National Chip and Dip Day
Chips and dip are the perfect snack duo for any occasion. Tortilla chips, potato chips, pretzels, whatever kind of chips you prefer, chances are that there is a delicious dip to compliment it.
This appetizer may be prepared in advance for easy party planning, and the recipes can be easily expanded or shrunk depending on the number of people attending the party.
Hummus and other types of dipping sauces have been part of world cuisine in the Middle East and Mediterranean for centuries. Though these chip and dip recipes appeared in other parts of the world, they did not appear in the United States until after World War II.
To celebrate National Chip and Dip Day invite some friends over today for a potluck style chip and dip party. The possibilities are endless for the various combination's of chips and dip you can enjoy, so use your imagination!
Today is also World Meteorological Day & National Puppy Day
March is National Peanut Month & International Ideas Month & National Craft Month
On this day in History:
1775 - American revolutionary Patrick Henry declared, "give me liberty, or give me death!"
1794 - Josiah G. Pierson patented a rivet machine.
1806 - Explorers Lewis and Clark, reached the Pacific coast, and began their return journey to the east.
1839 - The first recorded use of "OK" [oll korrect] was used in Boston's Morning Post.
1912 - The Dixie Cup was invented.
1963 - The Beach Boys released "Surfin U.S.A."
Quote of the Day:
The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends.
- Friedrich Nietzsche
"1806 - Explorers Lewis and Clark, reached the Pacific coast, and began their return journey to the east."
ReplyDeleteSo amazing that only one person died during that entire trip from appendicitis.