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NATIONAL APPLE STRUDEL DAY

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On June 17 get whirled up in pastry dough, apples and spices.  It’s National Apple Strudel Day.  In German, the word strudel means whirlpool or eddy.  This tasty dessert is perfectly described by its German language as the sweet mixture of fruit, sugar, spices and layers of thin dough that are rolled together and baked. The result is a bubbling, flaky treat.

As a breakfast item or dessert, apple strudel goes well with coffee and tea. Consider adding it to a brunch or bake ahead for guests. Often served at bakeries and coffee shops, strudel can also be a savory dish.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Visit your favorite bakery for a slice of apple strudel. You can also pick up a whole strudel and share it with friends. Consider making your own strudel. Be sure to give your bakery or your favorite baker a shout-out, too. Other great ways to celebrate the day include:

Add a dollop of whipped create to your apple strudel.
Dusting confectioner’s sugar over a fresh-baked apple strudel.
Add a scoop of ice cream to your apple strudel.
Surprising a friend with apple strudel.

Use #AppleStrudelDay on social media.

New England Desserts: Classic and Creative Recipes for All Seasons#AppleStrudelDay
New England Desserts: Classic and Creative Recipes for All Seasons
Baker's Treat Danish Pastries, Apple and Cinnamon, 6 Pastries. Individually Wrapped#AppleStrudelDay
Baker’s Treat Danish Pastries, Apple and Cinnamon, 6 Pastries. Individually Wrapped

NATIONAL BAKED ALASKA DAY

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Ice cream and cake come together on February 1st in a celebration called National Baked Alaska Day.

An elaborate dessert that is also known as “Omelette Norvegienne,” Baked Alaska is made with hard ice cream on a base of sponge cake and covered in a shell of toasted meringue.

In the United States in 1867, an earnest debate erupted over the potential purchase of Alaska from Russia. Secretary of State William Seward agreed to a purchase price of $7 million, and Alaska became a United States territory in 1868. Those of the opinion that the purchase was a giant mistake referred to the purchase as “Seward’s Folly.”

Enter Charles Ranhofer, the chef at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City. He was notorious for naming new and renaming old dishes after famous people and events. Capitalizing on the heated controversy surrounding the purchase in the frozen north, Baked Alaska fit the bill. It was cold, nearly frozen, and quickly toasted in a hot oven before serving.

He served as the chef at Delmonico’s from 1862 to 1896. During his tenure, he also created Lobster Newburg, another famous dish honored with a national food holiday.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NATIONALBAKEDALASKADAY

Cake and ice cream go so well together. What better way to enjoy it than with a topping of meringue? You can also take one of your favorite recipes and name it after an epic event in your life. 

Use #NationalBakedAlaskaDay to post on social media.

Great Baked Alaska Recipes: Tasty Baked Alaska Cooking Guide #NationalBakedAlaskaDay
Great Baked Alaska Recipes: Tasty Baked Alaska Cooking Guide
Bormioli Rocco Alaska Dessert Bowls, Set of 6#NationalBakedAlaskaDay
Bormioli Rocco Alaska Dessert Bowls, Set of 6
Drip Grind Baked Alaska Flavored Coffee #NationalBakedAlaskaDay
Drip Grind Baked Alaska Flavored Coffee
Yummy Baked Alaska Recipes: Sweet & Savory Baked Alaska: How to Make a Baked Alaska#NationalBakedAlaskaDay
Yummy Baked Alaska Recipes: Sweet & Savory Baked Alaska: How to Make a Baked Alaska

NATIONAL BAKLAVA DAY

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Each year on November 17th, National Baklava Day fills the kitchen with a sweet and flaky pastry that’s loved by many. Baklava is a sweet dessert that gives layers of texture and flavor between sheets of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and drizzled with syrup or honey. 

Baking Baklava: Classic and Inspired Recipes from Around the World
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Baklava to Tarte Tatin: A World Tour in 110 Dessert Recipes

Believed to have originated by the Turkic people in Central Asian nations, Baklava is a dessert in many countries and prepared in several ways. The word “Baklava” first appeared in English in 1650.

If you’ve never tried baklava, there are several varieties. Walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or almonds can be used. The filling can be composed of raisins, dates, prunes and even figs. Most baklava recipes call for cinnamon, cardamom, or cloves – sometimes all three spices. 

Preparing this dessert may be somewhat time-consuming. However, it is a treat worth the work and the wait.

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalBaklavaDay

Try your hand at this complex dessert. It will be a satisfying achievement for any home cook. However, if you prefer, frequent your local bakery. They’ll be happy to show you their specials. When you do, give them a shout out.

Be sure to share with a friend or two while using #NationalBaklavaDay on social media.

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EF – Premium Assorted Baklava, 30 OZ (850G), Kosher, Halal
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8 Piece Triangle Baklavas – Small Box
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