mean baking skills\, show them off! We want to see them\, too. That means\, share your recipes\, take some pictures\, make a video and show off those delicious\, chocolatey cakes! We love how you celebrate these days\, so celebrate them with us! \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-chocolate-cake-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230203T124614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T124614Z
UID:15620-1770076800-1770163199@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Carrot Cake Day
DESCRIPTION:National Carrot Cake Day on February 3rd\, celebrates one of America’s favorite flavors of cake. In the carrot cake\, we get to eat our cake and veggies\, too! \n\n\n\n#NationalCarrotCakeDay\n\n\n\nCarrot cake closely resembles a quick bread from its preparation to its final consistency. Quick breads mix the wet and dry ingredients separately before combining\, and the final product is coarser than a traditional cake. Creamy frosting separates the layers and often complements the spice of the cake. Cinnamon and nutmeg go well with the natural sweetness of carrots. Many bakers add nuts or raisins to their recipes as well. \n\n\n \nThe carrot’s natural sweetness may have been selected as a substitute in the Middle Ages when sugar was hard to find or expensive. Carrot cake most likely developed from a carrot pudding which could be savory or sweet. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CARROT CAKE DAY\nBake a carrot cake to celebrate. Include friends and family by inviting them to join you. Serve a hot beverage or two. If you need a recipe\, we found several worth trying. While you’re enjoying the cake\, look ahead to other celebrations on the calendar.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-carrot-cake-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/National-Carrot-Cake-Day-February-3.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230207T160705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T160705Z
UID:15689-1770422400-1770508799@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
DESCRIPTION:On February 7th\, National Fettuccine Alfredo Day celebrates one of the world’s favorite ways to enjoy a plate of fettuccine. \n\n\n \n#FettuccineAlfredoDay\nFettuccine alfredo enjoys a history as rich as its flavor. Created in 1908\, fettuccine was made out of love and concern by an Italian restauranteur. Alfredo di Lelio’s concern for his pregnant wife’s lack of appetite caused him to put his talents to work. The birth of their first son depended on it. His recipe of noodles\, cheese\, and butter not only encouraged her to eat but she also inspired him to put it on the menu\, too. Since then\, the century-old dish has been satisfying pasta lovers around the world ever since. \nNot only that but fettuccine alfredo lovers experiment with the dish in several ways. Add shrimp\, mushrooms or spinach. The meal also pairs well with other vegetables and proteins\, too. Cut the richness with a white wine and finish with a fruit dessert. \nHOW TO OBSERVE FETTUCCINE ALFREDO DAY\nCelebrate with a big dish of fettuccine Alfredo! Invite friends and family to join you\, too. As you know\, it’s not a celebration if you don’t. Make it yourself (we provide a recipe). Or\, go to your favorite Italian restaurant. When you do\, be sure to give them a shout out. \nWhile you’re celebrating\, share your photos\, recipes\, and more using #FettuccineAlfredoDay to post on social media. \n\n\n \nNATIONAL FETTUCCINE ALFREDO DAY HISTORY\nThe earliest printed record of the observance we’ve found is a January 26\, 2005\, Akron Beacon Journal article listing upcoming February food holidays. Several newspapers across the nation follow suit\, including the list in their food pages. But\, none of them included their source or how long the day has been celebrated. However\, the grandson of Alfredo Di Lelio contacted National Day Calendar in 2015 to provide the history behind the delicious pasta dish. We provide his letter below. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-fettuccine-alfredo-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230209T025536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T025536Z
UID:15732-1770595200-1770681599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Pizza Day
