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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 26, 2021 9:22:46 GMT -5
"On March 26th each year, National Spinach Day reminds us of the health benefits packed into this leafy green vegetable. Not only are there so many delicious ways that you can enjoy spinach, but it is also incredibly good for you! An annual plant, spinach grows natively in central and southwestern Asia. Thought to have originated in ancient Persia, Arab traders carried spinach into India and then later introduced into ancient China. There it was known as โPersian vegetable.โ The earliest available record of the spinach plant was found in Chinese, saying that the spinach plant was introduced into China via Nepal. During her reign as queen of France, Catherine de Medici enjoyed spinach so much, it was served at every meal. To this day, dishes made with spinach are known as โFlorentineโ reflecting Catherineโs birth in Florence. Following China, the United States produces the worldโs second-largest crop of spinach. California, Arizona, and New Jersey are the top spinach-producing states in the United States."
My notes: I prefer baby spinach; it has a sweeter taste.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2021 21:25:21 GMT -5
Love spinach, especially in salads and in quiche.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 26, 2022 8:52:19 GMT -5
"National Nougat Day on March 26th celebrates a soft and chewy or sometimes hard and crunchy candy often found at the center of a candy bar. Made by whipping egg whites together and adding honey or sugar, roasted nuts, and sometimes candied fruit, some say nougat has been a sweet treat since ancient Rome. Enjoyed both as a candy all on its own or paired with chocolate or other flavorings. Recipes range from the more traditional nougat made with almonds and honey to those with hints of citrus. In Italy, they call it torrone. In Spain, a nougat is called turrรณn. The United States has a version made with corn syrup called divinity.
Three basic kinds of nougats include:
1. White nougat โ made with beaten egg whites and honey. 2. Brown nougat โ made without egg whites and has a firmer, often crunchy texture. 3. Viennese or German nougat โ chocolate and nut praline
In the United States, modern candy bar makers use a different recipe than the traditional nougat. Today they make of a mixture of sucrose and corn syrup aerated with a whipping agent such as egg white or hydrolyzed soy protein or gelatin. It is the preferred and often used ingredient of large candy companies because it is inexpensive to make and used as a filler. Varieties of nougat are found in: 3 Musketeers, Mars, Snickers, Milky Way, Zero, Salted Nut Rolls, Reeseโs Fast Break, Reeseโs Whipps, Baby Ruth, and others."
My notes: I've always liked nougat. Snickers was pretty good back in the day.
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Post by spg on Mar 26, 2022 9:41:41 GMT -5
Snickers is still available.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 26, 2022 11:07:05 GMT -5
Snickers is still available. Yeah, but not in an organic bar lol
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Post by spg on Mar 26, 2022 23:52:46 GMT -5
What is it now?
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Post by Bob on Mar 30, 2022 19:17:03 GMT -5
I love nougat filled candy bars.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 30, 2022 21:25:11 GMT -5
There are some organic candy bars out there. Ocho brand Milk Chocolate & Peanut is like a Snickers. Extremely sweet for me so I don't eat them but have family who eat the Ocho brand.
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Post by spg on Apr 1, 2022 11:24:57 GMT -5
I try to avoid packed food as much as I can. But it is not easy these days.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 26, 2023 7:37:47 GMT -5
"Epilepsy Awareness Day on March 26th aims to increase the publicโs knowledge of a neurological condition affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide. Also known as Purple Day, people are encouraged to wear purple in support of epilepsy awareness. The neurological condition, epilepsy, impacts the central nervous system causing seizures and other symptoms. The types of seizures vary depending on the cause and type of epilepsy. Some known causes of epilepsy include:
brain injury genetics metabolic disorders immune disorders infection
However, sometimes no known cause can be found for epilepsy in a patient. While epilepsy is not contagious, any age group can develop epilepsy. The good news is that itโs highly treatable. Although the condition can be confusing for children. In some parts of the world, treatment can be challenging to find. Another important goal for the day is removing the stigma associated with epilepsy. Those with epilepsy can lead normal lives, especially when their epilepsy is controlled."
My notes: Do you have epilepsy? How do you manage your life? Our last dog had Idiopathic Seizures, wasn't quite Epilepsy but was still hard to watch. She literally grew out of it & had less & less as she got older.
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Post by Steve on Mar 26, 2023 8:20:59 GMT -5
My brother had it when we were kids. He took meds to control it. Scary to watch when it happens.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 26, 2024 8:23:40 GMT -5
"There are many holidays throughout the year, but one of the holidays that gets us most excited at National Today is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, which is celebrated on March 26. Whether you wish to celebrate something profound like Use Only Recycled Paper Day or you want to give in to your randomness by paying homage to Eat Purple Food Day, the possibilities are endless. This day is literally what it stands for โ making up a personalized holiday that is close to your heart. Today, it has become easier to establish your own holiday by submitting a suggestion but, in the days of yore, the task required much more stamina. Did you know it took almost a century for Thanksgiving to be declared as a national holiday? Sarah Hale, who started the process, sent numerous letters to get a National Thanks day back in the 1800s, but her efforts did not come to fruition until 1941. If youโre wanting to make your own holiday, read our Guide on how to do it." My notes: What an interesting day! As if we don't have enough corny days lol What do you think of this one?
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