Today is Friday May 7, 2010

National Roast Leg of Lamb Day

Lamb has a delicious, strong flavor and can be cooked in a variety of ways. A popular way too cook and eat lamb is to roast it. Crisp on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, it's no wonder why so many people prefer lamb over other types of meats.

Lamb has been raised for food for more than 10,000 years. People in Central Asia discovered that sheep was not only a good source of food, but clothing as well. During the Middle Ages, farmers learned that sheep were the most productive crop because they supplied wool for clothing, skins for parchment, milk for butter and cheese, and of course meat for consumption. Lambs also have many religious connotations. They were ritually used as sacrifices in many different religions to a variety of gods. To celebrate National Roast Leg of Lamb Day, enjoy a tasty roast leg of lamb cooked to perfection!

May is National Bike Month & National Strawberry Month & National Hamburger Month

This week is National Pet Week

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On this day in History:

1789 - The first U.S. Presidential Inaugural Ball was held in New York City.

1847 - The AMA (American Medical Association) was organized in Philadelphia, PA.

1940 - Winston Churchill became British Prime Minister.

1945 - Baseball owner Branch Rickey announced the organization of the United States Negro Baseball League. There were 6 teams.

1955 - "Rock Around The Clock" was released by Bill Haley & His Comets.

1968 - Reginald Dwight decided to change his name to Elton John.

1994 - The Edvard Munch painting "The Scream" was recovered after being stolen 3 months earlier from an Oslo Museum.


Quote of the Day:
"I think there is nothing, not even crime, more opposed to poetry, to philosophy, ay, to life itself than this incessant business."

--Henry David Thoreau

QUICK TIP:

Rubber Bands

1. Open jars with ease. When a small lid won’t budge, wrap a rubber band around it several times to give you a better grip.

2. Decorate Easter eggs. Arrange rubber bands in a pattern around hard-boiled eggs, then dip them into dye. Remove the bands when the eggs are dry.

3. Bring order to your dishwasher. Tether stemware and other delicate, wobbly items to the rack.

4. Wrap a gift. Use multiple colored rubber bands instead of ribbon to add modern flair to a small present. (Particularly handy when you can’t find the tape.)