DESCRIPTION:National Pizza Day on February 9th celebrates one of America’s all-time favorite foods. Whether it is thin crust\, Chicago-style\, deep dish\, or anything in between\, pizza is an American favorite. \nLocal Businessman to be Honored with being Named YSU Penguin Of The Year\n#NationalPizzaDay\nWe love our pizzas\, and they come in so many varieties\, too. As we nosh on our favorite\, explore a few pizza facts: \n\nPepperoni is the most popular pizza at 36% of all pies ordered.\nOver 3 billion pizzas are sold in the USA each year.  Add another 1 billion on frozen pizzas\nIn the United States\, 17% of all restaurants are pizzerias.\n Antica Pizzeria\, the first Pizzeria\, opened in Naples\, Italy\, in 1738.\n Gennaro Lombardi\, the first Pizzeria in the United States\, opened in 1895 in New York City.\nAmericans consume on average 23 pounds of pizza per person each year.\n\nSPECIAL Part 3 of 3: Coaching Legend Ron Moschella\, Former Players\, Area Coaches And Those Who Knew Him Best\, Sign Off\nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PIZZA DAY\n\nEat your favorite pizza.\nVisit a local pizzeria and give them a shout-out for their fantastic pies!\nMake your own pizza at home.\nPost on social media your favorite recipes.\nExperiment with toppings\, crusts and sauces.\nAnd don’t forget to check out the Celebration Deals for all the best offers and discounts.\nSend us a message with any other great deals you come across that celebrate National Pizza Day.\nWatch movies like Mystic Pizza or Little Italy.\nThrow a pizza party and give this recipe a try:\n\nPeanut Butter BBQ Chicken Pizza\n\n\nUse #NationalPizzaDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-pizza-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/National-Pizza-Day-February-9-1.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230226T203714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230226T203714Z
UID:16224-1772323200-1772409599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:Peanut Butter Lovers Day
DESCRIPTION:March 1st was made for National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day. Ah\, peanut butter. One day is not enough to recognize peanut butter. The goober has been paired\, blended\, and added with many tasty results! \n#PeanutButterLoversDay\nThe creamy\, nutty goodness known as peanut butter is so amazingly delicious that when we pair it with creamy and dreamy chocolate\, we almost have bacon. \nWe digress. Another great love is peanut butter ice cream. Blended smooth with a few chopped nuts and a drizzle of peanut butter syrup is a peanut butter lover’s dream come true. \nThe slang term for peanut butter in World War II was “monkey butter.” \nA monkey visited the lab at Kellogg’s one day and dipped his banana in a jar of peanut butter\, and he’s been ape over the combination ever since. Actually\, banana slices with peanut butter sandwiched between them and dipped in chocolate make a terrific snack. \nPeanut butter and bananas were a combination even fit for a king. Elvis Presley loved a peanut butter and banana sandwich or two. \n\n\n \nThen peanut butter got its passport and traveled the world. It paired up with some shrimp and got a little saucy. The result is a Thai peanut butter shrimp that is so yummy it had to be true love. \nThings heated up a little when peanut butter jumped into the stew pot to sweat it out with a spring chick seasoned with some cayenne. African Chicken Peanut Stew tastes better than ever. \nOne of the best times peanut butter has ever had is with marshmallows. Fudge enjoys a satisfying dessert status to be envied. \nFun Peanut Butter Facts:\n\nIt takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter.\nC.H. Sumner first sold peanut butter in the United States at the Universal Exposition in St. Louis.  He sold $705.11 of the “new treat” at his concession stand.\nReese’s Peanut Butter Cup was introduced to America in 1928.\nThe oldest operating manufacturer and seller of peanut butter has been selling peanut butter since 1898.\nMr. Ed TV’s used peanut butter as a secret ingredient to get a horse talking.\nAmericans spend almost $800 million a year on peanut butter.\nJanuary 24th is National Peanut Butter Day.\n\n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE PEANUT BUTTER LOVER’S DAY\n\nFall in love with some peanut butter or a new peanut butter combination.\nTry peanut butter and apples.\nOr maybe fried peaches and peanut butter.\nTry one of the recipes above.\nOr how about peanut butter and bacon.\nShare your favorite peanut butter combos.\nUse #PeanutButterLoversDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/peanut-butter-lovers-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/National-Peanut-Butter-Lovers-Day-March-1.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230311T160842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230311T161621Z
UID:16474-1773187200-1773273599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Johnny Appleseed Day
