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WORLD FLOUR DAY

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On March 20th, World Flour Day recognizes the importance of flour in our daily diets and our health. In every part of the world, products made from flour provide daily sustenance for billions of people.

Flour is the main ingredient in delicious foods like pasta, cakes, pastries, bread, and biscuits. For thousands of years, humans have consumed grains ground into flour. Ancient humans gathered the oat kernels growing wild around them. Using a stone tool much like a pestle, they crushed the kernels into a coarse flour.

Amazon Fresh, Enriched Bread Flour, Unbleached, 5 Lb#WorldFlourDay
Amazon Fresh, Enriched Bread Flour, Unbleached, 5 Lb
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free White Rice Flour#WorldFlourDay
Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free White Rice Flour
Fairhaven Mill 100% Organic Whole Grain Rye Flour - 5-lbs - High Soluble Fiber Fine Ground Flour - Contains Gluten #WorldFlourDay
Fairhaven Mill 100% Organic Whole Grain Rye Flour – 5-lbs – High Soluble Fiber Fine Ground Flour – Contains Gluten
Plantain Fufu Flour#WorldFlourDay
Plantain Fufu Flour

Today, we continue to enjoy many varieties of domesticated grains. In the Northern Hemisphere, many farms prepare to plant these grain crops around March 20th. The earth is warming and ready to grow. In the Southern Hemisphere, autumn has arrived. The grains have ripened, and harvest is beginning.

The day honors the farmers and millers, shippers and truckers, processors and bakers who bring the white gold to our tables. It’s a day for gratitude, and one of hope as the seeds are sown, and harvests are reaped.

WORLD FLOUR DAY HISTORY

The Flour World Museum founded World Flour Day on March 20th in 2019 to celebrate the global significance of flour in our daily lives.

About the Flour World Museum

The Flour World Museum in Wittenburg near Hamburg, Germany, has set itself the goal of creating a monument to flour in all its globe-spanning significance. After all, some 750 million tonnes of wheat flour are harvested each year and turned into a wide variety of foods.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #WorldFlourDay

  • Invite a friend for a meal made with flour. A whole-grain sandwich or a sweet pastry sounds delicious.
  • Don an apron and bake up some cookies; deliver them to your favorite farmer or co-worker.
  • Try a new recipe while you’re at it.
  • Learn about varieties of flour and try baking with one you’ve never used.
  • Practice making a rue. One of the key ingredients is flour, and it makes some of the most amazing sauces and soups.
  • What’s your favorite flour product? Tell us using #WorldFlourDay and share on social media.
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour, 5 lb#WorldFlourDay
Gold Medal All Purpose Flour, 5 lb
Blue Diamond Almonds Almond Flour, Gluten Free, Blanched, Finely Sifted#WorldFlourDay
Blue Diamond Almonds Almond Flour, Gluten Free, Blanched, Finely Sifted
King Arthur Semolina Flour, Coarse Ground, High Protein Durum Wheat, Kosher#WorldFlourDay
King Arthur Semolina Flour, Coarse Ground, High Protein Durum Wheat, Kosher
Anthony's Brown Rice Flour, 5 lb, Gluten Free, Non GMO, Product of USA, Vegan#WorldFlourDay
Anthony’s Brown Rice Flour, 5 lb, Gluten Free, Non GMO, Product of USA, Vegan

National Flour Month

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National Flour Month in March is a time to recognize the versatility of this ground staple kitchen item. Grab your apron and start celebrating!

It’s been thousands of years since humans learned they could mill wheat seed between stones into flour. While wheat is the most common variety of flour, corn, peas, potatoes, nuts, and other grains are also used to produce flour, too.

We use flour to make baked goods, pasta, crackers, pastries, and sauces. As a key ingredient in many recipes, flour fills canisters in a well-stocked kitchen.

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Classica, Tipo “00” Double Zero Flour Extra Fine, 11 lbs (5 kg), Neapolitan Italian Pizza, Bread, Pasta, and more, All Natural, Unbleached, Unbromated, No Additives, Polselli
King Arthur High Gluten Flour, Contains Wheat Flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour) High Protein, 3 lb, White, 48 Ounces#NationalFlourMonth
King Arthur High Gluten Flour, Contains Wheat Flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour) High Protein, 3 lb, White, 48 Ounces
King Arthur Pasta Flour Blend, Finely Ground, 3 lb,White#NationalFlourMonth
King Arthur Pasta Flour Blend, Finely Ground, 3 lb,White
Mochiko Sweet Rice Flour#NationalFlourMonth
Mochiko Sweet Rice Flour

A loaf of homemade bread would fill the home with an aroma of yeasty goodness in the middle of March. However, flour doesn’t limit us to bread baking. Perhaps we thicken a stew with freshly made noodles and wrap up the day with piping hot pie. Whatever we decide, we know with the right ingredients and the right amount of flour everything will be delicious.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Select your favorite recipe and start baking. Use #NationalFlourMonth to share on social media.

