Today is Wednesday June 29, 2011

National Waffle Iron Day

National Waffle Iron Day is an important date on the calendar of every true breakfast lover! After all, homemade waffles are a morning time staple. Waffle irons make the preparation of these fluffy favorites easy. Just prepare the batter, pour it into the machine and voilà! You’ll have delicious, golden-brown waffles in minutes.

The earliest waffle iron is said to have been made in the 14^th century in what is now Belgium and its surrounding areas. However, it wasn’t until 1869 that Cornelius Swarthout patented the American waffle iron. Then in 1911, General Electric produced the first electric waffle iron. This innovation helped increase the contraption’s popularity. Now, waffle irons are used in homes across the country.

When you make your waffle, don’t forget the toppings! Syrup, whipped cream, fruit, chocolate and even fried chicken can finish off your masterpiece perfectly. Pick your favorite and celebrate National Waffle Iron Day today!

Today is also National Almond Butter Crunch Day

June is Gay Pride Month & Great Outdoors Month

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History for June 29  1652 - Massachusetts declared itself an independent commonwealth. 1897 - The Chicago Cubs scored 36 runs in a game against Louisville, setting a record for runs scored by a team in a single game. 1917 - The Ukraine proclaimed independence from Russia. 1941 - Joe DiMaggio got a base hit in his 42nd consecutive game. He broke George Sisler's record from 1922. 1987 - Vincent Van Gogh’s "Le Pont de Trinquetaille" was bought for $20.4 million at an auction in London, England. 1998 - With negotiations on a new labor agreement at a standstill, the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that a lockout would be imposed at midnight.

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 Quote of the Day:


"The root of the matter is a very simple and old-fashioned thing, a thing so simple that I am almost ashamed to mention it for fear of the derisive smile with which cynics will greet my words. The thing I mean--please forgive me for mentioning it--is love, or compassion. If you feel this, you have a motive for existence, a reason for courage, a guide in action, an imperative necessity for intellectual honesty. If you feel this, you have all that anybody should need in the way of religion."

--Betrand Russell