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NATIONAL CHAI DAY

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On September 21st, the aroma filling the room comes from ancient spices, perfectly steeped into a cup of delicious tea. National Chai Day celebrates the strong, satisfying tea that is ordered at cafes across the country.

While the Indian beverage dates back nearly 5,000 years, the chai served in homes and coffee shops today comes in many forms. For traditional chai, steep it with black tea leaves. Add whole milk for the richest flavor. Some even prefer almond or coconut milk. The most common spice in chai is cardamom. Though blends will vary from place to place, other spices include cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, and fennel. Finally, sweeten the tea with pure sugar.

This time of year, we can’t resist the creamy, sweet combination, either! So, wrap your hands around a warm cup and let the aromatic steam permeate your senses. One sip will tell you how enjoyable National Chai Day is going to be!

NATIONAL CHAI DAY HISTORY

SomruS founded National Chai Day on September 21, 2018, to celebrate the flavorful drink spreading its leaves across the country by the cupful.

ABOUT SOMRUS

SomruS is the World’s First Line of Indian Liqueurs. Our flagship product, SomruS Original, is an artisanal Chai liqueur made with cardamom and other eastern spices, nuts, real Wisconsin dairy and Caribbean Rum. Created by an Indian American couple in their kitchen in Burr Ridge, IL just 4 years ago, SomruS Original Indian Cream Liqueur is now the most awarded cream liqueur on the planet (www.proof66.com). SomruS is the first liqueur that can be used to create authentic chai adult beverages from a Chaitini to a Hard Chai to a Hot Chai Latte. Our liqueur is next generation in terms of quality and is low ABV and gluten-free with no preservatives or artificial flavors.

TAZO Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte Tea Concentrate, 32 oz

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HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CHAI DAY

Visit a local tea shop or cafe and order a cup of chai. Choose from a variety of blends. While chai is customarily steeped with black tea, green chai is available, too. Try both! Introduce a friend to the love of chai, too! When you do, give a shout out to your favorite cafe. Take a selfie as you enjoy and use #NationalChaiDay to share on social media.

Oregon Chai, Organic and Gluten Free Chai Tea Latte Concentrate, The Original, 32 Fl Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
Oregon Chai, Organic and Gluten Free Chai Tea Latte Concentrate, The Original, 32 Fl Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6)
TAZO Tea Bags, Black Tea, Regenerative Organic Chai Tea, 16 Count (Pack of 6)
TAZO Tea Bags, Black Tea, Regenerative Organic Chai Tea, 16 Count (Pack of 6)
Cafe Escapes, Chai Latte Tea Beverage, Single-Serve Keurig K-Cup Pods, 96 Count (4 Boxes of 24 Pods)
Cafe Escapes, Chai Latte Tea Beverage, Single-Serve Keurig K-Cup Pods, 96 Count (4 Boxes of 24 Pods)
Jordan's Skinny Syrups Sugar Free Coffee Syrup, Chai Flavor Drink Mix, Zero Calorie Flavoring for Chai Latte, Protein Shake, Food and More, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, 25.4 Fl Oz, 1 Pack
Jordan’s Skinny Syrups Sugar Free Coffee Syrup, Chai Flavor Drink Mix, Zero Calorie Flavoring for Chai Latte, Protein Shake, Food and More, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, 25.4 Fl Oz, 1 Pack

National Salad Month

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It’s time for the freshness of National Salad Month. Greens pop this time of year, and it’s easy to grow garden lettuce even in a small space. They fill the grocery with a variety of color, too.

Beyond the leafy part of the salad, the crisp vegetables, proteins, flavorful cheeses, herbs, berries, grains, and nuts make salads exciting and healthy.  If we don’t over indulge in the cheese and fatty meats, it’s usually the dressing that causes our salad downfall.