DESCRIPTION:March 11th – On National Johnny Appleseed Day\, we remember a man who made apple (and pear) trees bloom across the nation. The day celebrates a kindly legend who lived by sage teachings and labored to bring the shade of fruit trees across much of the United States. \n\n\n \n#NationalJohnnyAppleseedDay\nJohn Chapman\nHe was born John Chapman on September 26\, 1774\, in Leominster\, Massachusetts\, to Nathaniel and Elizabeth Simons Chapman. Not much is known about his early life other than his mother died when he was two. His father packed up Johnny and his sister (an infant brother had died the previous year) and moved to Springfield\, Massachusetts. His father served as a Minuteman and fought at Bunker Hill. \nThen in 1797\, Chapman shows up in northwestern Pennsylvania\, propagating his apple seeds. He worked his way steadily into the frontier of West Virginia\, Ohio\, and Indiana. Eventually\, Chapman became known as Johnny Appleseed and worked his way as far west as Illinois and Iowa and as far north as Michigan and Wisconsin. \nIn his wake\, he left orchards and the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg\, a Swedish spiritual leader. Appleseed would buy his books with whatever payment he might receive for his endeavors. In turn\, Johnny would give the books away as he traveled and planted. \n\n\n \nMostly\, though\, he planted his seeds and seedlings for free along with his wisdom\, his broad-brimmed pasteboard hat keeping the sun from his eyes as he went. Often shoeless\, he traveled mostly by foot and sometimes by horseback or canoe. His appearance was nearly as noteworthy as his accomplishments\, but so was his kindness. Farmers and frontier folk always found a place at the table if Johnny Appleseed came visiting. \nThere are many stories told that the man would travel many miles to nurse an ailing orchard when word would reach him of its poor condition. Bringing the trees back to health would be his chief endeavor while dispersing wisdom\, care\, and kindness as he did. \nLandmarks\nAcross the Midwest\, landmarks pepper the countryside honoring the man that brought fruit to the frontier. Warren County\, Pennsylvania\, lays claim to Johnny Appleseed’s first tree nursery. \nMansfield\, Ohio\, honors the man with a monument in South Park. The last known Chapman tree still lives! In rural Ashland County\, Ohio\, the tree struggles to survive\, but half of it still manages to bloom in the spring. \nIn his hometown of Springfield\, Massachusetts\, there is an entire park named after the man who nurtured the land and made apple trees bloom across a young nation. \nTwo dates celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day\, either March 11th or September 26th. The September date is Appleseed’s acknowledged birth date. However\, many people across the country prefer the March date due to the planting season. While some vagueness surrounds Appleseed’s death and burial\, he became ill in early March and passed soon after. In Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, in Johnny Appleseed Park\, a grave marks the spot where the legendary sower of apple seeds rests. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL JOHNNY APPLESEED DAY\n\nBegin by reading any one of the many books written about Johnny Appleseed. Some of them are mere folklore but others delve into the man himself.\nVisiting some of the landmarks where Johnny Appleseed once lived and worked.\nPlant a fruit tree. Visit your local orchard to learn more about the trees that live and thrive in your area. Sometimes you will need two in order for them to bear fruit\, so be sure you ask.\nEat your favorite tree fruit. It doesn’t have to be an apple. Johnny Appleseed planted several varieties of fruit trees. While you can find apples in March\, they aren’t in season. Tree fruits that are in season include avocados\, kumquats\, lemons\, limes\, oranges\, mandarins\, and pomelos. Only a few of these grow in the United States. Do you know which ones?\nEducators and families\, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for projects and ideas to help you Celebrate Every Day!\nEnjoy an apple and use #JohnnyAppleseedDay to post on social media.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-johnny-appleseed-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Food,Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/National-Johnny-Appleseed-Day-March-11.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230402T150544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T150544Z
UID:17126-1775088000-1775174399@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
DESCRIPTION:On April 2nd each year\, National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day celebrates a classic food favorite. The average American will have eaten over 2000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches by the time they graduate from high school. \n\n\n \n#PeanutButterAndJellyDay\nPeanut butter was considered a delicacy in the early 1900s and was only served in New York City’s finest tea rooms. In a May 1896 article published in the Good Housekeeping magazine\, a recipe “urged homemakers to use a meat grinder to make peanut butter and spread the result on bread.”  