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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 22, 2021 8:27:59 GMT -5
"With the days heating up, June 22nd is a perfect day for National HVAC Tech Day! Why should we show appreciation for our HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Technicians? A variety of home heating and cooling techniques have existed since ancient times. However, central heating and air as we know it was born in the early 1900s. New inventions, like the residential air conditioner and advances in older technologies, such as the thermostat and blower-equipped furnaces, gave Americans greater control over their indoor comfort than ever before. This newfound power was more than a luxury; it shaped the growth of the country. Sun Belt cities with triple-digit summer temperatures became much more attractive places to live and vacation, once they more widely adopted AC in the 1960s. Today, many of us take indoor comfort for granted. But it’s the technicians who keep our HVAC systems running, day and night, that we value just as much. If that’s not reason enough to show them a little love, here are a few more: Extreme conditions are just another day at the office for an HVAC hero. A few hours without AC or heat may be uncomfortable for us, but imagine working in those conditions every day of the week! HVAC technicians tirelessly brave the sweltering heat and numbing cold to restore our comfort, often at the hottest and coldest times of the year."
My notes: Who uses their A/C in the summer? I only run it if it's humid out or extremely hot. I can take the heat more than others. We have a basement if we want to be cooler.
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Post by lainee on Jun 22, 2021 20:05:14 GMT -5
Definitely use the AC in the summer, especially when it's humid. I don't like the heat, but I can handle a little of it. It's the humidity that gets me down. But, I make sure we have it on a temperature that's comfortable for my hubby,too.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 22, 2022 7:20:09 GMT -5
"National Chocolate Eclair Day, on June 22nd annually, recognizes a delicious cream-filled pastry covered in smooth chocolate. Pastry. Check. Cream filling. Check. Chocolate. Check. What more could you want in a food holiday? Maybe a cup of coffee to go with it, but other than that, do you really need anything else?
Well, we know the French make many delicacies from dough. These particular pastries are made from a dough called pate a choux. And one of these pastries is the Eclair. They pipe it into an oblong shape using a pastry bag. Once baked, the eclair is light and crispy on the outside and hollow on the inside making it the perfect avenue for transporting creamy vanilla or chocolate creme. The word eclair comes from the French word, meaning “flash of lightning.” The connection between the word and this French pastry remains unclear."
My notes: I had eclairs when I was younger but haven't in a very long time. Who likes them?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 22, 2023 6:43:31 GMT -5
"On June 22nd, National Onion Rings Day recognizes a batter-dipped, deep-fried bite of deliciousness that runs rings around other appetizers. Also found in Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and some parts of Asia, onion rings exact origin are unknown."
My notes: I love onion rings but we haven't found a good way to make them gluten free. Do you like them?
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Post by lammchen on Jun 22, 2023 12:48:56 GMT -5
I like onion rings, but not from every place, so I rarely order them. I've put them in my air fryer and they're okay so I think I like the deep fried ones the best.
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Post by lainee on Jun 22, 2023 15:02:09 GMT -5
I love onion rings, especially with the right batter...which are better fried.
Some of them, with different breading, you can oven-bake, and they're good, too
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