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365 by Whole Foods Market, All Purpose Flour
King Arthur, Measure for Measure Flour, Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Kosher, 3 Pounds#NationalFlourMonth
King Arthur, Measure for Measure Flour, Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Certified Kosher, 3 Pounds
Anthony's Blanched Gluten Free Almond Flour, 4 lb, Gluten Free & Non GMO, Keto Friendly#NationalFlourMonth
Anthony’s Blanched Gluten Free Almond Flour, 4 lb, Gluten Free & Non GMO, Keto Friendly
Gold Medal Premium Quality Unbleached Bread Flour#NationalFlourMonth
Gold Medal Premium Quality Unbleached Bread Flour

NATIONAL CABBAGE DAY

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National Cabbage Day on February 17th recognizes a delightful garden staple that provides some of the best recipes for the Celtic holidays coming up next month. It’s an excellent day to test your corned beef and cabbage skills alongside other delicious seasonal dishes. 

From the French caboche, meaning head, cabbage comes in a variety of forms. The cabbage family is quite varied and includes Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, bok choy, kohlrabi and kale. Cabbage is an ancient food with origins in Asia Minor (Turkey today) and the eastern Mediterranean.

When selecting a cabbage, the head should be firm and dense. The fibrous leaves of a healthy cabbage should be shiny and crisp with no browning or bruising.

Cabbage is versatile and can be eaten raw, steamed or sautéd.  A popular ingredient in Asian, German, Irish and Latin recipes, it’s a culturally diverse food. Having low calories (6 per leaf) makes cabbage a popular diet food as well.  It has no fat or cholesterol, is low in sodium and carbs, and is a good source of Vitamin C.

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Easy Cabbage Cookbook (Cabbage Cookbook, Cabbage Recipes 1)
Cooking with Cabbage: Family-Friendly Nutritious Cabbage Recipes from Breakfast to Dinner (Specific-Ingredient Cookbooks)#NationalCabbageDay
Cooking with Cabbage: Family-Friendly Nutritious Cabbage Recipes from Breakfast to Dinner (Specific-Ingredient Cookbooks)
The Cabbage Lovers Cookbook: The most delicious and important recipes. For beginners and advanced and any diet #NationalCabbageDay
The Cabbage Lovers Cookbook: The most delicious and important recipes. For beginners and advanced and any diet

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalCabbageDay

  • Bring out your favorite cabbage recipes.
  • Wrap up pigs in a blanket or eat cabbage fresh.
  • Make some delicious soup or vegetable wraps.
  • In some areas of the country, you may be able to start planning your garden. Will you be planting cabbage this year? It’s time to decide on the variety you want to plant. Imagine all the goodness you can then make in your kitchen!
  • No matter how you celebrate, be sure to invite someone to join you. Share your delicious creations with friends and family. If you don’t have a recipe to share, we’ve found several tasty ones to try.
  • Use #NationalCabbageDay to post on social media.
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Jongga (종가집) Korean Premium Real Fermented Sliced Napa Cabbage Kimchi – Single Serve Pouches, 80g, (12-Pack) Authentic Korean Made, Gluten-Free, Keto-Friendly, No MSG, Rich in Probiotics
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Margaret Holmes Seasoned Cabbage Bundle – 6 x 15 Oz Cans of Margaret Holmes Cabbage, Canned Cabbage Margaret Holmes, Bundled with Recipe Sheet

LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE MONTH

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Learning another language comes with a wealth of benefits. That’s why December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month.

Most people learn a second language while in school. They may not be proficient in the language, especially if they do not have the opportunity to speak conversationally in that language. However, the opportunity to learn another language comes with many benefits.

  • It improves your understanding of your native language.
  • Your understanding of other cultures improves.
  • Your confidence improves.
  • Job opportunities improve.
  • It makes travel easier in countries where the new language is spoken.

Learning a new language also provides a boost to our brains by improving memory, creativity, attention span, and reducing cognitive decline. It’s never too late to learn a new language. However, it is easier the earlier you start. That also means children tend to master a second language faster than adults. But don’t let that discourage you. If you have children, learn alongside them.