The Complete Salad Cookbook: A Fresh Guide to 200+ Vibrant Dishes Using Greens, Vegetables, Grains, Proteins, and More (The Complete ATK Cookbook Series)#NationalSaladMonth
The Complete Salad Cookbook: A Fresh Guide to 200+ Vibrant Dishes Using Greens, Vegetables, Grains, Proteins, and More (The Complete ATK Cookbook Series)
Seriously Good Salads: Creative Flavor Combinations for Nutritious, Satisfying Meals#NationalSaladMonth
Seriously Good Salads: Creative Flavor Combinations for Nutritious, Satisfying Meals
OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner - 6.22 Qt., White#NationalSaladMonth
OXO Good Grips Large Salad Spinner – 6.22 Qt., White
Bentgo® Salad Container, Blush Marble, 54 oz Bowl, 4-Compartment Bento Tray, Leak-Proof Sauce Container, Reusable Fork, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free#NationalSaladMonth
Bentgo® Salad Container, Blush Marble, 54 oz Bowl, 4-Compartment Bento Tray, Leak-Proof Sauce Container, Reusable Fork, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe, BPA-Free

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Salads are an excellent way help get your 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day.  We’ve provided tips to get the maximum salad-eating in this month!

  • Mix up the lettuce variety. Iceberg is what we’re most familiar with in the United States. Try spinach for a change of pace. Romaine makes excellent lettuce wraps. Butterhead comes in loose, crisp, rosettes.
  • Prepare salads for the work week. Fill the bottom of a Mason jar the salad dressing.  Add the more solid fruits or veggies to next layer followed by any proteins and cheeses. Next, add the leafy greens. The items crunchy croutons, nuts or soft fruits and veggies should be added the day you eat the salad.
  • Serve salad with every meal, even breakfast. Fruit salad is a bright way to start the morning.
  • Substitute salad for one meal a day.
  • Try a different type a salad every week.

Use #NationalSaladMonth to share on social media.

Orchard Valley Harvest Salad Toppers Glazed Pecans with Cranberries and Pepitas, 0.85 Ounce Bags (Pack of 15), Salad Toppings, Non-GMO, No Artificial Ingredients #NationalSaladMonth
Orchard Valley Harvest Salad Toppers Glazed Pecans with Cranberries and Pepitas, 0.85 Ounce Bags (Pack of 15), Salad Toppings, Non-GMO, No Artificial Ingredients
naturSource Organic Salad Topper Smart Life Gluten Free#NationalSaladMonth
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Mrs. Cubbison's Cheese Crisps - 100% Real Cheese, Keto Friendly, Great for Snacking and Salad Topper - Parmesan Flavor, 1.98 Ounce#NationalSaladMonth
Mrs. Cubbison’s Cheese Crisps – 100% Real Cheese, Keto Friendly, Great for Snacking and Salad Topper – Parmesan Flavor, 1.98 Ounce
365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernels, 12 Ounce#NationalSaladMonth
365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernels, 12 Ounce

NATIONAL CINNAMON DAY

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The holiday season warms up with National Cinnamon Day on November 1st. It’s the spice that ushers in a season while being versatile all year long.

What other spice flavors the holidays than cinnamon? Of course, cinnamon’s quintessential warmth fills our homes with welcoming scents like no other. For generations, cinnamon elicits fond memories of holidays with family. It sweetens apple pies and is the base for pumpkin spice. With just a touch, it kisses the snickerdoodle, too. We raise a toast with it on chilly evenings in frothy beverages. And cinnamon preserves our bounty all season long.

Hot, cold, savory, and sweet cinnamon fills our memories throughout the holidays. In fact, according to IRI data, cinnamon was the most purchased holiday spice in 2018. It’s the ideal spice to create gifts and bring cheer into the home. How will you use cinnamon this season?

Cinnamon Day History

McCormick & Co., Inc. founded National Cinnamon Day in 2019 to celebrate the versatility of one of the most popular spices in America’s kitchens. The holiday encourages us to make new memories and share the joy cinnamon brings with your best recipes.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalCinnamonDay

Share your favorite cinnamon recipes and memories. Invite the family to join you as you bake up those special cinnamon recipes. Create new traditions and find the latest ways to use cinnamon in your home and in your cooking, too. There are so many delicious ways to use cinnamon, and it’s so good for us, too. Add ground cinnamon to your morning coffee grounds or top your toast with cinnamon and sugar. There are so many ways cinnamon makes things better. No matter how you use it, from the scent to the flavor, your guests will feel welcomed home.

Share your creations using #NationalCinnamonDay on social media.

McCormick Ground Cinnamon #NationalCinnamonDay
McCormick Ground Cinnamon
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