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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 10, 2021 8:04:46 GMT -5
"Celebrating flavor each year on June 10th, National Herbs and Spices Day recognizes the diversity and quality offered by using both fresh and dried herbs and spices in your cooking. All year long, herbs and spices are essential to cooking. But as the summer heats up, developing a knack for cooking with fresh herbs will bring brightness and flavor to your grilling and your kitchen. They not only add flavor to your meals but herbs and spices also add color bringing a vibrancy that might otherwise be missed. Raising your own herbs can be a form of relaxing therapy, too. Herbs and spices have been used for many hundreds of years, and besides making our food delicious, each has its specific health benefits. Growing your own herbs and spices is a great way to add fresh variety to your food. Herbs raised in your home add an aromatic and natural fragrance to the air as well. Herbs and spices add character to certain beverages, too. Mint, sage, chamomile, lavender, and many others add subtle flavor to hot and cold drinks."
My notes: Since we eat mostly organic, we are using more spices outside the traditional salt & pepper. Turmeric, cumin, garlic, onion are some we toy around with. What do you use?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2021 20:22:17 GMT -5
I like lots of different spices but my favorites are seasoned pepper/salt, garlic, saffron, paprika, basil, sage, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 10, 2022 7:46:35 GMT -5
"Grab your ballpoint pen and write this on your calendar. On June 10th of each year, National Ballpoint Pen Day recognizes the useful writing utensil and commemorates the anniversary of the patent filing on June 10, 1943.
Before 1943, anyone who wanted to write a letter or scribble some notes on a piece of paper used a fountain pen or pencil. Now the dominant writing instrument, the ballpoint pen was originally conceived and developed as a cleaner and more reliable alternative to the quill and fountain pens. In earlier years, many attempts by inventors led to failed patents as their inventions did not deliver the ink evenly. They also had overflow and clogging issues. However, in June of 1943, the brothers Laszlo and Gyorgy Biro obtained their patent for the ballpoint pen, revolutionizing how many write letters and conduct business.
Today, manufacturers produce ballpoint pens by the millions and sell them worldwide. As a promotional tool, ballpoint pens find their way into our hands from advertisers of all sorts assuring that we always have a ballpoint pen handy, too."
My notes: Another item we take for granted & that many of us use on a day to day basis.
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Post by lainee on Jun 10, 2022 16:38:20 GMT -5
yep, we do take it for granted...and it's so handy :-)
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 10, 2023 5:58:10 GMT -5
"Today is June 10 on the National Day Calendar and we are throwing a sweet celebration for National Frosted Cookie Day. This nostalgic National Day celebrates the day by inspiring families everywhere to live life playfully, while enjoying the iconic frosted animal cookies by Mother’s® Cookies! Each year on June 10 we celebrate National Frosted Cookie Day and encourage everyone to enjoy the frosted animal cookies that spark the joy and creativity for families. No other cookie in the world sparks imagination like the frosted animal cookie. Whether putting on a circus show for friends, or taking a safari with family, the frosted animal cookie sparks joy and creativity for all. In fact, this iconic frosted animal cookie is enjoyed by playful, imaginative families all over the country."
My notes: While I used to eat animal crackers, I didn't care for the frosted ones. They just had an odd taste & texture. Do you like them?
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Post by Steve on Jun 10, 2023 8:48:54 GMT -5
I don't care for them either.
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Post by lainee on Jun 10, 2023 19:20:49 GMT -5
I'd rather have cookies without the frosting...chocolate chip and PB cookies are amazing 'as is' (However, I do love putting peanut butter on graham crackers...heehee...but that's different)
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Post by Steve on Jun 13, 2023 12:57:49 GMT -5
Peanut butter on graham crackers? You're weird. Must be why I like you.
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Post by lainee on Jun 18, 2023 18:42:09 GMT -5
Peanut butter on graham crackers? You're weird. Must be why I like you.
Yeppers.....you wouldn't believe just how weird I am! But, that's another story.... heehee
And, back at ya....I like you, too
Must be we're both drinking the same water.....
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Post by Steve on Jun 19, 2023 8:43:00 GMT -5
Peanut butter on graham crackers? You're weird. Must be why I like you. Yeppers.....you wouldn't believe just how weird I am! But, that's another story.... heehee And, back at ya....I like you, too Must be we're both drinking the same water..... Aww ... thanks. Must be drinking something anyway!
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