That same year\, in June\, the culinary magazine Table Talk\, published a “peanut butter sandwich recipe.” \nIt is thought that Julia Davis Chandler issued the first reference to peanut butter (or paste) paired with jelly on bread in the United States in 1901. Her article is found in the Boston Cooking School Magazine of Culinary Science and Domestic Economics. In the late 1920s\, the price of peanut butter declined\, and the sandwich became very popular with children. \nAccording to the Peanut Board\, during World War II\, both peanut butter and jelly were part of the United States soldiers’ military ration list. \nIn 1968\, The J.M. Smucker Co. introduced Goober\, a jarred product that combined alternating vertical stripes of peanut butter and jelly. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DAY\n\nEat something with peanut butter and jelly.\nIt may be a good day to try something different. The following are a few peanut butter and jelly ideas to help you out!\n\n\n\n\nCupcakes\nFrench Toast\nPie\nSushi\nCookies\nDonuts\nPancakes\nFudge\n\n\nWe’ve also created a hidden picture puzzle. Find the hidden peanuts in the picture. We’ve included the key if you think you’ve found them all.\nAlso\, we turned the image into a coloring page. Download and print it off. Have fun! Use #PeanutButterAndJellyDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-peanut-butter-and-jelly-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/National-Peanut-Butter-and-Jelly-Day-April-2.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230418T113618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T113712Z
UID:17599-1776470400-1776556799@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Animal Crackers Day
DESCRIPTION:National Animal Crackers Day on April 18th each year celebrates a childhood favorite. A box of these sweet animal-shaped crackers not only provided a delicious snack\, but they also offered a little entertainment\, too! \n\n\n \n#NationalAnimalCrackersDay\nThe celebration brings us back to our childhood memories and the many boxes of Animal Crackers we shared with our friends. Animal Crackers refer to a type of small cookie baked in the shape of circus or zoo animals\, such as a lion\, tiger\, bear or elephant. The most common variety is light-colored and slightly sweet. However\, makers also offer chocolate and frosted varieties\, too. Even though animal crackers are made with layered dough\, much like crackers\, they are sweet like cookies. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL ANIMAL CRACKER DAY\nIt’s a perfect day to celebrate that childhood memory again. Pick up some animal crackers at your local grocery store and share them with family and friends. \n\nMake your favorite dessert using animal crackers.\nThey’re great for dipping or adding to a fruit tray\, too. S\nhare your photos of your Animal Crackers Day celebration using #NationalAnimalCrackersDay.\n\nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-animal-crackers-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/National-Animal-Crackers-Day-April-18.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230426T191422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T191422Z
UID:18261-1777420800-1777507199@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:Stop Food Waste Day
DESCRIPTION:Food waste worldwide is an alarming issue. That is why on the last Wednesday in April\, Stop Food Waste Day raises awareness of the growing concern of food waste. \n\n\n \n#StopFoodWasteDay\nAccording to the USDA\, Americans waste between 30-40 percent of the food supply. That is near or more than the worldwide estimate of 1/3 of the world’s consumable waste. Additionally\, food waste occurs for many reasons all along the food chain. \n\nLack of workers to harvest\nQuality expectations\nWeather\nOverproduction\nFaulty equipment\nPoor planning\nOverbuying\nOver preparing\n\nThese are only a few reasons that add up to millions of tons of food waste. Stop Food Waste Day addresses all the factors and brings increased awareness to the world. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that nearly half of food waste happens before it even reaches the consumer. So\, everyone along the food chain has a responsibility to help reduce it. That means\, from farm to table and everywhere in between\, we have work to do. Some of the solutions include: \n\nImproved weather forecasts\, so farmers know what to grow and when.\nImproved storage facilities so that distributers and markets can preserve food longer.\nReduced production where possible.\nAn improved understanding of food quality and a loosening of those standards.\nPreparing smaller meals.\nTeaching consumers how to use leftovers in soups\, casseroles\, and stir-fries.\nLearning how to preserve meals at home.\nBegin composting the incidental waste to improve home production and commercial production.\n\nFood waste is everyone’s problem\, whether we realize it or not. Join the movement to reduce food waste. Follow these tips for reducing food waste: \nAt home:\n\nPurchase and prepare only the amount of food you need to feed your family.\nDiscover new recipes that allow you to makeover leftovers.\nLearn how to preserve food.\nIf you buy in bulk\, consider donating excess to local shelters.\nUnderstand the use by and best by dates.