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NATIONAL SPONGE CAKE DAY

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On August 23rd, enjoy National Sponge Cake Day with the quintessential classic of the cake world. This airy queen of teas is the guest of honor, but we get the pleasure of tasting! 

One of the trickiest cakes for bakers to master, a perfect sponge stands tall. Another balancing trick for bakers includes maintaining a fine crumb while keeping the cake moist. If you enjoy layering berries and whipped cream, the sponge handles this task beautifully. 

The sponge cake is believed to be one of the first non-yeasted cakes. 

The sponge cake is thought to have originated in the Caribbean. However, the earliest English printed recipe for sponge cake comes from an English poet and author, Gervase Markham. In 1615 he published a sponge cake recipe in the book The English Huswife, Containing the Inward and Outward Virtues Which Ought to Be in a Complete Woman.

I can’t knit or make plum jam, but I can bake a bloody Victoria sponge. ~ Helen Mirren as Chris in Calendar Girls (2003)

In 2003, the sponge cake played a tiny role in the movie Calendar Girls starring Helen Mirren. In the scene, Mirren’s character, Chris, enters a baking competition. However, she forgets she entered, and instead of entering a sponge cake of her own making, she submits a store-bought Victoria sponge cake.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #SpongeCakeDay

Be sure to find more of your favorite cakes here.

Get some sponge cake and enjoy it. Or, if you are up to the challenge, try this Glorious Sponge Cake recipe. Serve it with berries or a preserve. Use #SpongeCakeDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL RAINIER CHERRY DAY

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National Rainier Cherry Day on July 11th recognizes the cherry variety named after Mount Rainier. In 1952, Harry Fogle of Washington State University developed the Rainier cherry by cross-breeding the Bing and Van cherry varieties. 

The sweet Rainier cherries have a thin skin and a thin creamy-yellow flesh. Cherries are a temperamental crop that is sensitive to temperature, wind, and rain. Each season, birds eat almost one-third of the crop. While cherries in general present growing challenges, Rainier cherries are unique. Their delicate skins require the cherries to be hand-picked. However, superior taste keeps producers and consumers coming back for more.

Due to their superior taste, Rainiers are considered a premium cherry.

This popular fruit is in such high demand that growers take extra pains to ensure the fruit does not go to the birds. They cover the trees in nets and plant them between red cherry trees to encourage the bees to pollinate the blossoms. Besides hand-picking the fruit, the harvesters place the cherries into small bags to avoid bruising. Every necessary precaution is taken, so the cherries arrive in the market in perfect and delicious condition.

In honor of the day and as part of the Tree-to-Table program, the Northwest Cherry Growers hand-pick one restaurant in each state to feature at least one Rainier cherry dish on July 11th in their restaurants.

For more information, visit www.nwcherries.com/treetotable.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #RainierCherryDay

Purchase some Rainier cherries. Either bake with them or eat them fresh. Take some time to shop around. You may even find wine, cordials, or preserves made from Rainier cherries. The makers of the products will proudly display a label indicating the item is made with Rainier cherries. Post on social media using #RainierCherryDay to encourage others to join in as well.

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NATIONAL ICE CREAM CAKE DAY

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National Ice Cream Cake Day is observed annually on June 27. In the height of summer, an ice cream cake is the perfect dessert.

An ice cream cake consists of any flavor of ice cream in the shape of a cake.  It can include many different ingredients such as cake, cookie crumbs, sponge cake, fudge, fruit or caramel between the layers of ice cream.  It is then frosted with either whipped cream or a similar icing.  Ice cream cakes are kept frozen until served.  They are typically decorated and served at a wide variety of parties.

Although the origin of the ice cream cake remains somewhat of a mystery, this popular dessert combines the classic summer treat, ice cream, with the time-honored celebratory cake, which makes it one of the best culinary inventions to date.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Order an ice cream cake from your favorite bakery or make your own to share with friends.  Use #nationalicecreamcakeday to share your photos on social media.

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SOUJOY Springform Cake Pan, Non-stick Cheesecake Pan, 14 x 9 Inch Large Rectangle Cake Pan with Removable Bottom, Ice Cream Cake Bakeware

NATIONAL PEACHES ‘N’ CREAM DAY

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Observed annually on June 21, it is National Peaches ‘n’ Cream Day.  Peaches ‘n’ Cream sounds like a perfect way to start summer solstice.  Actually, it sounds like the perfect way to end summer solstice as well!  

The Republic of Tea Ginger Peach Black Tea, Caffeinated, 50 Count by The Republic of Tea
Just a dab of milk in this brew after a long day.
The Republic of Tea Ginger Peach Black Tea, Caffeinated, 50 Count

by The Republic of Tea

Peaches ‘n’ Cream is a simple, traditional and delicious summertime dessert.  Of course, the Georgia peach is in season during the month of June, as are those grown in Florida, California and South Carolina.  Make some homemade vanilla ice cream to sweeten the deal and your peaches ‘n’ cream will be all the cooler.  

Visit your local farmers market for fresh, juicy, ripe peaches. You know the ones you can smell from across the store!

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Give these peachy recipes a whirl:

These recipes are not mine and belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement meant.

Peaches ‘n’ Cream

Peaches and Cream Muffins

My favorite recipe is home made Peach Preserves. I use this Recipe.

Use #NationalPeachesnCreamDay to share on social media.  

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NATIONAL MACAROON DAY

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Each year on May 31st, National Macaroon Day the small coconut cookie that’s full of flavor and variety, too. Don’t mistake these with the delicate sandwich cookies called macarons. No, these small, but substantial cookies hold their own despite the sometimes mistaken identity. For coconut lovers, this day is a little bit of bliss.

The Italians receive credit for creating these sweet morsels sometime around the 8th or 9th century. The recipes later traveled to France. However, in other parts of the world, the once flourless cookie served its purpose during religious observances.

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French Macarons for Beginners: Foolproof Recipes with 60 Flavors to Mix and Match
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Pierre Hermé Macaron: The Ultimate Recipes from the Master Pâtissier
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Coconut is one of those love-hate ingredients. ~Chef Marcus Samuelsson

Eventually, the cookie made its way to the United States, where the coconut macaroon takes only a few ingredients to make. The main ingredient is always shredded coconut, usually sweetened and sometimes toasted. Other ingredients include flour, sugar or sweetened condensed milk, and egg whites and flavoring. Once the ingredients are combined, the mixture is dropped by spoonfuls onto baking sheets and baked. Most varieties of coconut macaroons are dipped in milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate. Almonds, pecans, cashews, or other nuts are sometimes added to the cookie.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalMacaroonDay

While you celebrate the day, jump into baking with a macaroon recipe! Make a variety, too. Add nuts or chocolate or both. You can also visit your favorite bakery and pick up a dozen to share. Give them a shout out, too!

Use #NationalMacaroonDay to post on social media.

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Tipiak French Macarons, Limited Edition, Variety Pack, 14.8 oz, 36 ct
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French Macarons Gift Box – 24 Assorted Macarons