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NATIONAL FORTUNE COOKIE DAY

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We see a time when you will enjoy a crunchy, sweet treat on National Fortune Cookie Day! Each year on July 20th, Americans celebrate the cookie that is a traditional part of Chinese take-out.

These crisp, folded cookies have a hint of buttery sweetness. Break them open, and you will find a slip of paper tucked inside with a message on it. The phrase will range from profound words of wisdom or tricky riddles to simple bits of common sense. Some fortunes include quotes from famous philosophers.

While these nuggets of enjoyment are most often found at the end of a Chinese meal, they didn’t originate in China. The distinctively folded cookie began in Japan, where elegant desserts and folding techniques are quintessentially Japanese. However, in Japan, the fortune was tucked in the fold on the outside of the cookie. Sometime in the late 1800s, the fortune cookie migrated to the United States and made its transition. During World War II, it exploded in popularity, and Americans have never stopped enjoying them.

HOW TO OBSERVE #FortuneCookieDay

Order some Chinese takeout and indulge in some fortune cookie therapy. But that’s not the only way to celebrate. Of course not!

  • Try making your own fortune cookies. Here’s a tasty homemade fortune cookie recipe for you to try.
  • We know you save your favorite fortunes. Please share them with us.
  • While you’re sharing, take a turn at writing a fortune. If you’re making fortune cookies, you’re going to need to practice this.
  • Try this neat fortune generator for your fortune cookies.

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Share your celebration with us. Use #FortuneCookieDay to post on social media.

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EAT YOUR JELL-O DAY

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July 12 easily directs us what to do on Eat Your Jello Day! With plenty of flavors to choose from, you should have no problem finding one you like.

Trademarked in 1897 by Pearle Wait of Leroy, New York, Jell-O is the novel and fun dessert loved by millions. Francis Woodward, who later purchased the recipe and trademark, eventually made Jell-O a household name. With 21 different flavors, Jell-O satisfies every taste and can be enjoyed in numerous combinations.

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Oh! 909 Homemade Jello Dessert Recipes: A Homemade Jello Dessert Cookbook to Fall In Love With
350 Yummy Jello Dessert Recipes: A Yummy Jello Dessert Cookbook for Effortless Meals#EatYourJelloDay
350 Yummy Jello Dessert Recipes: A Yummy Jello Dessert Cookbook for Effortless Meals
Jell-O Collection : 3 Cookbooks in 1: I Could Go for Something Jell-O; Jell-O Celebrating 100 Years; Philadelphia Cream Cheese a Little Taste of Heaven#EatYourJelloDay
Jell-O Collection : 3 Cookbooks in 1: I Could Go for Something Jell-O; Jell-O Celebrating 100 Years; Philadelphia Cream Cheese a Little Taste of Heaven
The Magic of JELL-O: 100 All-Time Favorite Recipes#EatYourJelloDay
The Magic of JELL-O: 100 All-Time Favorite Recipes

Jell-O’s primary ingredient is gelatin. Gelatin consists of collagen, specifically animal collagen. It’s a protein extracted from the connective tissues of cows and pigs. Once the protein is broken down and extracted, the collagen is dried and ground into a fine powder.

Jell-O has been the subject of many classroom art and science projects throughout the years. From the study of viscosity and laser beams to gelatin artwork, Jell-O inspires in and outside the kitchen.

Eat Your Jell-O Day specifically tells us to eat. So, whether it is molded, layered, or mixed with fruit, vegetables, or marshmallows, be sure to have some. It’s delicious as a salad, dessert, or even a shot. Jell-O doesn’t break the budget either, nor does it add too many calories. Where can you go wrong?

HOW TO OBSERVE EAT YOUR JELL-O DAY


Give Jell-O recipes a try. Use #EatYourJelloDay to post on social media.

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Snack Pack Strawberry and Orange Flavored Juicy Gels, 4 Count Snack Cups
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Snack Pack Sugar-Free Strawberry & Cherry Flavored Low Calorie Juicy Gels, 3.25 oz. 12ct Family Pack
Gelatin Variety Pack, 15 Different Flavors#EatYourJelloDay
Gelatin Variety Pack, 15 Different Flavors

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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HIWARE 7 Inch Non-stick Springform Pan/Cheesecake Pan/Leakproof Cake Pan
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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 ICE CREAM SODA DAY

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On June 20th enjoy a cool, frothy ice cream soda.  It is National Ice Cream Soda Day!

There are many claims to the invention of this delicious treat.  One such claim was made by a Mr. Robert McCay Green.  According to Green, he created the beverage in 1874 in Philadelphia when he ran out of ice for his shaved ice treats.  Substituting ice cream, he had a hit on his hands. Green even put in his will that his gravestone read “Here lies the originator of the ice cream soda.”

Anchor Hocking 12.5-oz Vintage Soda Glass, Set of 12 by Anchor Hocking
Anchor Hocking 12.5-oz Vintage Soda Glass, Set of 12

by Anchor Hocking

Philip Mohr of Elizabeth, New Jersey would mix soda water with ice cream to make the drink colder.  This practice took place as earlier as 1862 beating out Mr. Green’s claim.

Advertisements in an 1862 Newport Daily News for Sheld’s Celebrated Ice Cream Soda encourages customers to “Try It, Try It, Try It, It.”  By the looks of it, it was something new at the time.

SodaStream Jet Sparkling Water Maker (Black), with CO2 and BPA free Bottle by SodaStream
SodaStream Jet Sparkling Water Maker (Black), with CO2 and BPA free Bottle

by SodaStream
SodaStream Diet Cola, 14.8 Fl Oz, Pack of 4 by SodaStream
SodaStream Diet Cola, 14.8 Fl Oz, Pack of 4

by SodaStream

Whenever the ice cream soda was invented, it was certainly a winning combination.  For generations, we have been enjoying these creamy carbonated desserts at pharmacies and soda fountains across the country.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Enjoy your favorite ice cream soda flavor with a friend.  Use #NationalIceCreamSodaDay to share on social media.

ZEVIA SODA
ZEVIA SODA