\n\nIn your community or business:\n\nSpeak to your local grocers about changing their damaged fruit and vegetable policies. Those pristine-looking bins full of blemish-free fruits and vegetables shouldn’t be the standard anymore.\nShop farmer’s markets\, local food stands\, and food co-ops.\nCreate or participate in a donation program.\nPromote neighborhood composting.\nEducate your employees about best food practices.\nDevelop a partnership with area farmers and feed the animals.\n\n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE STOP FOOD WASTE DAY\n\nShare your tips and tricks to avoid food waste.\nTry a new recipe that repurposes leftovers.\nGive a shout-out to restaurants and businesses that use smart food practices.\nLearn more about food waste\, the causes\, and how to prevent it.\nWatch documentaries about food waste such as:\n\nJust Eat It\, directed by Grant Baldwin\nWasted! The Story of Food Waste\, directed by Nari Kye and Anna Chai\nExpired! Food Waste in America\, directed by Rebecca Richman Cohen\n\n\nRead about food waste in books like:\n\nThe Waste Not\, Want Not Cookbook by Cinda Chavich\nIn Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan\n\n\nJoin the conversation and use #StopFoodWasteDay on social media.\n\nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/stop-food-waste-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Stop-Food-Waste-Day-Last-Wednesday-in-April.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230519T115823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T115823Z
UID:19762-1778803200-1778889599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Pizza Party Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year on the third Friday in May\, millions of pizza lovers across the nation join in extolling the qualities of pizza on National Pizza Party Day. \n\n\n \n#NationalPizzaPartyDay\nSince pizza is one of America’s favorite foods\, it comes as no surprise we would celebrate a day that features a pizza party. Pizza parties bring friends together. They’re also an excellent way to reward a team or group for a job well done. Birthdays and some minor achievements are also celebrated with pizza parties\, too. Although\, just about any excuse can be used for a good pizza party. \n\n\n\nIn ancient Greece\, the Greeks covered their bread with oils\, herbs\, and cheese\, which some attribute to the beginning of the pizza.\nIn Byzantine Greek\, the word was spelled “πίτα\,” pita\, meaning pie.\nThe Romans developed a pastry with a sheet of dough topped with cheese and honey\, then flavored with bay leaves.\nOur modern pizza had its beginning in Italy as the Neapolitan flatbread.\nThe original pizza used only mozzarella cheese\, mainly the highest quality buffalo mozzarella variant. It was produced in the surroundings of Naples.\nAn estimated 2 billion pounds of pizza cheese was produced in the United States in 1997.\nThe first United States pizza establishment opened in New York’s Little Italy in 1905.\nThe largest pizza ever made\, according to Guinness World Records\, weighed 26\,883 pounds. It was made in Norwood\, South Africa\, on December 8\, 1990.\nAs far as pizza eating contests go\, the winner goes to Kelvin Medina\, who ate a 12-inch pizza in 23.62 seconds on April 12\, 2015.\n\n\n\n \n\n\nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY\nCome up with a reason for a pizza party and start ordering! We’ll give you a few ideas: \n\nIt’s someone’s half birthday.\nYour car hit 84\,324 miles.\nYour best friend found out he likes raisins.\nA bee flew by\, and you didn’t gasp.\nThe sun came out.\nSomeone correctly used the word “literally” in a sentence.\nYou woke up.\n10 days without road rage.\nYou went to the beach and your toddler didn’t eat sand.\nIn a conversation with Snoop\, he wasn’t a smarty pants.\nYou have a conversation with Amy where she doesn’t cuss like a trucker.\nYou write a sentence that Michele doesn’t correct the grammar.\nLaura asks\, “Did someone say Nacho Pizza?”\n\nCelebrate by inviting friends and family to share a night of fun at your favorite pizzeria.  Another way to celebrate is with a homemade pizza with fresh toppings or by having one delivered. Make individual pizzas so everyone can enjoy their favorite pizza. Order gift cards for future pizza parties to support local businesses. \nShare photos of your pizza party on your favorite social media and include #PizzaPartyDay. \nEducators and families\, visit the National Day Calendar Classroom for projects and ideas to #CelebrateEveryDay! \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-pizza-party-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/National-Pizza-Party-Day-Third-Friday-In-May-1.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230602T104850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T104850Z
UID:20427-1780617600-1780703999@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Doughnut Day
