CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY

July 7, 2026June 30, 2026Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

National Chocolate with Almonds Day on July 8th each year offers combo deal to celebrate. What a great way to wrap up chocolate and almonds in one package. Celebrate it by giving some to a friend or neighbor.

When it comes to adding almonds to chocolate, the options are plentiful. From cakes to chocolate bars, puddings and cookies we can celebrate this National Day with snacks and desserts galore! Whether you pick up a chocolate bar or make something from scratch, this holiday will surely hit the spot. This timeless combination brings smooth chocolate and crunch to snack time. However, it also adds a warm nuttiness to cakes and brownies. Add both to ice cream or mousse for a richer flavor or elevate other divine desserts such as cheesecake and custards.

Chocolate syrup with chopped nuts drizzled over your favorite pastry adds just a hint of sinful flavor. And when popcorn screams for added crunch, chocolate and almonds answer the call. The options are unlimited for this combo, don’t doubt it.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE AND ALMONDS:

Almonds are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, magnesium, and calcium. Almonds have been shown to help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. They may also help protect against heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is also a good source of antioxidants. Antioxidants can help protect cells from damage and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Dark chocolate also contains flavonoids, which can help improve blood flow and reduce inflammation.

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When combined, almonds and chocolate can offer a number of health benefits. For example, a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that eating almonds and dark chocolate together can help lower LDL cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol. Another study found that eating almonds and dark chocolate can help improve blood flow and reduce inflammation.

Of course, moderation is key. Too much chocolate can be high in calories and sugar, so it’s best to enjoy it in moderation. A handful of almonds or a few squares of dark chocolate are a healthy and delicious way to snack.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #ChocolateWithAlmondsDay

Enjoy chocolate and almonds are by sipping coffee flavored with the combination. Be sure to invite friends who appreciate these holidays, too. Anyone who savors friendship and chocolate should be included. Don’t forget to share photos on social media using #ChocolateWithAlmondsDay.

NATIONAL PECAN MONTH

March 31, 2026March 5, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 10 Comments

All during April, enjoy the buttery taste of pecans. It’s National Pecan Month!

Pecans add a delicious crunch to salads and make a perfect afternoon snack. Included with fresh fruit and yogurt, pecans become part of a bright start to your breakfast routine. Viewing the pecan’s nutrition benefits, unroasted, unsalted pecan offer the best impact on our health.

When comparing nut varieties, pecans have more antioxidants than any other. Pecans can help to reduce cholesterol levels and heart disease risk, too. They are also naturally a high-quality source of protein.

While preparing dinner this month, look for recipes that include pecans. Add a crusted pork recipe to the menu or pecan quiche. Sprinkle pecans over your favorite soup or pasta.

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Enjoy pecans in your dishes and share your favorite recipes. Use #NationalPecanMonth to share on social media.

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WORLD FLOUR DAY

March 19, 2026February 3, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 3 Comments

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.

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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.

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National Flour Month

February 28, 2026February 3, 2026Jensperspectiveblog 8 Comments

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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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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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE-COVERED NUT DAY

February 24, 2026January 24, 2026Jensperspectiveblog Leave a comment

National Chocolate-Covered Nut Day on February 25th recognizes the delicious and crunchy snack drizzled, covered, dunked, or smothered in chocolate. The possibilities are endless with so many different types of nuts and chocolate combinations.

For thousands of years, nuts have been a staple of the human diet. The walnut was a favorite of the ancient Greeks and Romans, while Native Americans favored pecans.

Both chocolate and nuts can be good for you. Dark chocolate possesses a substantial amount of antioxidants, while the nuts contain essential fatty acids and linolenic acids. For the most part, the fats in nuts are unsaturated fats, including monounsaturated fats. Nuts also provide arginine, a substance that may help make the walls of the arteries more flexible and less prone to blockage from blood clot formation. Many nuts are good sources of vitamins E and B2 and are rich in protein, folate, fiber, and essential minerals, such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and selenium.

The first chocolate-covered peanut candy was Goobers, originally sold in 1925. The word “Goober” was a common slang word for peanut.

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One of the more recognized chocolate-covered nuts is the M & M. These chocolate-covered peanuts or chocolate-covered almonds have become a favorite of many. The peanut M & M was introduced in 1954. They were tan until 1960 when the colors red, yellow, and green were added to production.

Go Nuts!!!!

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE-COVERED NUT DAY HISTORY

While we continue to seek the origins of this day, we’re not withholding any reward. Chocolate, with or without nuts, is a staple snack in the National Day Calendar offices. That doesn’t mean we won’t stop looking for the founder of the day. It just means, it might be helpful if the answer was at the bottom of a bag of Brach’s chocolate-covered peanuts.

HOW TO OBSERVE CHOCOLATE-COVERED NUT DAY

Eat a chocolate-covered nut.
Visit your favorite candy or chocolate shop and pick up some chocolate-covered nuts.
Make chocolate-covered nuts at home.
Give a gift of chocolate-covered nuts.
Have a taste test using different nuts and different chocolates.
Use #ChocolateCoveredNutDay to post on social media.

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