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NATIONAL FUDGE DAY

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National Fudge Day is observed annually on June 16th.  National Fudge Day is a food holiday that allows you to indulge in your favorite flavor of this delicious confectionery. Some of the most familiar fudge flavors are chocolate, chocolate nut, peanut butter, maple and maple nut.

Fudge lends itself to experimentation when it comes to flavors. Blending favorites or even a moment of inspiration will create a new delicious kind of fudge. Adding bits of candy, nuts or sprinkles can add just the right celebratory burst of excitement to an old favorite. 

In the late 19th century, some shops on Mackinac Island, Michigan, began to produce similar products as the Vassar College fudge and sold it to summer vacationers. Fudge is still made in some of the original shops located on the famous island.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Pick up some fudge at your local confectionery store and share it with family and friends. Try making your own recipe.  Use #NationalFudgeDay on social media.

NATIONAL GRAPE POPSICLE DAY

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May 27 calls for warm weather and sunshine so we can recognize National Grape Popsicle Day.

In San Francisco, California, in 1905, 11-yr-old Frank Epperson was outside on his porch, mixing water with a white powdered flavoring to make soda.  Upon going inside, he left it there on the porch with the stirring stick still in it.  That night the temperature reached a record low and the following morning, Frank discovered the drink had frozen to the stick.

Years later, in 1922, Epperson introduced his treat at a fireman’s ball where it was a huge success. Then in 1923, he made and sold his frozen treat-on-a-stick at an amusement park in Alameda, California.  Epperson applied for a patent in 1924 for his frozen confectionery, which he called “Epsicle” ice pop.  He then renamed it “Popsicle“.

Popsicles are one of summertime’s favorite treats for kids of all ages. National Grape Popsicle Day honors one of the most popular flavors!

I remember how much fun we had making our own, then enjoying them on a hot summer day. I hope to pass this fun summer treat on to my nieces and nephews. There’s nothing better than summer as a kid. We played outside, begged to run through the sprinklers, and enjoy picnics, barbeques, and popsicles.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Use #GrapePopsicleDay to post on social media.

Sparkling Ice, Grape Raspberry Sparkling Water, Zero Sugar Flavored Water, with Vitamins and Antioxidants, Low Calorie Beverage, 17 fl oz Bottles (Pack of 12)#GrapePopsicleDay
Sparkling Ice, Grape Raspberry Sparkling Water, Zero Sugar Flavored Water, with Vitamins and Antioxidants, Low Calorie Beverage, 17 fl oz Bottles (Pack of 12)
Homemade Popsicle Molds Shapes, Silicone Frozen Ice Popsicle Maker-BPA Free, with 50 Sticks, 50 Bags, 10 Reusable Sticks, Funnel, Brush and Ice Pop Recipes#GrapePopsicleDay
Homemade Popsicle Molds Shapes, Silicone Frozen Ice Popsicle Maker-BPA Free, with 50 Sticks, 50 Bags, 10 Reusable Sticks, Funnel, Brush and Ice Pop Recipes

NATIONAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DAY

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On May 26th, two of the calendar’s favorite foods come together on National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. We’ve scattered blueberries and cheesecakes throughout these pages in scrumptious celebration. But one day a year they join forces in perfect, delicious harmony.

There was a time when people only gathered blueberries from the wild. It wasn’t until the early 1900s through the observations of Elizabeth Coleman White and the research of Dr. Frederick V. Coville that successful transplanting and domestication of the blueberry became possible. It wasn’t long after that commercial production of the blueberry began. 

Combine the history of the blueberry with the development of cream cheese, some might consider the blueberry cheesecake to be a truly American dessert. While recipes for cheesecake served athletes in ancient Greece, it was James Kraft who developed a form of pasteurized cream cheese in 1912. It’s this trade marked Philadelphia Cream Cheese that many cheesecake makers use today.

Either way, this smooth dessert hits the spot when dessert time 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, bakers use either cream cheese or cottage cheese. When the cheese is mixed with sugar, eggs, and other ingredients, the batter is added to a crust. Either add the blueberries now or save them for a beautifully fresh and vibrant topping.

When 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. Depending on the recipe, cheesecakes may be prepared baked or unbaked. 

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HOW TO OBSERVE #BlueberryCheesecakeDay

Enjoy a slice of blueberry cheesecake. You can even pick one up from your favorite bakery. Be sure to give them a shout out, too!

Post photos of your celebration on social media using #BlueberryCheesecakeDay.

