Today is Thursday September 1, 2011

National Cherry Popover Day

It’s National Cherry Popover Day! A popover is a light muffin made from thin batter which rises to form a hollow shell when baked.

This sweet treat can have several health benefits as well. That’s right—the cherry is a good source of melatonin, which can help you sleep better at night and can stimulate your brain. Now there’s a reason to celebrate!

Today, make or buy a batch of cherry popovers to celebrate National Cherry Popover Day!

Today is also Emma M. Nutt Day

September is National Piano Month & National Organic Harvest Month

"Images and text courtesy of MyPunchbowl.com" -- http://www.mypunchbowl.com/

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

History for September 1  1799 - The Bank of Manhattan Company opened in New York City, NY. It was the forerunner of Chase Manhattan. 1810 - The first plow with interchangeable parts was patented by John J. Wood. 1897 - The first section of Boston's subway system was opened. 1939 - World War II began when Germany invaded Poland. 1970 - The last episode of "I Dream of Jeannie" aired on NBC-TV. The show premiered was on September 18, 1965. 1985 - The Titanic was found by Dr. Robert Ballard and Jean Louis Michel in a joint U.S. and French expedition. The wreck site is located 963 miles northeast of New York and 453 miles southeast of the Newfoundland coast. The find was announced the next day. 1995 - Louis Armstrong was honored on a U.S. postage stamp. 1995 - Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum was opened with a seven-hour concert with dozens of stars.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   
 Quote of the Day:


"Money may be the husk of many things, but not the kernel. It brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintances, but not friends; servants, but not loyalty; days of joy, but not peace or happiness."

--Henrick Ibsen