NATIONAL CHERRIES JUBILEE DAY

September 23, 2026August 19, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 2 Comments

On September 24th National Cherries Jubilee Day serves up a tasty dessert. Smitten with this simply elegant dessert, cherry lovers celebrate this sweet holiday with delight.

Auguste Escoffier receives the credit for the Cherries Jubilee recipe. Since he knew Queen Victoria’s fondness for cherries, Escoffier prepared the dish for one of her Jubilee celebrations. However, his original method didn’t include ice cream. Instead, the chef poached the cherries in a simple syrup and poured warm brandy over them. Then just before serving, dramatically set the alcohol aflame.

Later recipes added the liqueur Kirschwasser and ice cream.

The word jubilee means many things. However, in reference to the vibrant dessert featuring plump cherries, it means a celebration. As we all know, desserts often accompany celebrations. And cherries jubilee is no exception. The excitement associated with the grand presentation accentuated the event, too.

Escoffier had a knack for simplicity and elegance. He also created the Peach Melba in honor of Nellie Melba. The famous chef even named a macaron after Sarah Bernhardt. (Though there’s no day on the calendar for it, yet.)

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HOW TO OBSERVE #CherriesJubileeDay

Find a restaurant near you that serves cherries jubilee. As part of the celebration, order dessert first. Or, try making it yourself. At the same time, be sure to share a photo of your masterpiece!

Don’t forget to use #CherriesJubileeDay to post on social media.

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NATIONAL CHERRY TURNOVER DAY

August 27, 2026August 19, 2026Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

National Cherry Turnover Day on August 28th praises a tasty and sweet hand pie. These cherry-filled pastries are best enjoyed hot. However, like any pie, many eat them at room temperature, too. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. No doubt your enjoyment will be doubled.

Cherry turnovers are a pastry made by placing a cherry filling on a piece of dough. The dough is folded over and sealed. Then, the individual turnovers are baked or deep-fried for a golden and flaky crust. Tart cherries make the best pies. Since they need added sugar to be palatable, their juices meld with the sugar when baking. The results are tasty perfection!

A turnover a single serving. They fit nicely in a hand, making them portable. Another name for turnover is hand pie. However, we recommend a fork and plate when eating them piping hot.

Cherries on their own offer a bounty of nutrients. For example, the antioxidants in this red fruit protect cells from damage. Because cherries pack an anti-inflammatory punch, they may help reduce the risk of heart disease, too. Find out more about the benefits of cherries, tart or sweet at Nutrition and You.

FUN CHERRY FACTS:

Related to plums, peaches, and nectarines, cherries are drupes or stone fruits.
Cherries were brought to North America in the 1600s by the English colonists.
There are more than 1,000 varieties of cherries in the United States.
There is an average of 44 cherries in one pound.

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National Cherry Turnover Day turns out not being the only National Day we celebrate containing cherries, take a look at these as well…

HOW TO OBSERVE #CherryTurnoverDay

Eat cherry Turnovers. Visit your favorite bakery or make your own. Be sure to share them with family and friends. They are great with a good cup of coffee or hot tea.

Use #CherryTurnoverDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL PEACH PIE DAY

August 23, 2026August 19, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 2 Comments

On August National Peach Pie Day is observed annually on August 24th. We celebrate this mouth-watering dessert during the heart of the Peach harvest season. Don’t forget the à la mode! Try it with Peach ice cream.

Generally speaking, there are two types of peaches – freestone and clingstone. The difference is in the way the flesh comes away from the pit in the middle of the peach. When the meat comes away freely from the stone, the peach is a freestone peach; if the flesh clings to it, it’s a clingstone.

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While Georgia may be the first state to come to mind when we think of peaches, California actually leads the nation in production. In the United States, 20 states produce peaches commercially. Besides California and Georgia, the other two top producers are South Carolina and New Jersey. Pennsylvania and Washington grow a lot of peaches, too.

Find peaches at a farmers market near you.

Peaches are best enjoyed ripe, juicy, and fresh. However, when that’s not possible, pastry comes to the rescue! The sweet juices of peaches come to life when we add a little sugar and seasonings. Envelope them in a flakey crust and bake for about an hour and the syrupy sweetness clings to the fruit. Add vanilla ice cream for a creamy reminder that summer isn’t quite over. Not yet, anyway.

