Today is Friday May 13, 2011

National Apple Pie Day

Apple pie is the quintessential American dessert! However, apple pie wasn't even invented in the U.S. Rather it was invented in Europe sometime during the 14th century. The first apple pie recipe was printed by Geoffrey Chaucer in 1381 in England. The ingredients in the recipe included apples, spices, figs, raisins, pears, saffron, and cofyn (a casing of pastry).

Dutch apple pie recipes date back to the late 15th century. These recipes were similar to the English recipes except they included a scoop of ice cream placed on top of the pie before it was served. This tradition—apple pie à la mode—was eventually brought to America where most people continue to enjoy their apple pie topped with ice cream.

To celebrate National Apple Pie Day, bake a delicious apple pie or pick one up at your local bakery to share with your family. Just don't forget the ice cream!

Today is also National Fruit Cocktail Day

May is National Bike Month & National Strawberry Month & National Hamburger Month

This week is National Pet Week

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On this day in History:

1607 - Jamestown, Virginia, was settled as a colony of England. 1865 - The last land engagement of the American Civil War was fought at the Battle of Palmito Ranch in far south Texas, more than a month after Gen. Lee's surrender at Appomattox, VA. 1867 - Confederate President Jefferson Davis became a free man after spending two years in prison for his role in the American Civil War. 1967 - Mickey Mantle hit his 500th homerun. 1968 - Peace talks between the U.S. and North Vietnam began in Paris. 1982 - The Chicago Cubs became the first major-league baseball team to win 8,000 games. 1985 - Tony Perez became the oldest major league baseball player to hit a grand slam home run at the age of 42 and 11 months.

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Quote of the Day:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us .... Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking. We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us."

--Nelson Mandela