National Cinnamon Croissant Day
If there are any two delicious flavors that should be combined, it is definitely cinnamon and croissants! The pungent aroma of cinnamon mixed with the buttery taste of a croissant leaves you drooling just thinking about it.
Although croissants were first created as far back as the 13th century, cinnamon has been around even longer. The spice is mentioned in Chinese writings in 2800 B.C. and it has since been used in various cultures around the world. Cinnamon was once so highly-prized that wars were fought over it and it was even once used as a form of currency! During Medieval times, cinnamon was used for medicinal purposes to treat coughing and sore throats and it was also used to preserve meat.
Cinnamon's popularity has continued over the years in the culinary world and it is one of the most often used spices in recipes. Cinnamon also has many health benefits as studies show it helps in the treatment of diabetes, arthritis, high cholesterol, memory function, and even leukemia and lymphoma. To celebrate National Cinnamon Croissant Day, bake a batch of scrumptious cinnamon croissants to bring to the office or enjoy at home!
April is National Grilled Cheese Month
On this day in History:
1825 - The first hotel opened in Hawaii.
1866 - The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was incorporated.
1925 - F. Scott Fitzgerald published "The Great Gatsby" for the first time.
1957 - Ricky Nelson sang for first time on TV's "Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." He performed the song "I'm Walking."
1958 - Bobby Darin recorded "Splish Splash."
Quote of the Day:
I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. We've created life in our own image.
- Stephen Hawking
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