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Easy French Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases For Everyday Use And Travel
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You Can Speak Spanish!: A Step-by-Step Roadmap for Beginners to Learn to Read, Speak, and Understand Basic Spanish
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2000 Most Common German Words in Context: Get Fluent & Increase Your German Vocabulary with 2000 German Phrases (German Language Lessons)
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Easy Japanese Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases For Everyday Use And Travel

There are many platforms for learning a new language. And with over half the world’s population being bilingual, you can learn, too. Whether you take a class or download a language application, Learn A Foreign Language Month is the perfect time to do it!

HOW TO OBSERVE #LearnAForeignLanguageMonth

Dust off your old Spanish textbook or sign up for a French class. Learn a Foreign Language Month celebrates languages and the benefits of speaking a new language. You can also:

  • Immerse yourself in the new language by spending time with others who speak it fluently.
  • Offer to teach someone a language you’re fluent in speaking.
  • Take a sign language class.
  • Download a foreign language application.
  • Pick up a book about the foreign language you’re interested in learning.

Share your experience learning a foreign language by using #LearnAForeignLanguageMonth.

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Fearlessly Fluent Fast: Learn Your Next Language Fast Like A Kid!: 7 Simple Neuro-Linguistic Hacks to Speak your Foreign Language in 3 Months Use Everyday … & Build Fluency Fast Like Children
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ASL Book for Beginners: 85 Fun and Comprehensive ASL Word Search Puzzles for Learning American Sign Language in an Interactive Way: American Sign Language Game, ASL Lessons Books for Kids and Adults
American Sign Language for Beginners: Learn Signing Essentials in 30 Days #LearnAForeignLanguageMonth
American Sign Language for Beginners: Learn Signing Essentials in 30 Days

NATIONAL PIEROGI DAY

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National Pierogi Day is observed annually on October 8. This is a day to enjoy this delicious side dish.

Pierogi is the plural form of the rarely used Polish word pierog. The word Pierogi can be found spelled several ways including perogi and pierogy. However you choose to spell it, pierogi are dumplings made up of unleavened dough that are first boiled then sometimes baked or fried in butter. Usually semicircular in shape, they are traditionally stuffed with a mashed potato filling, potato and cheese, potato and onion, cheese, cabbage, sauerkraut, ground meat, mushroom, spinach or fruit.

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Stainless Steel Dumpling Ravioli Maker Press,AUAM 2 Pack Pierogi Mold – Wonton Mould, Easy-tool for Dumpling Wrapper Dough Stamp Cutter Pastry Pie Making (Small 3 inch,Large 3.75 inch)
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Pierogi: Over 50 Recipes to Create Perfect Polish Dumplings
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CucinaPro Pierogi Maker w Tray and Press – Makes 6 Pierogis, Dumplings, Potstickers or Pastry at Once – Stainless Steel, Durable Construction, Portable Set and Easy to Use – Holiday Cooking Must Have

Pierogi are often served with melted butter, sour cream, fried bacon crumbles, sauteed mushrooms and onions and/or green onion. The dessert variety, those filled with a fruit filling, can be enjoyed topped with applesauce, maple syrup, chocolate sauce and/or whipped cream.

There are other similar types of dumpling-like dishes in other ethnic cuisines. 

It was the Eastern European immigrants that popularized pierogi in the United States.  At first, pierogi were a family food among the immigrants and were also found in ethnic restaurants; Freshly cooked pierogi became a staple fundraiser for ethnic churches in the post-World War II era.  By the 1960s, pierogi were being marketed for the frozen food aisles of grocery stores in many parts of the United States.

While pierogi are eaten as a main dish in other countries, Americans typically consider them to be a side dish.

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates hold a pierogi race at every home game.  Six pierogi costume-wearing runners (Potato Pete, Jalapeño Hannah, Cheese Chester, Sauerkraut Saul, Oliver Onion, and Bacon Burt) race to the finish line between innings. 
  • Whiting, Indiana celebrates an annual Pierogi Fest each July.
  • Glendon, Alberta, Canada is home to a 6000-pound pierogi which stands 25 feet tall and is made of sturdy fiberglass and steel. Piercing the giant pierogi, which was build in 1991, is an equally giant fork.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Have some pierogi and use #NationalPierogiDay to post on social media.

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KASIAS Pierogi, Cheese, 14 Ounce (Pack of 6)