National Amaretto Day
Amaretto is a sweet, almond-flavored Italian liqueur used in many dishes, drinks, and cocktails. The flavoring comes from apricot kernal oil, burnt sugar, and a variety of spices. Did you know that the word "amaretto" means slightly bitter? This refers to the occasional bitter aftertaste of amaretto. This liqueur can be served by itself, on the rocks, added to other beverages in the form of a mixed drink or it is popularly added to coffee. Amaretto is also used in cooking meat, fish, and vegetables for its almond flavoring and can be added to desserts such as ice cream to compliment chocolate.
Though amaretto did not arrive in the United States until the 1960's, it was created during the 16th century in Italy by the Disaronno family. According to family legend, artist Bernadino Luini traveled to Saronno in northern Italy to do a painting. While he was there, he met a beautiful widow who he asked to be the model for his painting. She expressed her gratification towards him by presenting him with the first amaretto drink ever. Celebrate this historical liqueur tonight by enjoying a divine glass of amaretto or try adding it to one of your recipes for some delicious almond flavoring!
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On this day in History:
1852 - The California Historical Society was founded.
1897 - The first annual Boston Marathon was held. It was the first of its type in the U.S.
1933 - The U.S. went off of the gold standard.
1982 - NASA named Sally Ride to be first woman astronaut.
1986 - Prince became only the 5th songwriter to have two top ten hits at the same time. The songs were "Kiss" (Prince and the Revolution) and "Manic Monday" (Bangles).
Quote of the Day:
I have the worst memory ever so no matter who comes up to me - they're just, like, 'I can't believe you don't remember me!" I'm like, 'Oh Dad I'm sorry!'
- Ellen DeGeneres
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