Today is Thursday June 24, 2010

National Pralines Day

A rich tradition in New Orleans, pralines were originally created in France by coating almonds in caramelized sugar. The praline, however, got its name from French soldier and sugar industrialist, Marshal du Plessis-Praslin, as it was his cook who invented it.

The recipe evolved when French settlers brought the recipe to Louisiana where chefs in New Orleans eventually began substituting pecans for almonds, and adding cream.

Very popular around the holidays, pralines come in many flavors and include several different types of nuts. It's no wonder they have their own day. Happy National Pralines Day!

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

Today is also International Fairy Day & National Handshake Day

This week is Watermelon Seed Spitting Week

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On this day in History:

	1509 - Henry VIII was crowned King of England. 1922 - The American Professional Football Association took the name of The National Football League. 1931 - The Soviet Union and Afghanistan signed a treaty of neutrality. 1940 - TV cameras were used for the first time in a political convention as the Republicans convened in Philadelphia, PA. 1962 - The N.Y. Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers, 9-7, after 22 innings.

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Quote of the Day:

"To be successful, the first thing to do is fall in love with your work."

--Sister Mary Lauretta
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Today's Tip:

Get Cut Flowers to Bloom

First try cutting the stems at an angle, then placing the bouquet in warm water. If that doesn’t work, use a blow-dryer with a diffuser to simulate the sunshine’s warmth, says Denis Chandler, the owner of Bloomsberry Flowers, in Wilmington, Delaware.