Today is Tuesday January 11, 2011
National Hot Toddy Day
What is more perfect to enjoy on a cold winter day than a delightful hot toddy? From the mouthwatering aroma of nutmeg to the warm, sizzling taste, these cocktails are guaranteed to put an end to your winter blues.
Hot toddies originated sometime during the 18th century in order to make the taste of scotch more palatable to women. It is also believed that the word "toddy" was introduced into Scotland by a member of the British East India Company because there was a popular drink in India called a toddy during that same time period.
Today there are many variations to the original hot toddy recipe including those with tea, coffee, cocoa, water, and apple cider. Besides alcohol, spices, butter, and sweeteners such as honey or sugar can also be added to hot toddies. To celebrate National Hot Toddy Day, brew up your favorite type of hot toddy and enjoy!
Today is also Milk Day
This week is National Pizza Week
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On this day in History:
| 1569 - England's first state lottery was held. 1878 - In New York, milk was delivered in glass bottles for the first time by Alexander Campbell. 1902 - "Popular Mechanics" magazine was published for the first time. 1935 - Amelia Earhart Putnam became the first woman to fly solo from Hawaii to California. 1963 - The Whiskey-a-Go-Go nightclub opened in Los Angeles, CA. It is recognized as the first disco in the U.S. 1967 - Jimi Hendrix recorded "Purple Haze." |
Quote of the Day:
"We can keep ourselves so busy, fill our lives with so many diversions, stuff our heads with so much knowledge, involve ourselves with so many people and cover so much ground that we never have time to probe the fearful and wonderful world within."
--John W. Gardner
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