NATIONAL APPLE STRUDEL DAY

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.

NATIONAL QUICHE LORRAINE DAY

May 20 is dedicated to the food holiday National Quiche Lorraine Day.

Quiche Lorraine is believed to have originated in the rural Lorraine Region of France.  The original Quiche Lorraine consisted of an open pie, made using a bottom crust with a filling of custard and smoked bacon. A cast iron skillet was used to cook the original Quiche.  The cheese was added to the recipe at a much later time.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Enjoy this Quiche Lorraine recipe. Use #QuicheLorraineDay to post on social media.