Today is Saturday August 14, 2010

National Creamsicle Day

Whoever thought to combine vanilla and orange ice cream is a pure genius! This enjoyable frozen treat is the perfect way to sit back, relax, and cool down on a hot August day.

Creamsicles were first made by the brand Popsicle but are really easy to make at home! Just mix together orange juice and vanilla ice cream in a large bowl and gradually add milk and continue to mix. Pour into small paper cups and place them into the freezer. Once they are partially frozen, insert wooden sticks and then place them back into the freezer. After they are solidly frozen, just peel off the paper and voilà! They are ready to serve and enjoy.

Another option: hope for an ice cream truck to make the rounds in your neighborhood. Happy National Creamsicle Day!

August is National Peach Month & National Goat Cheese Month & National Water Quality Month

This week is Elvis Week

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On this day in History:

History for August 14 1873 - "Field and Stream" magazine published its first issue. 1917 - China declared war on Germany and Austria during World War I. 1941 - U.S. President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the Atlantic Charter. The charter was a statement of principles that renounced aggression. 1941 - The U.S. Congress appropriated the funds to construct the Pentagon (approximately $83 million). The building was the new home of the U.S. War Department. 1945 - It was announced by U.S. President Truman that Japan had surrendered unconditionally. The surrender ended World War II. 1985 - Michael Jackson purchased the Beatle's copyrights of 251 songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The purchase cost $47.5 million. Jackson outbid Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney. 1987 - Mark McGwire set the record for major league home runs by a rookie when he connected for his 39th home run of the season. 1989 - Bon Jovi's "New Jersey" album became the first U.S. album to be released legally in the Soviet Union. The Russian label Melodiya paid the group with a truckload of firewood since rubles can't leave Russia.

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Quote of the Day:
"One can have no happiness in this world or the next but by extreme and vehement love."

--Sir Kenelm Digby