Andy Anand Blueberry Cheesecake 9" Fresh Made in Traditional Way, Amazing-Delicious-Decadent, Birthday, Valentine, Christmas, Mothers day, Wedding (2 lb)#BlueberryCheesecakeDay
Andy Anand Blueberry Cheesecake 9″ Fresh Made in Traditional Way, Amazing-Delicious-Decadent, Birthday, Valentine, Christmas, Mothers day, Wedding (2 lb)
Andy Anand Sugar Free Blueberry Cheesecake 9" Made in Traditional Way, Amazing-Delicious-Decadent, Birthday Valentine, Christmas, Mothers day, Anniversary (2 lbs)#BlueberryCheesecakeDay
Andy Anand Sugar Free Blueberry Cheesecake 9″ Made in Traditional Way, Amazing-Delicious-Decadent, Birthday Valentine, Christmas, Mothers day, Anniversary (2 lbs)
Fruit Cheesecake Sampler 10″ – Pre-sliced 16 pcs. Cheesecake With 4 Types Of Delicious Fruit Flavors. Fresh Bakery Dessert Great Gift Idea For Potlucks, Family Gatherings And Housewarmings!
Marlaina's Confections - Cheesecake (Blueberry Cheesecake, 1 lb)#BlueberryCheesecakeDay
Marlaina’s Confections – Cheesecake (Blueberry Cheesecake, 1 lb)
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NATIONAL NUTTY FUDGE DAY

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Each year on May 12th, National Nutty Fudge Day tempts you to indulge in smooth chocolate fudge filled with crunchy nuts.

A Western confection, fudge is usually sweet and delicious. It consists of combining sugar, butter, and milk, heating it to the correct temperature, and then mixing it while it cools to a smooth, creamy consistency. There are many varieties and flavors of fudge, with chocolate being the most popular.

In 1886, a letter was found written by Emelyn Bettersby Hartridge a Vassar College student in Poughkeepsie, NY about her Baltimore, MD cousin. It referred to a fudge her cousin had made and sold for 40 cents per pound. Hartridge obtained the recipe, and in 1888, she made 30 pounds of fudge for the Vassar College Senior Auction.

Late in the 19th century, some shops on Mackinac Island, Michigan, began to produce similar products as the Vassar College fudge and sold it to summer vacationers.  Fudge is still made in some of the original shops there today.

Many candy makers include pecans and walnuts when they prepare their fudge. As a celebratory treat, fudge makes a delicious gift. It packages well and recipients are often overjoyed to receive homemade fudge.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalNuttyFudgeDay

Make a special batch of nutty fudge to share. Keep some for later and give some as a gift. Use #NationalNuttyFudgeDay to post on social media.

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Your Home for Delicious Handcrafted Fudge
Fresh from the kettle Fresh from the kettle#NationalNuttyFudgeDay
Fresh from the kettle

NATIONAL WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE DAY

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National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day on March 6th offers another way to celebrate one of our favorite desserts. 

Cheesecake is a sweet dessert that is a mixture of soft fresh cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs and sugar on a crust made from crushed graham crackers, crushed cookies, pastry or sponge cake. Cheesecakes can be prepared baked or unbaked and are often served topped with fruit, chocolate or whipped cream. There are many flavors in which cheesecakes can be prepared. However, this day honors the white chocolate cheesecake. 

Now, white chocolate is not chocolate in the strictest sense. It doesn’t contact cocoa solids. During the process of manufacturing chocolate, the dark-colored solids of the cocoa bean separates from the fatty content. With milk or dark chocolate, these solids are reincarnated. However, when making white chocolate, these solids don’t return to the mixture. Additionally, white chocolate contains less caffeine than its darker counterparts. It also loses some of the health benefits as well since it tends to contain more fat and sugar. Add it to an already rich dessert and, well, decadence should be expected. 

HOW TO OBSERVE #WhiteChocolateCheesecakeDay

Make a white chocolate cheesecake to celebrate. We’ve provided several recipes to try. Or, visit your favorite bakery and give them a shoutout!

White Chocolate-Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Fluffy White Chocolate Cheesecake
No-Bake WhiteChocolate Cheesecake
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Cheesecake White Chocolate Fudge *nut free * 1/2 pound#WhiteChocolateCheesecakeDay
Cheesecake White Chocolate Fudge *nut free * 1/2 pound
Wind & Willow White Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake Cheeseball Mix#WhiteChocolateCheesecakeDay
Wind & Willow White Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake Cheeseball Mix
Cambie Belgian White Chocolate Couverture 28% | Belgian White Callets | For Pastry Chefs, Chocolatiers and Home Bakers | Packaged Fresh in a Resealable Pouch (1 lb)#WhiteChocolateCheesecakeDay
Cambie Belgian White Chocolate Couverture 28% | Belgian White Callets | For Pastry Chefs, Chocolatiers and Home Bakers | Packaged Fresh in a Resealable Pouch (1 lb)
Ghirardelli White Chocolate Sauce Squeeze Bottles 16 oz (Pack of 3) with Ghirardelli Stamped Barista Spoon #WhiteChocolateCheesecakeDay
Ghirardelli White Chocolate Sauce Squeeze Bottles 16 oz (Pack of 3) with Ghirardelli Stamped Barista Spoon