DESCRIPTION:Each year on the first Friday in June\, people participate in National Doughnut or Donut Day\, celebrating the doughnut and honoring the Salvation Army Lassies. The Salvation Army Lassies are the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during WWI. \n#NationalDoughnutDay \nIn 1917\, the original “Salvation Army Doughnut” was first served by the ladies of the Salvation Army. It was during WWI that the Salvation Army Lassies went to the front lines of Europe. Home-cooked foods\, provided by these brave volunteers\, were a morale boost to the troops. \nThe doughnuts were often cooked in oil inside the metal helmets of American soldiers. American infantrymen were then commonly called “doughboys.” A more standard spelling of the word is “donut.” \nOn this day\, many bakeries and coffee shops in the United States offer doughnut deals to their customers. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY \nCelebrate the day by enjoying your favorite doughnut. There are many varieties of doughnuts to choose from\, too! Whether you prefer glazed or creme-filled\, holes\, or any number of deliciously made doughnuts\, get out there and support your local bakeries. Pick up a dozen to deliver to first responders\, a nursing station\, or your favorite charity. Use #NationalDonutDay or #NationalDoughnutDay when using social media. \nSource Link
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-doughnut-day/
CATEGORIES:Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/National-Doughnut-Day-First-Friday-in-June.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20220714T022015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T022804Z
UID:7485-1783987200-1784073599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Mac and Cheese Day
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL MAC AND CHEESE DAY | JULY 14\nOne of the classic comfort foods earns a place of honor on July 14th. It is National Mac and Cheese Day! \nCelebrating National Mac and Cheese Day on July 14th \n \n#NationalMacAndCheeseDay\nMade with macaroni noodles\, cream or milk\, and the golden goodness of cheese\, mac and cheese shines as a side dish while also standing on its own as a main dish. This meal reminds many of us of home while also teaching us the basics of the kitchen. What other recipes allow us to create so flamboyantly and often with so little knowledge about cooking? \nFrom the classic mac and cheese with cheddar or American cheeses to the spicy cowboy mac with bacon and jalapenos\, there’s a combination for everyone. Mix up the cheeses or load up on seasonings. It’s easy to get a toasty crust by setting the broiler for a couple of minutes at the end of the cooking time. \nMac and cheese offers a multitude of ways to enjoy it\, too. As a soup\, it warms us up after a long day. Stuff it inside a meatloaf or a burger for a meal made for a hungry\, busy family. Roll up bite-sized bits in bread crumbs and deep fry for mouthwatering appetizers. Put your favorite mac and cheese between two slices of crusty bread. Then put into a panini press for some grilled yumminess. Whether we like it mild or spicy\, mac and cheese has us covered.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-mac-and-cheese-day/
LOCATION:Spanning the Need\, P.O. Box 2883\, Youngstown\, OH\, 44511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/National-Mac-and-Cheese-Day-July-14-980x490.jpg-copy.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20220717T032049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220717T032236Z
UID:7515-1784419200-1784505599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Ice Cream Day
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY |  THIRD SUNDAY IN JULY\nDish or cone? That’s all we need to know. National Ice Cream Day on the 3rd Sunday in July offers up every flavor on the menu to honor the day! The holiday also lands in the middle of National Ice Cream Month. \n#NationalIceCreamDay\nThousands of years ago\, people in the Persian Empire put snow in a bowl\, poured concentrated grape juice over it\, and ate it as a treat. Even when the weather was hot\, they would savor this sweet treat. Their trick? They placed snow in underground chambers known as yakchal where the temperatures kept the snow from melting. The Persians also hiked to the mountain tops by their summer capital to gather snowfall. \nhttps://spanningtheneed.com/2022/07/16/celebrating-national-ice-cream-day-on-july-16/ \nThe Chinese\, under the Tang Dynasty around 697 AD\, took to freezing dairy with salt and ice. However\, the results aren’t exactly the ice cream we enjoy today. Frozen treats and beverages later\, culinary folks point to Naples\, Italy as the birthplace of the first ice cream. They give credit to Antonio Latini. He was born in 1642 and created a milk-based sorbet. \nIn the United States\, the Quaker colonists earn the nod for bringing their ice recipes over with them. They opened the first ice cream shops\, including shops in New York and other cities during the colonial era.
