Today is Friday February 25, 2011
National Chili Day
Many people love chili for its spicy aroma and delicious taste. It is also the perfect way to warm up on a "chili" February day!
There are many legends associated with the origin of chili. However, one thing is for certain — despite popular belief, chili did not originate in Mexico. Chili recipes are virtually unknown in Mexico today except in high tourist areas.
An old Native American legend claims that during the 17th century a beautiful nun nicknamed "the lady in blue" created the recipe for chili during a trance. Another story claims that Spanish priests during the 19th century called the first chili mix "the soup of the Devil." This was because of the aphrodisiac characteristics associated with chili peppers.
No one knows for sure which legends are true and where chili truly originated, but this tasty dish has certainly gained immense popularity around the world. To celebrate National Chili Day, make some delicious homemade chili for you and your family to enjoy!
Today is also National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day
This week is National Pancake Week & International Friendship Week & National Engineers Week
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On this day in History:
| 1836 - Samuel Colt received a patent for a "revolving gun". 1901 - The United States Steel Corp. was incorporated by J.P. Morgan. 1940 - The first televised hockey game was broadcast. The New York Rangers beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 at Madison Square Garden. 1986 - Filippino President Ferdinand E. Marcos fled the Philippines after 20 years of rule after a tainted election. 1987 - Frank Sinatra guest starred on CBS-TV's "Magnum P.I." 2000 - It was announced that Britney Spears would be releasing her own brand of bubble gum, "Britney Spears CD Bubble Gum," in March of 2000. |
Quote of the Day:
"Whatever you can do, or think you can, begin it. Boldness had genius, power and magic in it." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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