Today is Monday March 15, 2010

Today is National Pears Helene Day, This week is National Wildlife Week & National Spring Fever Week & American Chocolate Week.

Between the delectable aroma and juicy taste, the only thing better than eating a pear is eating pears helene. Pears helene is a delicious type of French dessert made with sliced pairs and various toppings such as cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce, vanilla syrup, and ice cream.

There are various other recipes for pears helene depending on the region in which it's made. Pears are the third most important fruit crop after apples and peaches in the United States. They are also the least allergenic of all fruits and they are very rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, E1, copper, fiber, and potassium. To celebrate National Pears Helene Day, enjoy some homemade, delicious and nutritious pears helene!

On this day in 1956 - The musical "My Fair Lady" opened on Broadway. "If we’d only stop trying to be happy we’d have a pretty good time." --Edith Wharton