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-ice-cream-day/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/National-Ice-Cream-Day-Third-Sunday-in-July-980x490.jpg-copy-e1658027789905.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20220730T021840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220730T022118Z
UID:7640-1785369600-1785455999@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Cheesecake Day
DESCRIPTION:NATIONAL CHEESECAKE DAY | JULY 30\nNational Cheesecake Day on July 30th offers a slice of one of America’s favorite desserts. Order up a cheesecake with your favorite topping. Get it delivered or make it at home. \n#NationalCheesecakeDay\nThis smooth dessert hits the spot when the end of the meal rolls around. While most cakes have a crumb\, cheesecake’s texture is nothing like cake. Indeed\, its creamy\, thick pudding-like character comes from the soft cheese used as the main ingredient. Depending on the recipe\, either cream cheese or cottage cheese is used. When the cheese is mixed with sugar\, eggs\, and other ingredients\, the batter is added to a crust. \nE53: Chef Chris Bonacci\, Food trends\, easy recipes & meal ideas to help you cook smarter for the Holidays \n \nWhen making cheesecake\, one of the most common crusts used is a graham cracker crust. Other options include a cookie crust\, pastry or sponge cake. However\, some cheesecakes are crustless. Recipes vary and cheesecakes may be prepared baked or unbaked. \nWhen faced with choosing a cheesecake flavor\, don’t panic. While the options may seem overwhelming\, bakers solved this problem. They offer a variety of flavors in one cake. So\, take one home and try each one. Since cheesecakes do come in a wide variety\, consider your tastes. If you prefer summer fruits and berries\, cheesecakes have you covered. Tropical options hit the spot\, too. For coffee lovers\, bakers provide a rich selection. And don’t forget delicious chocolate and nutty flavors. Each cheesecake may be served with fresh fruit\, a sauce\, whipped cream or plain. 
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-cheesecake-day/
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/National-Cheesecake-Day-July-30-980x490-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260111
DTSTAMP:20260411T053036
CREATED:20230110T135754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T135754Z
UID:14878-1768003200-1768089599@spanningtheneed.com
SUMMARY:National Bittersweet Chocolate Day
DESCRIPTION:Chocolate lovers\, rejoice! National Bittersweet Chocolate Day on January 10th gives you the excuse to indulge in some chocolate satisfaction. (National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day is celebrated on November 7th.) \n\n\n \n\n\n\n#BittersweetChocolateDay\n\n\n\nChocolate comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao\, which has been cultivated for at least three millennia\, is grown in Mexico\, Central America\, and Northern South America. The earliest known documentation of the use of cacao seeds is around 1100 BC. The cacao tree seed has an intensely bitter taste and must be fermented to develop the flavor.\n\n\nOnce the seeds have been fermented\, the beans are then dried\, cleaned\, and roasted. After roasting\, the shell is removed to produce cacao nibs. The cacao nibs are then ground into a cocoa mass which is pure chocolate in rough form.  Usually\, the cocoa mass is liquefied then molded with or without other ingredients. This is called chocolate liquor. The chocolate liquor may then be processed into two components: cocoa solids and cocoa butter. \n\nBittersweet chocolate is chocolate liquor to which sugar\, cocoa butter\, and vanilla have been added. It does have less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate. However\, the two of them may be interchangeable when baking. \nStudies have revealed that there are certain health benefits from eating bittersweet chocolate in moderation\, such as lowering blood pressure and helping to protect the heart. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE DAY\nBittersweet chocolate offers many ways to celebrate. We can go in so many directions with bittersweet chocolate. Add a little to your baking or sprinkle a little in your morning coffee. Do you like pudding or chocolate chip cookies? This is the chocolate for you. The choice is up to you which delicious chocolate creation you make. However\, once you decide\, be sure to share your creations\, too. \nUse #BittersweetChocolateDay to post on social media. \nSource Link: 
URL:https://spanningtheneed.com/event/national-bittersweet-chocolate-day/
CATEGORIES:Food,Food & Drink
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://spanningtheneed.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/National-Bittersweet-Chocolate-Day-January-10.jpg-copy.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Spanning the Need":MAILTO:info@spanningtheneed.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR