Today is Sunday April 17, 2011
National Cheeseball Day
We hope you're ready to eat because today is National Cheeseball Day! There are actually two types of cheeseballs that refer to two very different foods. First, there are the bright orange, marble-sized snacks that turn our fingers orange. It's hard to stop eating them with just a handful!
Then, there's the cheeseball that you might serve at a party. This type of cheeseball is a type of soft cheese, often served with raw vegetables and crackers. Typically they are made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, nuts, salt, pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Fancier cheeseballs can also be made with bleu cheese, olives, pineapple, sherry, or smoked salmon.
Did you know that on July 20, 1801, Elisha Brown Jr. pressed a 1,235-pound cheeseball at his farm? He presented it to President Thomas Jefferson at the White House because it was so impressive.
To celebrate National Cheeseball Day, pick up a bag of cheeseballs at your local grocery store or try your hand at making your own fancy cheeseball! You will be able to experiment with the ingredients and make it just the way you like it. Enjoy!
Today is also Pet Parent's Day
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On this day in History:
| 1875 - The game "snooker" was invented by Sir Neville Chamberlain. 1964 - The Ford Motor Company unveiled its new Mustang model. 1965 - The Beach Boys' "Help Me Rhonda" was released. 1985 - The U.S. Postal Service unveiled its new 22-cent, "LOVE" stamp. |
Quote of the Day:
"Real joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile." --W. T. Grenfell
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