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National Coffee Ice Cream Day

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On September 6th National Coffee Ice Cream Day permits us to indulge in a caffeinated dessert. Coffee lovers will delight in the opportunity, especially if they also enjoy ice cream. 

The cool and creamy result of our morning java in a refreshing dessert magnifies the celebration. While not everyone drinks coffee, some like the flavor in desserts. So this day may interest even those who don’t wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning.

tarbucks Nitro Cold Brew, Vanilla Sweet Cream 9.6 fl oz Can (8 Pack) (Packaging May Vary)
tarbucks Nitro Cold Brew, Vanilla Sweet Cream 9.6 fl oz Can (8 Pack) (Packaging May Vary)
Big Train Blended Ice Coffee, Mocha
Big Train Blended Ice Coffee, Mocha
Nostalgia Electric Ice Cream Maker - Old Fashioned Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine Makes Frozen Yogurt or Gelato in Minutes - Fun Kitchen Appliance - Vintage Wooden Style - Dark Wood - 6 Quart
Nostalgia Electric Ice Cream Maker – Old Fashioned Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine Makes Frozen Yogurt or Gelato in Minutes – Fun Kitchen Appliance – Vintage Wooden Style – Dark Wood – 6 Quart
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine, 1.5 Quart Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt Maker, Double Insulated, White
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine, 1.5 Quart Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt Maker, Double Insulated, White

Besides, when caffeine finds its way into a frozen, creamy blend, it’s nearly irresistible. Coffee ice cream has been around for many years.  In 1869, coffee ice cream was used in a parfait. One recipe appeared in a 1919 cookbook for Egg Coffee, consisting of cream, crushed ice and coffee syrup.

Howard Johnson’s serves coffee ice cream as one of their standard menu items. According to Foodtimeline.org, since at least the 1960′s coffee is listed right along with vanilla, chocolate, banana, macaroon and coconut.

One thing is for certain, coffee ice cream and chocolate will almost always go well together. Serve a scoop over a dark chocolate cake and the celebration will be complete. Include it in you Labor Day festivities.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #CoffeeIceCreamDay

Indulge in some coffee ice cream. Swap recipes and discover new flavors. 

Coffee Ice Cream Fudge Cake
Dulce de Leche Mocha Ice Cream Dessert
Smores Coffee and Fudge Ice Cream Cake

Use #CoffeeIceCreamDay to post on social media.

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CALICLE – Insulated Ice Cream Bowl Set with Lid, Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel, for Cold and Hot Foods (Cereals, Soups, Snacks, Dips) – 12oz, Set of 2 (Pink Hibiscus/Blue Seas)
Crystalia Small Glass Ice Cream Bowl Set, Glass Dessert Cups for Trifle Parfait Sundae and Nuts, Lead-Free Footed Dessert Cups, Clear Glass Fruit Parfait Cups, Set of 4, 9 oz (Rounded)
Crystalia Small Glass Ice Cream Bowl Set, Glass Dessert Cups for Trifle Parfait Sundae and Nuts, Lead-Free Footed Dessert Cups, Clear Glass Fruit Parfait Cups, Set of 4, 9 oz (Rounded)

NATIONAL RICE MONTH

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We celebrate National Rice Month throughout the entire month September. With over 40,000 kinds that grow on every continent, except on Antarctica, we have 30 days to discover as many varieties as possible!

Rice is the oldest known food still consumed today. Rice was first grown about 130 million years ago in the south-eastern part of Asia.  The Chinese word for rice is the same word used for food. However, rice is more than food; it’s part of the national culture. Many cultural customs date back to the days of wet rice cultivation. The historic commitment to group harmony is a predominate custom of the original culture for communal rice cultivation. In China, young girls are told that they must eat all the rice on their plate because each grain of rice represents a pockmark on the face of their future husband!  Interestingly, Chinese and Japanese heritage both cultivate rice as a part of their culture.

Iberia Jasmine Long Grain Fragrant Rice, 18 Pounds
Iberia Jasmine Long Grain Fragrant Rice, 18 Pounds
Mahatma Whole-Grain Brown Rice, 32-Ounce Bag of Rice, Stovetop or Microwave Rice
Mahatma Whole-Grain Brown Rice, 32-Ounce Bag of Rice, Stovetop or Microwave Rice
RiceSelect Discoveries Premium Black Rice, Whole Grain, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan, 14.5-Ounce Jar
RiceSelect Discoveries Premium Black Rice, Whole Grain, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan, 14.5-Ounce Jar
RiceSelect Royal Blend, Blend Of Texmati White, Brown, Red, And Wild Rice, Premium Gluten Free Rice, Non-GMO, 21 Ounce Jar
RiceSelect Royal Blend, Blend Of Texmati White, Brown, Red, And Wild Rice, Premium Gluten Free Rice, Non-GMO, 21 Ounce Jar

Rice-n-Roll

Rice is the second highest grain produced worldwide after maize (corn). Nearly 85% of rice consumed in the U.S. is grown domestically is six states: Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. Rice is a complex carb, low in fat, making it very healthy to eat!