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More Peach Facts

Georgia is known as the Peach State.
Peach harvest occurs between June and August.
Harvest from each peach tree lasts about one week.
A medium peach weighs 2.6 oz.
A medium peach typically contains 30 calories, 7 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of protein, 140 mg of potassium, and 8% of the daily value for vitamin C.

HOW TO OBSERVE #PeachPieDay

Make a peach pie to share. Or invite someone to join for your favorite peach pie at a local restaurant. Be sure to give a shout out to your baker, too! Please enjoy these Peach Pie recipes:

Peach Pie
Piled-High Peach Pie
Peaches and Cream Pie
Homemade Peach Pie Filling

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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE DAY

August 19, 2026August 18, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 4 Comments

On August 20th, National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day lets you have your chocolate and pie, too! (National Pecan Pie Day is observed each year on July 12th if chocolate isn’t your flavor, but we don’t know anyone like that.)

Just like the original, chocolate pecan pie goes well with ice cream. Another southern delight, this treat features crisp pecans. Pecan pies fall under the sugar pie category which gives them a gooey, almost caramel center. Depending on the recipe, different sugars make the sweet batter for the pie. Both brown and white sugars can be used, but so can molasses. Corn syrup is a common ingredient as well. Even honey is used.

There is one ingredient that pops up from time to time that shouldn’t surprise some cooks. Some recipes call for a little bit of bourbon, rum or whiskey. Since these spirits hail from the southern parts of North America, seasoning with them is a natural method.

While pecan pies include eggs in the recipe as a binder, it’s interesting to note another sugar pie that was made when eggs were out of season. The pie is called a sugar cream pie. Though we can’t imagine there being a season for eggs, birds lay more eggs in spring and summer than they do in the fall and winter. Chickens rely on the sun to know when to lay eggs. When the days are shorter, they lay fewer eggs. In the winter, they may lay no eggs at all.

So, on small farms when the hens stopped laying, a sugar cream pie offered an alternative since no eggs are required to make it. Both chocolate pecan pie and sugar cream are delicious!

HOW TO OBSERVE #ChocolatePecanPieDay

There are so many ways to celebrate the day. Whether you visit your favorite bakery and pick up a pie or bake it yourself, be sure to share with friends and family. Experiment with a new recipe or bake up an old favorite. We even have some recipes for you to try.

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

More Pie Days to love.

Peach Pie Day
Apple Pie Day
Cherry Pie Day
Lemon Meringue Pie Day
National Pie Day
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Custard Pie Day
Bavarian Cream Pie Day
Blueberry Pie Day
Coconut Cream Pie
BlackBerry Pie Day
Pumpkin Pie Day
Pecan Pie Day
Chocolate Pecan Pie Day
Banana Cream Pie Day
Peach Pie Day
Key Lime Pie Day
Mincemeat Pie Day
Strawberry Cream Pie
Mississippi Mud Pie
Raspberry Cream Pie

Use #ChocolatePecanPieDay to post on social media. Tell your friends about this wonderful dessert.

NATIONAL RASPBERRIES N’ CREAM DAY

August 6, 2026August 1, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 2 Comments

Enjoy fresh berries in cream on August 7th during National Raspberries N’ Cream Day. With the raspberry season in full swing, what better way to celebrate than with this simple and delicious treat.

There are several days on the calendar celebrating raspberries. We just finished National Raspberry Cake Day last week.

At one time, raspberries were a midsummer crop. However, new technology, cultivars, and transportation make it possible to enjoy these sweet berries all year long. Because of these new technologies, raspberry growers now have an extended selling season.

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Did You Know?

There are more than 200 species of raspberries.
Scotland grows an abundance of raspberries. Raspberries love their fertile, well-drained soils.
However, Russia produces the most raspberries in the world at 120,000 tons per year.
Besides red, raspberries also come in purple, gold and black colors.
Unlike other fruits, raspberries don’t ripen off the shrub. If picked green, the raspberry will not sweeten or soften.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #RaspberriesNCreamDay

While enjoying raspberries at the height of their season, explore recipes. There are so many ways to enjoy raspberries. Preserving them in jams and jellies is just one way. Another delicious treat this time of year is ice cream. Baked goods are always a family favorite, too.

However, eating berries fresh off the shrub is one of the greatest pleasures around! Visit a pick-your-own farm and experience warm, juicy berries popping in your mouth on a summer day.

Use #RaspberriesNCreamDay to post on social media and spread the word.

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