There are four types of rice and each is different from one another:

  • White rice is the most common and the inferior rice of the four. So, unlike other rice varieties, white rice has little nutrients, making it the least healthy.
  • Brown rice is a whole grain rice rich in thiamine, iron, and zinc. Because of this, brown rice has a chewy texture and gives a fuller feeling after eating.
  • Black rice full of rich nutty, earthy flavors. Interestingly, scientists classify black rice as a different species from white and brown rice. On a nutritional level, black rice is an excellent choice for diabetics, as it has a very low glycemic index.
  • Red rice is similar to black rice on the nutrient scale, except it provides more antioxidants to the body. The antioxidants found in red rice attribute to the rich red color of the rice.

HISTORY

U.S.A. Rice designated September National Rice Month to encourage the use of the small but mighty grain in our daily dining.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

There are several ways to celebrate National Rice Month. Preparing some jambalaya, fried rice or rice pudding for the family is a great way to celebrate at the kitchen table! While shopping for rice, look at what varieties available. Mix and match to create your own delight!

Use #NationalRiceMonth in social media correspondence.

Zatarain's Yellow Rice, 6.9 oz
Zatarain’s Yellow Rice, 6.9 oz

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day

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Meet Leo
Leo keeps us on our toes while being a sweet cuddle bug when he wants to…

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day brings a little love to ginger cats. Sometimes called marmalade cats or tiger cats, ginger cats are orange tabby cats. Tabby cats have striped, marbled, ticked, or spotted markings on their coats, and almost always have a marking in the shape of an M on their forehead. All orange cats are tabbies, but not all tabbies are orange. There are no solid orange or ginger cats. Ginger cats come in shades of orange, gold, and red. Most ginger cats are male, and both domestic or wild cats can be ginger cats.

While all ginger cats are honored today, one particular ginger cat, Doobert, is recognized today for his role in helping change animal transport. Chris Roy created a software platform that helps coordinate animal rescue relay transport, which is used by rescue organizations and volunteers, and named it after Doobert, his late ginger cat. Doobert is by no means the only ginger cat to have ever garnered a bit of attention. Milo of The Adventures of Milo and Otis fame, Garfield, Winston Churchill’s cat, Jock, Jones from Alien, and Orangey, who starred in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, among other films, all have had their time in the spotlight. But whether famous or not, all ginger cats are celebrated today!

That is our Leo pictured. He looks like a lion cub and definitely has the heart of one. This baby fell down a wall from a space in the attic. His momma somehow broke in, and had her litter up there. All his siblings are jet black. We had to rescue him from behind the bedroom walls. Took us 3 days to find him, cut the wall open and eventually animal services was able to help recover him from the crawl space under the floor. Meet Leo on my YouTube channel!

Are you my daddy?
I just got my eyes open
1st day
We found him!
Do you have my breakfast ready?
I like it here
This is my bed now!

While now he does not look it, he was rescued at two weeks old. Cold, starved and scared to death after his trip, it was touch and go for a while. Somewhere on his journey he must have consumed drywall or insulation that caused a bowel blockage. We had 3 vets tell us he just wouldn’t make it and we should let them euthanize him.. Today he lives happily chasing all our inside cats up the nearest wall and getting baths from them all.

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How to Observe Ginger Cat Appreciation Day

Some ways you could celebrate the day include:

  • If you have a ginger cat, show some extra appreciation for them. Give them more of your time, a new toy, or a special treat.
  • Show appreciation for someone else’s ginger cat.
  • Adopt a ginger cat.
  • Celebrate the legacy of Doobert by getting involved in animal rescue.
  • Watch a film with a ginger cat such as Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Adventures of Milo and Otis, or Alien.
  • Read some Garfield comics.
  • Make sure to share on social media too…#GingerCatAppreciationDay
Adopt a shelter Pet
Adopt a shelter Pet

SOURDOUGH SEPTEMBER

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Sourdough September celebrates the world’s oldest leavened bread, giving everyone a chance to enjoy this delicious delight the entire month.

The entire month of September provides opportunity for bread baker’s across the world to share their talent of making sourdough bread. Initially starting as a campaign, this month long bread holiday has turned into a food celebration.

What is sourdough bread? Unlike dry yeast breads, sourdough bread begins from a “starter” that contains a live culture of yeast. Interestingly, a sourdough starter can be a saved piece of sourdough bread from a previous or old piece of bread. The “sour” part of the dough is created by adding water and flour every week to the old piece of bread until it becomes fermented. Basically, a process naturally occurs between the yeast and “good” bacteria causes the mixture to sour and prompts growth. That growth eventually becomes a loaf of bread.

Can you make a sourdough starter from scratch? Making a sourdough starter is super easy. You want to make wild yeast, which is 1/2 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of water mixed into a paste. Over a period of about seven days, you’re going to remove, add, feed, and mix your wild yeast. You can visit any baking website on the Internet for a standard recipe. However, you might want to ask a family member if they have a recipe before you search the world wide web.

Did You Know?

  • It is believed sourdough originated in Ancient Egyptian times around 1500 BC.
  • It appears the French bakers receive credit for bringing sourdough bread to San Francisco during the California Gold Rush in 1848.
  • San Francisco bakers are using the same sourdough culture used during the Gold Rush. In fact, to this day bakers refer to it to as the “Mother dough.”
  • Louise Boudin risked her life to save the original “Mother dough” during the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.
  • You should bake sourdough bread in glass because the metal in baking sheets causes the dough to corrode.

Is sourdough bread healthier than other breads? Yes! Sourdough bread is considered to be the least processed bread because of so few ingredients. It’s also easier to digest because the bread acts as a prebiotic, meaning the bread fiber helps to process the good bacteria found in intestines. Good bacteria helps us maintain a healthy digestive system. Furthermore, sourdough bread has been known reduce the rate starches are digested in the intestines. lowering the glycemic index.

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KneadAce Sourdough Starter Jar With Date Marked Feeding Band, Thermometer, Sourdough Fermentation Jar Scraper, Sewn Cloth Cover & Metal Lid, Sourdough Starter Kit
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Superbaking Banneton Bread Proofing Basket, Sourdough Bread Baking Supplies, Round 9 inch Sourdough Starter Kit, Proofing Basket for Bread baking, Bread Making Supplies Tools, Banneton Basket Gift Set
Cultures for Health San Francisco Sourdough Starter | Heirloom Style Dehydrated Culture for Baking Sourdough Bread | Perfect for Pancakes, Biscuits, Pretzels, & More | Non-GMO Prebiotic Artisan Bread
Cultures for Health San Francisco Sourdough Starter | Heirloom Style Dehydrated Culture for Baking Sourdough Bread | Perfect for Pancakes, Biscuits, Pretzels, & More | Non-GMO Prebiotic Artisan Bread
Weck Tulip Jar - Sour Dough Starter Jars for Sourdough - 1 x WECK 745 Large Clear Jar with Glass Lid and Wide Mouth - 1 Liter Includes Lid, rubber seal and steel clips
Weck Tulip Jar – Sour Dough Starter Jars for Sourdough – 1 x WECK 745 Large Clear Jar with Glass Lid and Wide Mouth – 1 Liter Includes Lid, rubber seal and steel clips

Not Just a Bread

There are other uses for your sourdough recipes besides standard bread. In fact, sourdough can be used for several other things, such as:

  • Crackers
  • English muffins
  • Pancakes
  • Biscuits
  • Pizza crust
  • Pretzels
  • Rolls
  • Pie Crust

BEHIND SOURDOUGH SEPTEMBER

In 2012, the Real Bread Campaign came up with an idea to get people to try, buy, or make their own sourdough. This food month began as a campaign to promote the benefits of real sourdough bread. Though the Real Bread Campaign celebrates food throughout the year, this month long food holiday shines the light on the baker’s who put time and effort into providing a genuine sourdough product.

Each year the Real Bread Campaign encourages people to celebrate through sharing. In fact, they encourage bakers and bread lovers to add their sourdough event to their Real Bread Calendar. Their website provides several tips and ideas on how you can celebrate #SourdoughSeptember in your area.

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CELEBRATING SOURDOUGH 

  • Share your sourdough recipe with family.
  • Bake real sourdough bread and deliver it to friends.
  • Buy 100% genuine sourdough bread from a local bakery.
  • Host a sourdough baking party, complete with condiments to go with your fresh sourdough bread.
  • Create several sourdough starters, add baking instructions and give them away to neighbors.
  • Attend a sourdough baking class.
  • Enter a local bread baking contest with your sourdough recipe.
  • Raise money for the charity Sustain.
  • Tag and share your sourdough celebration on social media using #SourdoughSeptember.
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Organic Bread of Heaven ~ Rustic Sourdough Bread – 2 loaves ~ USDA Organic
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Hero Classic White Bread — Delicious Bread with 0g Net Carb, 0g Sugar, 45 Calories, 11g Fiber per Slice | Tastes Like Regular Bread | Low Carb & Keto Friendly Bread Loaf —15 Slices/Loaf, 2 Loaves
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Krusteaz Artisan Sourdough Flavored Bread Mix, No Knead, 14 Oz Boxes (Pack of 12)
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C’O Bakery Artisan Bread San Francisco Sourdough – Handmade, All Natural, High Fiber, Sliced Sandwich Loaf Multipack (Pack of 4 Loaves)